How will I gain experience?

Within the setting of Cedar Rapids growing economy, you will find internship and career opportunities in businesses ranging from small organizations to multi-national corporations. Internships are not required but highly encouraged, with many opportunities generally available each semester. Your internship credit is variable based on number of hours worked at the job site. Also, most students receive compensation for their internships. Recent students have interned at:

• Busse Investments, accounting assistant
• Aegon, USA, accounting assistant
• Restaurant Management Systems, accounting assistant completing tasks involving accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Merrill Lynch, assistant to broker/financial services advisor
• Guaranty Bank, accounting assistant
• Cedarapids, Inc., staff accountant

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What classes should I take to enter the program?
What will it take to graduate?
Four-Year Plans for General Accounting and Accounting -- CPA
How will I gain experience?
What can I do with an accounting degree from Mount Mercy College?
Who can I talk to?