Accounting
About this program
Success in the field of accounting goes beyond exceling at math. At Penn College, you’ll explore a wide range of courses from accounting and economics to business and management. Differentiate yourself by learning advanced analytical tools, cyber security essentials, artificial intelligence capabilities, and fraud detection methods.
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You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
20
Average Class Size
Build a Diverse Skillset
126K
Job Openings Per Year
Careers
- Public accounting
- Appraising
- Banking
- Financial management
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- ACC113Introduction to Financial Accounting
- ECO111Principles of Macroeconomics
- MGT115Principles of Management
- ACC123Introduction to Managerial Accounting
- ACC201Computerized Accounting
- ECO112Principles of Microeconomics
- FIN150Principles of Banking
- ACC311Cost Accounting
- ACC341Intermediate Accounting I
- FIN305Fundamentals of Financial Planning
- MIS211Business Computer Applications Using Spreadsheet
- ACC346Intermediate Accounting II
- ACC332Income Taxation for Individuals
- BAEELCDirected Business Elective
- ACC430Corporation, Partnership, Estate & Trust Taxation
- ACC461Advanced Financial Accounting
- FIN350Finance
- ACCELCDirected Accounting Electives
- FIN360Investments
- MKT240Principles of Marketing
- MGT301Business Law I
- ACCELCDirected Accounting Electives
- ACC452Auditing
- BAEELCDirected Business Elective
- ACC470Forensic Accounting
- MGT497Business Policy & Strategy
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
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Income Taxation for Individuals
Pursue an Accounting degree at Penn College and you'll take ACC332 Income Taxation for Individuals. In this class, you'll learn tax prep skills and put them to work helping community members submit tax returns through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program--a government-sponsored initiative.
Facilities
Financial Markets Investment Lab
Study the ins and outs of QuickBooks. Investigate fraud and risk behavior with SAS software and explore cyber security in our collaborative learning lab.
Student Experience
“I chose to go to Penn College for accounting, because I just loved how it felt. It felt like a family when I got here. Everyone was so helpful."
Brittany Weiskopff
Accounting Student
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Feb 21
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, February 219 AM - 3 PM
Apr 26
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, April 269 AM - 3 PM
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
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Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your know-how in the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Each year, IRS-certified accounting and business students participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA is a free service designed to offer tax assistance to low income individuals and families, while also giving students a chance to work with the community.
More Information
The Accounting and Business programs have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College. Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page in our Course Catalog for general requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
International students who are studying in the United States on an F-1 visa must be enrolled in a full course of study in-person. Students are not permitted to enroll in an entirely online degree. Online degrees are available to international students pursuing the degree from their home country. Students must still meet all admissions criteria for admission to the college and any special admissions requirements that govern pursuit of their chosen major.
Prospective students should be aware that certification/licensure requirements in this profession may vary by state. The Accounting program can prepare students to sit for several certification and/or licensure exams within the state of Pennsylvania (e.g., CPA, CMA, CPB, among others). The program office can help you determine eligibility within the State of Pennsylvania. Although most states have passed “mobility” laws, we have not determined if graduates of our program will be eligible for licensure in other states; therefore, students intending to seek employment in states other than Pennsylvania are also asked to contact the program office so that we can help you determine whether our program meets the requirements of the state where you intend to work.
- Mr. Jon P Conklin, CPA, President & CEO, Woodlands Bank
- Mr. William E Ebersole, JD, CPA, CFE, GISF, Security Compliance/Emergency Manager, Disney Cruise Line
- Mr. Robert L Emert, II, CPA, President/CEO, Emert & Associates, P.C.
- Mr. Gabe Sinicropi, Jr., Vice President Marketing & Public Relations, Williamsport Crosscutters
- Mr. Ray Thompson, President, Supply Source Inc.
- Ms. Dorothy White, Tax Collector, Loyalsock Township Tax Office