College of Business
Accounting
Minor | Certificate
Accounting Minor/Certificate
The Accounting program at CWU explores the foundation of accounting principles, enriched by a close connection between students, faculty, and the business community.
Our experienced faculty members, who are both skilled professionals and dedicated mentors, aim to empower you to make significant contributions in your career and individual goals.
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Accounting Department
Shaw-Smyser 413
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Accounting Department Website
Required Courses
- ACCT 251 - Financial Accounting
- ACCT 252 - Managerial Accounting
- ACCT 350 - Intermediate Accounting I
Department-Approved Electives | Choose any two courses:
- ACCT 305 - Cost Accounting
- ACCT 340 - Income Tax Accounting I
- ACCT 351 - Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 352 - Intermediate Accounting III
Complement Your Major
The Accounting Minor complements a variety of business and non-business majors, providing specific career focus and skills. It is ideal for enhancing your financial literacy, pursuing careers in business management, or preparing you for graduate studies in accounting or finance.
Industry Standards
Learn essential skills in accounting and business software such as Microsoft Excel, helping you perform financial calculations and data analysis.
Join the Club
Learn skills to share financial information with stakeholders and executives through COM 301, “Public Speaking for Business and Organizations” and ENG 311 “Business Writing”.
Strengthen Your Financial Skills
Learn key accounting principles including financial accounting, understanding financial statements and their role in business, managerial accounting, and the fundamentals of taxation.
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Why Study Accounting at Central?
- Our expert faculty members provide one-on-one mentorship to help students navigate coursework, internships, and career paths.
- Gain experience through internships with public accounting firms, corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations with many internships leading to full-time job offers before graduation.
- Network with top employers at career fairs, accounting firm meet-and-greets, and alumni networking events, and take advantage of recruiting partnerships that CWU has established with firms like Moss Adams, PwC, BDO, Clark Nuber, Boeing, Amazon, Weyerhaeuser, and Tree Top.
