Accounting
Overview

How can you tell if a business might be profitable during an economic recession? Where can people take advantage of tax laws to save money? How do accountants make sense of financial data in real time? If you want to understand the story behind the numbers, look into an accounting degree from St. Norbert College. Accountants play a critical role in analyzing and reporting financial information to foster success in all types of organizations.

Credential Type

B.B.A.

Credits Required

74–128

Offered As

Major

Academic paths

When you study accounting at SNC, you learn how to develop the business insights, management skills and solid ethics that are vital to the practice of accounting in a global marketplace.

We offer a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting. You can also take additional courses to qualify for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. We’re ranked 35 of 272 nationally (for similar programs) based on the high first-time pass rates of alumni who take the CPA exam.

*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.


Featured faculty

If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.

Assistant Professor of Business Administration – Accounting; Discipline Coordinator of Accounting

Associate Professor of Business Administration – Marketing

Assistant Professor of Business Administration – Accounting

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Kelli Barta '24
Kelli Barta '24

“When I got to SNC and took my first accounting class. [My professor] inspired me to stick with it, and it turned out I really loved it.”

Kelli Barta '24

Career outcomes

In a competitive job market, demand for accountants continues to grow. Your analytical thinking, ethical decision-making, and grasp on complex financial information can change the course of business. SNC accounting alumni have held the following positions:

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  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Business systems analyst
  • Financial management system programmer
  • Senior supply chain manager
  • Tax consultant

Graduate studies

Some of our accounting majors go on to earn advanced degrees in accounting or a related field, such as law. With SNC's help in preparation and placement, our alumni have attended graduate school at the following institutions, among others:

  • Creighton University School of Law
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Western Michigan University

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