Accounting

In the Southwestern Illinois College Accounting program, you will study financial, managerial and cost accounting, as well as business, economics, statistics and a variety of other skills necessary to work in business today.

Knowledge of accounting is essential if you are seeking a degree in business. Southwestern's Business Administration and Accounting department provides you with the opportunity to take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities and highly qualified instructors to obtain an excellent foundation in accounting.

Most students interested in careers in accounting continue their education at a four-year college or university. SWIC participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative which guarantees that SWIC students who successfully complete the requirements for an Associate in Science degree with an accounting emphasis will receive full credit for their courses when they transfer to most colleges and universities in the state of Illinois.

A Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting prepares students for careers in business, industry or government. It is solid preparation for students seeking a career as a certified public accountant or certified management accountant.

For more information about the Accounting program, please contact Department Chair Dawn Peters at 618-235-2700, ext. 5487 or dawn.peters@swic.edu.

Educational Program

• Associate in Science Degree (0002) - Accounting Pre-Major

Career Opportunities

Prospects

The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects almost 300,000 job openings will be created for professional accountants and auditors before 2008. Careers for professional accountants offer excellent pay and chances for advancement.