Accounting

The Millikin Difference

Our program emphasizes accounting theory and practice, including the fundamental skills of problem-solving, communicating and critical thinking necessary for long-term career success.

�� Performance Learning curriculum teaches accounting through hands-on, real-world experiences. Our students work with �� business partners at the local and national level to:

» Perform financial audits

» Undertake and present financial analysis

» Intern as financial, managerial and tax accountants

» Prepare income tax returns through VITA program

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Performance Learning

Performance Learning puts students in scenarios with real risk and reward. Our Accounting students do the work of their future career each semester — developing budgets, assessing financial risks and controls, preparing individual and corporate tax returns, using financial databases to inform decision-making, and navigating professional, ethical and regulatory issues. In their junior year, our majors work with VITA, a tax preparation service for qualified households, and as seniors they perform an audit for a local nonprofit organization.

100% Post-Graduate Success

�� Tabor School of Business has a 100% graduate success rate, meaning 100% of our graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.

$60,698 Average Starting Salary for Graduates

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Professional Credentials

Accounting students are strongly encouraged to pursue one or more of the three designations relevant to the profession:

» Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

» Certified Management Accounting (CMA)

» Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Working with an advisor, students can choose an appropriate path to meet the requirements of the desired certification, which could include a fifth year of study to earn a Millikin MBA.

Tabor School of Business

Accounting students leverage the strengths of the entire Tabor School of Business as they build their confidence, add to their resume, and gain top-paying jobs in their field after graduation. Tabor School of Business boasts:

» 11 Degrees & 9 Certificates

» 180+ Internship Opportunities

» Average Class Size: 20 Students

» 10+ Student-Run Ventures