Associate Professor of Business
Bachelor of Arts
Accounting
Major
Top 5 reasons to study accounting at Goshen College
Program Reputation: Our graduates regularly score above the national average on the CPA exam. Exam scores in 2024, place us 9th in the country among programs of similar size.- Personal Attention: Small classes mean your voice is heard and your ideas matter
- Practical Skills: Most accounting majors land job offers long before graduation.
- Real Connections: Build relationships with local professionals and fellow students
- Supportive Community: A place where questions are welcomed and growth is celebrated
Alumni Outcomes
Did you know that Goshen College’s bachelor’s in accounting degree program is consistently ranked among the best in Indiana for its CPA exam pass rates? That’s why three of the top 10 accounting career firms in the country come to campus every year to recruit GC accounting majors directly. It’s not unusual for 100 percent of GC’s students in our accounting programs to have a job lined up before they graduate with a degree in accounting; some even begin their senior year with a job offer already in place, or admission to business schools and other graduate programs to pursue a master’s degree!
Program Overview
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.
Our small class sizes and hands-on learning approach ensure that you won’t just study accounting—you’ll apply it through internships that build your resume and connect classroom learning to real-world settings.
GC business majors can move directly into our streamlined 4+1 MBA program, starting graduate coursework as seniors and finishing their advanced degree in just one additional year — saving both time and cost. Plus, GC alumni receive a 10 percent tuition discount on graduate programs, making it an affordable next step to earn you Master of Business Administration right here at Goshen College.
Career Paths
Accounting graduates have career opportunities in public accounting, corporate finance, taxation, auditing, compliance, executive leadership, analytics, financial services, risk management and academia. Many graduates pursue masters and doctoral degrees in business, accounting, information systems, economics, and law.
The list below will provides several career path options for graduates holding accounting degrees, but it is not exhaustive. Please note that some positions require additional education.
| Accountant | Forensic Accountant | Risk Management Analyst |
| Certified Public Accountant | Controller | Compliance Director |
| Auditor | Chief Financial Officer | Business Analyst |
| Financial Analyst | Actuary | Insurance Underwriter |
| Tax Manager | Personal Financial Advisor | Professor |
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As part of a Christ-centered college, the business department at Goshen College models a community of faith and learning by incorporating lessons of ethics and social responsibility in all aspects of the business education process. Students are encouraged to question, research, and explore the impact of every business decision on customers, investors, employees, and the environment.
Possible courses for an accounting major include:
- Cost Accounting
- Auditing
- Business Law
- Intro to Statistics
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Management Policy & Social Responsibility
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Federal Income Tax: Individual
Graduates with 150 credit hours are qualified to take the Uniform CPA Examination in order to qualify for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant. Goshen offers several options for students desiring to complete 150 hours. Students can also meet the state’s 150-hour requirement by completing an accounting degree at Goshen College and transferring to another institution to complete a master’s degree.
For a full list of requirements and courses, refer to the course listing page.
As an accounting student, you will have the opportunity to complete a paid, full-time internship before graduation. Many students even receive full-time job offers from their internship firms before they even graduate.
Before you graduate, you will have two, three, or four internships before you graduate, including a required, paid senior internship in finance professions. These hands-on experiences will prepare you for a full-time position, often at one of the firms where you intern. 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.
All students also have the opportunity to engage with different cultures as part of our Study Service Term experience.
Learn more about our emphasis on experiential learning opportunities.
Scholarships make up a large portion of our financial aid packages, which average almost $26,000 per student (not including work-study or loans).
Enrolled business students may also qualify for the following endowed scholarships from Goshen College:
- Sauder Scholarship
- Gorseline Scholarship
Please visit our financial aid page for more information on available scholarships and the application process.
Jon Geiser
Associate Professor of Business
Jason Harrison
Assistant Professor of Business
Andrew Hartzler
Professor of Accounting
Michelle Horning
Professor of Accounting
Program Director
Department ChairAlysha Liljeqvist
Associate Professor of Business
Jorge Montenegro Martinez
Assistant Professor of Business
Jerrell Richer
Professor of Economics
Carl Kreider Chair and Co-Director of Global EngagementEyob Zeleke
Assistant Professor of Information Technology
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