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!
Goshen College graduates have had increasing success from their thorough exposure to generally accepted accounting principles from our accounting program, including such topics as financial accounting, financial resources, international finance, financial reports, financial analysts, labor statistics, management accounting, financial documents, and financial records.
Every year, the nation’s top firms in the accounting field actively recruit our prospective accounting graduates. These students go on to work with financial statements, forensic accounting, tax preparation, and other accounting careers like budget analysts, certified public accountant, certified management accountant, financial planning, financial reporting, financial manager and financial analyst positions.
Many firms say that there is “something different” about Goshen College students, that they are “mature, confident and competent.” The college’s focus on intercultural and international education (most students study abroad), coupled with a strong accounting curriculum, will give you specialized knowledge and an edge in the business world when you are looking for employment.
In GC’s top-ranked program, you’ll learn how to solve problems and make decisions in a variety of business contexts. Our accounting degree focuses on financial strategy, financial analysis, working with financial data, and correctly maintaining financial records. 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.
Doug Nisley (GC ’80) is a partner at Crowe Horwath LLP, the 8th largest CPA firm in the country, and he consistently comes to Goshen College to recruit interns, aspiring accountants, and employees for the firm. Watch this video to learn more!
This year’s seven President’s Graduating Leader Awardees with (front, center) President Stoltzfus: (front, left to right) Julia Jun, Mariela Esparza, Sofia Sanchez; (back, left to right) Manny Villanueva, Eduardo Horiba Curvo, Nelson Kemboi, Dan Eash-Scott. Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus recently honored seven graduating seniors with the…
Caleb Shenk, a junior accounting major from Goshen, won second place in the 2023 C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest at Goshen College with his speech titled “Protesting taxation as a peace-seeking accountant.” This feature is a written adaptation of his speech.
Professor Roger '82 Stichter and his spouse Jane '84 aims to show how living with enough helps us give away more
Accounting program in the U.S. for a program of its size in 2014.
of accounting graduates have jobs lined up before graduation
Ranking for Goshen accounting graduates for the CPA exam passing rate in Indiana in 2014.
of business alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Emma Bontrager '23 is on a path to becoming a certified public accountant.
Emma's storyYohaan Varghese, an accounting graduate from India, has a deep appreciation for sustainability. At Goshen College, he has become aware that even small communities can change the world.
Yohaan's storyAndrew Hartzler worked as an auditor and tax consultant before he felt called to serve in the thriving accounting program at Goshen College.
Andrew's storyFor major accounting firms, there just aren’t enough people like Corine Graber Alvarez, a 2013 graduate. She was on the Dean’s List, played tennis, had multiple internship and job experiences and won student business awards.
Corine's storyAnne Nisley ’22, an accounting major and marketing minor from Goshen, is working as a finance intern at Genesis Products in Elkhart, Indiana, which has given her experience to help with her future career.
Aritha Weerasinghe '18, an accounting major from Sri Lanka, played tennis and worked as a student accounting assistant in his free time. He hopes to start his own business someday.
Aritha's storyMichelle Horning
Professor of Accounting
Program Director
Jerrell Richer
Professor of Economics
Carl Kreider Chair
Jon Geiser
Associate Professor of Business
Business Development Director for CBEE
