As a sustainability studies major or minor at Goshen College, you’ll explore what it means to live responsibly—caring for the Earth and its people now and for generations to come.
Accounting
Major | Minor
Launch Your Accounting Career with Confidence
At Goshen College, you’ll join one of Indiana’s top-ranked accounting programs for CPA exam pass rates. Leading accounting firms actively recruit our students, and many graduates secure job offers before even finishing their degree—some as early as their junior year.
With a bachelor’s degree from GC, you’ll be ready for careers in public accounting, corporate finance, government agencies, and financial institutions. Our program gives you a strong foundation in GAAP, financial analysis, management accounting, and tax preparation—ensuring you’re prepared for success from day one.
Employers consistently praise GC graduates as “mature, confident, and competent,” thanks to our rigorous curriculum and emphasis on intercultural education.
Build In-Demand Skills
At Goshen College, you’ll gain the expertise to analyze financial data, develop strategic solutions, and make informed business decisions. Your coursework will cover:
- Financial strategy and analysis
- Interpreting complex financial data
- Maintaining accurate financial records
Gain Hands-On Experience
As an accounting student, you will have the opportunity to complete a paid, full-time internship before graduation. Many students like you receive full-time job offers from their internship firms before they even graduate.
Internships give you invaluable real-world experience and networking opportunities. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to:
- Budget analysis
- Financial reporting
- Management accounting
- Tax preparation
Internship requirements:
- 120 hours (fall/spring semester)
- 240 hours (summer semester)
Java Junction
Get business experience by managing operations, marketing, and accounting at Java Junction, a student-run coffee shop that’s part of your coursework.
Need-Based Business Scholarships
You may qualify for these scholarships if you demonstrate financial need, with priority given to those with a 3.0+ GPA.
Sauder Scholarships
Honoring Erie and Orlyss Sauder, these scholarships support students like you who are majoring in accounting or business. Each year, approximately 20 students receive awards.
Gorsline Scholarship
You could receive up to $1500 annually if you’re studying accounting, business, or a related field. Learn more about this scholarship.