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UndergraduateBringing Your Expertise,
Serving With Your Whole Heart
Accounting
The world needs numbers people. At Cornerstone University, you will learn how to become an ethical, knowledgeable accounting professional. You will have professors who have worked in their field coaching and training you. You will have peers who strive alongside you each and every day. And you’ll graduate with a comprehensive knowledge of numbers.
Degree Type
- Bachelor of Science
- Minor
Academic Division
- Business Division
Format
- On Campus
- Residential
Location
- Grand Rapids
Degree Plans
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Of our accounting graduates from the class of 2018 were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
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Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.
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Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
Find Purpose In
Your Vocation
Accounting professionals are always in high demand. They are the people who see numbers as living, moving things and are able to capture data and solve problems effortlessly. In the accounting program at Cornerstone, you will dive tirelessly into the realm of tax preparation, budgeting and financial consulting.
The accounting program at Cornerstone prepares you to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and begin the process to become licensed; the state of Michigan requires 150 credit hours to become a CPA. We have also partnered with the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, which will give you the opportunity to take the exam in sections and earn graduate credit hours.
You have the aptitude to become an accounting professional, and we’ll get you there through a rigorous program, generous support and ceaseless training.
Careers
Graduates from the accounting program go on to become CPAs, financial analysts, auditors and more. They serve across communities in various capacities, providing financial literacy and clarity to corporations and nonprofits alike.
Opportunities
- Financial manager
- Auditor
- Production manager
- Personal financial planner
- Tax preparer
- Manufacturing accountant
- Certified management accountant
- Certified public accountant
Internships
Cornerstone has partnered with national organizations that look for accounting students with an aptitude for getting ahead. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of how your skills operate in the workplace.
Opportunities
- American Village Builders
- AMST Inc
- Universal Forest Products
- Meijer
- VITA Collegiate Partnership of West Michigan
A Tireless Passion
for Financial Literacy
At Cornerstone, you’ll learn in environments beyond the classroom. Our accounting students are interns at large corporations like Steelcase and the American Red Cross. They also have the opportunity to become involved in our on-campus Ron Blue Center for Financial Literacy. Here, you’ll develop a holistic understanding of what it means to be a reflection of Christ in your workplace.
Accreditation
CU is dedicated to continuously improving our academic programs to provide you with the skills needed to reach your career goals. Signifying this, our bachelor’s and master’s business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes are the foundation of a CU degree. Explore how our accounting program prepares you with the essential knowledge and 21st century skills to reach your God-given potential and become a lifelong learner.
Nicole Broekhuizen (B.S. ’22)I love that Cornerstone professors are so invested in their students and care about more than just our academic development.
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Related Programs
All business programs at Cornerstone are infused with biblical principles and ethics along with a comprehensive understanding of financial literacy. Take a look at some of the other programs provided by the Business Division.
