Accounting Department

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Accounting is more than numbers—it’s about strategy, problem-solving, and driving business success. At Bradley, you’ll gain the skills to analyze financial systems, manage audits and taxes, and prepare for CPA licensure through hands-on internships, expert faculty mentorship, and professional networking. With an AACSB-accredited program and one of Illinois’ top CPA exam pass rates, you’ll get a rigorous education that sets you apart. Whether you’re earning a bachelor’s, master’s, or an accounting minor, you’ll graduate ready for a career in accounting, finance, or business leadership.

Majors

Accounting

With an minor in Accounting available as well.
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Graduate Programs

Accounting (MS)

Designed to equip you with advanced skills in financial analysis, auditing, and strategic decision-making.
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Mission

Ready for Business! We provide our students with a comprehensive foundation, grounded in experiential programs, delivered by faculty who are scholars and professionals, in order to ready them for the accounting profession and business.

Private university tradition of close interaction between students and faculty.
Faculty’s commitment to both ongoing curricular improvement and scholarship.
Dedication to the ethics of our profession as well as the academic community.
Collegial, inclusive, and supportive culture.
Professional engagement that enhances teaching and scholarship, contributes to the accounting profession, and furthers students’ development.
Relationships with Alumni as well as with community, business, and governmental professionals.

Minors

The accounting minor is open to all undergraduate students. Since accounting is the language of business, this minor will provide you with specialized skills in how to prepare and use financial information. It will not only enhance your decision-making abilities, it will also expand your career options.

Required Courses

ATG 157: Accounting Principles (3 hrs.)
ATG 158: Accounting Principles – Cost Management (3 hrs.)
ATG 201: Accounting Principles – Accounting Techniques (1 hr.)
ATG 290: Accounting Careers Exploration (1 hr.)
ATG 301: Intermediate Accounting I (3 hrs.)
ATG 314: Cost Accounting (3 hrs.)
MIS 173: Introduction to Business Analytics (3 hrs.)

Elective Courses – 3 hrs.

ATG 302: Intermediate Accounting II
ATG 383: Accounting Systems and Control (3 hrs.)
ATG 477: Federal Taxes I (3 hrs.)

Accounting Department