In addition to having the region’s most affordable tuition, we offer thousands of dollars in scholarships every year. Learn more about scholarships for the Professional Accountancy degree program at Wayne State College.
Professional Accountancy Degree Program
Professional Accountancy Degree Program
If you are looking for a future in professional accounting, you can build a solid foundation in this field at Wayne State. The Professional Accountancy degree program will lead you to master a variety of accounting topics, helping you reach the top in the professional accounting career field. You’ll learn how to use technology to analyze data and discover insights that businesses need to make good decisions. You’ll practice suggesting and implementing business and income tax strategies, learn how to recognize financial statement deficiencies, and discover how to identify accounting information system inefficiencies. You might even assess the risk of financial fraud. At Wayne State, we strive to cultivate polished professionals of high integrity for placement in business, public accounting firms, governmental entities, or non-profit organizations. While this program does not provide all of the educational requirements necessary to become licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), it is an effective pre-licensure program for those who decide to pursue this certification after completing their undergraduate degree.
Percent of recent WSC graduates employed or in graduate school
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Our Focus is Results
Wayne State has the keys to your success and offers just what you need to become well prepared for the real world in the Professional Accountancy degree program.
Skills Learned
- Financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
- Understanding and generating financial reports
- Fundamentals required to prepare tax returns
- Tax research and planning methods
- Familiarity with audits and assurance services
- Internal control, evaluation, and handling deficiencies
- Business management and leadership
- Legal and ethical standards of business
- Principles of business marketing
- Presentation and public speaking
- Fraud examination
Possible Careers
- CPA
- Tax preparer and consultant
- Accounting systems specialist
- Chief financial officer
- Financial advisor
- Auditor
- Forensic accountant
- Fraud investigator
- Risk management specialist
- Budget analyst
- Internal auditor
- Controller
Employers
- CPA firms
- Businesses corporations
- Private organizations
- Government agencies
- Non-profit organizations
- Educational institutions
- Software/tech companies
- Hospitals / medical clinics
- Manufacturing companies
- Law firms
- Banks / financial institutions
- Self-employment
Learn From the Best
Our faculty are accomplished professionals that have been recognized as experts in their fields. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll be sure to receive an excellent education in the Professional Accountancy degree program.
Mwata Chisha, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Outside the Classroom
At Wayne State College, you’ll have opportunities to enhance your education in the Professional Accountancy degree program by participating in clubs, organizations, internships, and more.
Clubs and Organizations
- College Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO)
- Delta Sigma Pi (collegiate business organization)
- Nebraska Society of CPAs (join at no cost as a student affiliate)
- FBLA Collegiate
- Sigma Beta Delta
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Service-Learning
Make a difference in the community while learning skills you can apply toward your future career. Wayne State’s Service-Learning program has received national awards in recognition of outstanding community service, with more than 400 students participating in Service-Learning projects each semester.
Opportunities
- Peer tutoring and mentoring programs – Help fellow students master their courses and improve their skills, or be part of a support system for new students, all while gaining valuable experience for your resume.
- Study Abroad - Earn credit toward your degree while experiencing exciting global adventures overseas.
Internships
We encourage all students to complete an internship before graduating with a Business Administration - Professional Accountancy degree. You are not required to complete an internship; however, Career Services is available to help you find internship and employment opportunities if you wish to do so.
