Accounting Degree at Aquinas College
Discover accounting at Aquinas
The mission of the Accounting Department at Aquinas College is to provide excellence
in accounting education, preparing technically competent, broadly educated, effective
communicators and ethical decision-makers who will contribute productively to the
accounting profession, organizations, and the community.
The Student Learning Outcomes include:
- understanding the evolving accounting profession,
- applying core accounting principles and concepts,
- using research tools and communicating effectively,
- applying business knowledge to solve organizational problems,
- applying professional ethical standards to business situations.
It's Your time to shine
Career Preparation based on leadership
Internships
Students have the chance to meet and interview with potential employers, including financial services firms, local and regional accounting firms, and the 鈥淏ig 4.鈥�
Debits vs. Credits Game
Current students and accounting professionals team up in a high-tech game that tests their accounting knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to have fun in the midst of it all!鈥�
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
IRS-certified Aquinas students provide free basic income tax return preparation to individuals who qualify.
Student Clubs
Sigma Beta Delta encourages and promotes aspirations toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind.
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
For-profit, nonprofit, and governmental organizations all need accountants in order to function properly. In addition, public accounting firms offering services in tax, assurance, and consulting have a strong demand for qualified staff. Entry-level positions in the field of accounting generally provide excellent opportunities for advancement.
The Aquinas College Accounting Department and Career Services work together to curate the Accounting Majors Network. Through this site, students access information about employment opportunities ranging from corporate finance internships to full-time auditing positions with public accounting firms.
To make an appointment with Career Services to learn more see 海角社区 Advantage Center.
| Quick Facts: Accountants and Auditors | |
|---|---|
| 2023 Median Pay | $79,880 per year $38.41 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | None |
| Number of Jobs, 2023 | 1,562,000 |
| Job Outlook, 2023-33 | 6% (Faster than average) |
| Employment Change, 2023-33 | 91,400 |
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Alumni Profiles
Aquinas grads are thankful for the small class sizes that allow them to form personal relationships with professors.
Hear from the Accounting Department
Seven years after its founding, the Juan Olivarez STEM Scholars Program continues to provide participants with the resources, community support and skill building workshops they need to succeed at Aquinas College. You may have seen Protein Pints, a new protein-packed ice cream product, in the news recently. What you might not know is the product got its start here at Aquinas College. This summer, Dr. Joseph Spencer is conducting research with Edin Mehanovic, a senior math major and data analytics minor, through the Mohler-Thompson Summer Research Program to better understand a game mechanism you might recognize: Mancala. These Mohler-Thompson Summer Researchers are studying the genes of anemones to better understand coral bleaching. 
Program Builds Skills, Confidence and Connections among STEM Students
Former Aquinas Student Co-Founds Protein Ice Cream Company
Summer Research at Aquinas: The Mancala Mechanism
Summer Research at Aquinas: Anemones in Albertus