Accounting
Your time is valuable. That’s why Northwestern’s accounting program is designed to be completed in four years, unlike those of many colleges and universities. Our accounting students consistently score among Iowa’s best on the CPA exam. When you add it all up, a degree from Northwestern could be a major asset to your accounting career.


Why NWC?
Northwestern’s accounting major prepares students for accountancy excellence while also paving the way to successful business careers. It equips students to work in a variety of settings, from Big Four firms to companies around the country. You’ll also learn from licensed CPAs who have helped students achieve outstanding placement on the CPA exam.
Major course offerings include principles of accounting, income tax, auditing, and business law. Related minors include accounting, business administration, economics, entrepreneurship, leadership studies, nonprofit management and project management.

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Outcomes
About 135,000 job openings are projected for accountants and financial auditors each year, with an employment growth rate of 7% percent between 2020 and 2030. Median pay for this field is also noteworthy—in 2020, accountants earned an average of $73,560, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Experience

Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Northwestern College business programs teach the most cutting-edge business practices worldwide. The department also receives counsel from a board of local business professionals, helping us stay up to date on current market needs and trends.
Experience

Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Northwestern College business programs teach the most cutting-edge business practices worldwide. The department also receives counsel from a board of local business professionals, helping us stay up to date on current market needs and trends.
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Faculty + Staff
Brilliant scholars. Committed Christians. Invested in you. That’s Northwestern’s faculty.
Dr. Fan Fei, CFA Associate Professor of Business and Economics; Director of Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program
Dr. Han-Yen Kao Associate Professor of Economics
Dr. Mjumo Mzyece Professor of Management
Vonda Post ’88 Professor of Accounting
Dr. Jiying Song, PMP, M.Div. Associate Professor of Business; Department Chair
Dr. Erica Vonk ’00 Associate Professor of Business; Director of Center for Innovation & Leadership; Senior Woman Leader for Athletics
Kirsten Buiter Faculty Assistant for the Business & Economics Department
Scott Bahrke ’01 Instructor in Business Education
Robert De Haan Instructor in Agricultural Business
Kimberly Van Es Instructor in Business Writing