Why Accounting?
The accounting program at Wilmington College prepares students for diverse careers in public accounting, industry, and government. The curriculum emphasizes both the ability to interpret financial data and the technical skills needed to design, operate, and manage accounting information systems.
High Demand & Growth Rate
Diverse Career Paths
Strong Earning Potential
Accounting Careers
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Financial Analyst
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Financial Controller
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Auditor
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Tax Accountant
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Accounts Payable & Receivable
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Financial Analyst
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Financial Controller
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Auditor
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Tax Accountant
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Accounts Payable & Receivable
Accounting Curriculum
Common Core Courses
(32 hours)
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AC230 Financial Accounting (4)
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AC231 Managerial Accounting (4)
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EC130 Principles of Economics I: Microeconomics (4)
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EC131 Principles of Economics II: Macroeconomics (4)
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EC334 Business Statistics I (4)
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EC335 Business Statistics II (4)
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MA230 Introduction to Management & Organizations (4)
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MK230 Introduction to Marketing (4)
Major Required Courses
(20 hours)
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AC330 Intermediate Accounting I (4)
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AC335 Intermediate Accounting II (4)
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AC336 Tax Accounting (4)
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AC431 Auditing (4)
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AC432 Special Situations & Issues in Contemporary Financial Reporting (4)
Major Elective Courses
(Any 4 hours from below)
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AC340 Accounting Information Systems (2)*
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AC342 Cost Management (4)†
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AC350 Topics in Accounting (2 or 4)
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EC233 Excel-Essential Skills (2)*
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MA330 Business Law (4)
*On-campus only course
A total of 56 hours with grades of “C-“ or better is required.
Students who anticipate sitting for the Certified Public Accountant Exam or who anticipate attending a Graduate Program in Accounting are encouraged to take MA330 Business Law and MA369 Corporate Finance at some point in their undergraduate program.
All undergraduate degrees require a minimum of 124 credit hours including major requirements and 48 credits of general education requirements.
