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Bachelor of Science in
Accounting

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Drive Business Success with an Accounting Bachelor’s Degree

An accredited Bachelor of Science in accounting from Cornerstone University opens doors for this fast-growing career field. Whether in public accounting, corporate finance, or tax planning, our program equips you with the skills to stand out in today’s job market. You’ll master financial reporting, managerial accounting, and tax principles while sharpening analytical and problem-solving skills. With a Christ-centered focus, you’ll navigate financial challenges, make ethical decisions, and lead confidently. Our program includes hands-on experiences and networking opportunities to give you a real-world perspective as you launch your influential career in accounting and finance.

Develop Market-Ready Capabilities for Accounting Degree Professionals

You will build a strong resume with these highly sought-after skills acquired through Cornerstone’s 120-credit-hour career-focused accounting curriculum:

Regulatory Knowledge & Ethics – Awareness of accounting standards, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), with a commitment to ethical decision-making.

Financial Reporting & Analysis – Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial statements to guide business decisions.

Data Analysis & Visualization – Use tools for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing large data sets, preparing graduates to tackle big data challenges across industries.

Auditing & Risk Management – Ability to assess internal controls, ensure compliance and mitigate financial risks.

Tax Planning & Compliance – Know tax regulations and strategies for optimizing tax liabilities.

Business Strategy & Decision-Making – Understand how financial data informs organizational strategy and growth.

Communication & Collaboration – Present complex financial information clearly to stakeholders and work across teams.

Adaptability & Problem-Solving – Excel in fast-changing financial environments and solving complex challenges.

Morally Grounded Ethical Decision-Making – Use data-driven strategies guided by Christ-centered integrity, transparency, and ethical responsibility for long-term success.

Courses

Cornerstone is ready to help you excel in your chosen field. The information below reflects just a few of the general education and industry-focused courses you will experience to achieve your degree.

Featured Courses

ACC-221 & 222: Accounting 1 & 2

Learn financial and managerial accounting including accounting cycle, asset valuation, short-term liabilities, payroll, income determination, and financial reporting. Expand to understand liabilities, owner’s equity, cash flow, and financial statement analysis alongside cost and managerial accounting for strategic decision-making.

ACC-327: Taxation

Understand federal income tax for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, focusing on tax theory, law, and regulations.

ACC-331: Cost Accounting

Examine accounting functions in manufacturing. Learn product costing, overhead analysis, standard and activity-based costing, variance analysis, contribution accounting, flexible budgeting, and responsibility centers.

ACC-332: Accounting Information Systems

Apply accounting knowledge to information systems. Review data sources, entry, processing, storage, output, internal controls, and system change management.

FIN-341: Principles of Finance

Introduces financial management concepts, focusing on decision-making, capital budgeting, investing, and financing roles of financial managers.

BUS-361: Business Law

Study the legal process, negligence, wills, trusts, estates, property law, contracts, negotiable instruments, bank deposits, secured transactions, bankruptcy, business enterprises, administrative law, agency, and employment law. Apply legal concepts to business practice with attention to biblical principles.

ACC-423: Auditing

Study the functions of financial audits and auditors’ reports. Learn audit evidence and techniques, internal control evaluation, applications to financial statements and EDP systems, and auditors’ ethical and legal responsibilities.

MGT-432: Capstone Seminar – Strategic Management

A senior-level capstone integrating accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing, focused on strategy development through case studies and business simulations.

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CPA Certification

CPA Certification

Most states require 150 credit hours for CPA certification. In Michigan, candidates can take the CPA exam after earning a bachelor’s degree with the required courses. Cornerstone’s B.S. in Accounting meets those course requirements, though students must complete 150 hours and experience requirements for certification. Many graduates pursue a related master’s degree to reach the 150-hour requirement. Some states require 150 hours before sitting for the exam.

General Education

The Cornerstone Core™ Statement

The Cornerstone Core offers a groundbreaking general education unlike any other college or university in America. Faith, civic understanding and career preparation are fully integrated into one coherent formation. Developed by our renowned Christian worldview scholars, this focused 33-credit-hour curriculum develops both depth of character and clarity of thinking. The Cornerstone Core new general education curriculum is an antidote to the rising popularity of relativism, skepticism, doubt and moral ambiguity. Graduates are prepared to succeed in their professions and strengthen the institutions and communities they serve as Biblically grounded moral leaders to influence the world for Jesus Christ.

Students in every major study three areas:

The Beauty of Christianity

Examine the beauty of God, the Gospel, and the core doctrines of the Christian faith. Discover the coherence of a worldview rooted in God’s truth through Scripture applied today —- shaping character, conviction, and spiritual depth. We believe that beauty is more important than arguments and these courses will introduce students to the grandeur and beauty of Jesus and His creation and our place in the redemptive work of Jesus.

The Wisdom of the American Experience

Engage with Cornerstone’s Great Works Canon of the American Experience, by exploring the original speeches, sermons and foundational texts that shaped the American Republic, wrestling with enduring questions of liberty, order, duty and self-government. Graduates will learn what it means to be Christian citizens who are dutiful, wise, and formed with character to influence themselves, their families, and our nation.

Marketplace Intelligence

Develop analytical reasoning, scientific thinking, ethical utilization of artificial intelligence, commitment to free market economics, ethical clarity, and truthful and effective communication strategies to create solutions to complex challenges and serve society and humanity with excellence. Graduates will be able to consider and discern what is true, beautiful and good.

Learn more about the Cornerstone Core.

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Influential Careers with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting Degree

A Bachelor of Science in accounting opens doors to a broad range of industries:
  • Public Accountant (upon CPA completion)
  • Corporate Accountant
  • Tax Preparer
  • Financial Analyst
  • Auditor
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Cost Accountant
  • Payroll Manager
  • Compliance Manager
  • Budget Analyst
  • Production Manager

Tuition

On-Campus

$22,000 per year

Generous scholarship and payment options available.
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Start your degree at one of the most affordable Christian universities in the region. An admissions counselor is ready to help you begin the enrollment process.

  1. Apply — our application is free.
  2. Set goals — your admissions counselor is here to guide you.
  3. Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.
  4. Discover affordability — scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.

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—Grace P.

My studies at Cornerstone have helped shape my development into more of a polished professional. My perspective has shifted from inward to outward awareness, allowing me to be the leader God has called me to be!

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