Bachelor of Science in Accounting

A Wisconsin accounting program that makes you well-versed in all business

Whether you feel drawn towards a career in public accounting, industry, government, private practice, or others, our bachelors of accounting program will help you master the language of business. And that’s the kind of thing that sets you up for wide-ranging success.

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Sample Careers

Accountant
Bookkeeper
Budget Analyst

Scholarship

$1000s in new scholarships available for this program.

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Program Overview

Our bachelors in accounting is focused on well-rounded preparation, gearing students for success in all realms of accounting practice and providing them with the knowledge base required for key certifications including the CPA, CMA, and CIA. And in the process, you’ll be made ready for a career in private industry or public accounting, with courses covering a lot of ground — from Intermediate and Cost Accounting to Individual and Corporate Income Tax.

This bachelor's of accounting program is also offered as a Minor and online as an accelerated degree.

Add on a graduate degree

Earn an MBA (Master of Business Administration) with your bachelor's degree in our MBA Fast-Track program. In just five years, earn two college degrees. Enhance your skillsets and your value when you enter the workforce after college graduation. Plus, you will save on tuition when you take your first graduate business courses as an undergraduate.

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What to Expect

You will learn to understand and represent the myriad complexities of business transactions, processes, and strategies through an accounting based framework founded on GAAP and IFRS. Specifically, you will develop competence across a wide range of accounting knowledge and practices:

Gathering and recording financial information, with its compilation and communication
Applying best practices in budgeting, planning, and forecasting
Supporting and integrating business operations through cost accounting and advanced analytics
Establishing internal controls to support ethical business operations and reporting
Developing and providing effective financial audits
Reporting for non-profits, state governments, and partnerships
Accounting for advanced business transactions related to mergers & acquisitions, foreign currencies, and financial derivatives

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Application Steps

Admit. Commit. That’s it!

For first-time freshmen and transfer students:

Submit your
Send Official High School Transcripts (College Transcripts if Applicable).
Send your official ACT or SAT scores

For those that would like to be considered as test optional in the admissions process, please contact your admission counselor. Students with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 are required to submit an ACT/SAT. You will receive an email and a phone call from your dedicated Admission Counselor. Please reach out to your counselor if you have any questions regarding the application process. We review each application on an individual basis using a holistic approach.

How to Apply

You may apply at any time as Concordia operates on a rolling admission basis with new courses beginning every 8 weeks. Applications will be reviewed until about two weeks before the start of the next eight-week class session.

Accelerated

Steps for program admission:

Submit your accelerated .
We help guide you through: You will receive communication from your helpful Admission Counselor about next steps, entrance requirements, and how to submit application materials.
Review entrance requirements and submit admissions pieces:

Cumulative undergrad GPA of 2.00 for previous college credits from regionally accredited institutions for full acceptance. *If GPA is lower than 2.00, students may be accepted conditionally based upon additional requirements.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be sent to s�� Admission, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097. If less than 60 college credits, an official high school transcript or proof of GED is required. *Standardized test results are not required.

Acceptance! When your application file is complete, it will be reviewed by the admission committee and you will be notified of entrance status.
Schedule Advising Appointment: Once admitted, you may schedule to meet with your Academic & Career Advisor who will review your degree plan, discuss orientation steps, the s�� student portal, and assist with registering for classes.
Fill out application for Uncommon Scholarship if you qualify.

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