What can I do with a degree in accounting from Mount Mercy College?

Given that all companies, regardless of size or industry (corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, not-for-profit) must undertake some manner of accounting, employment possibilities are varied and job prospects are usually good. Recent graduates are currently employed as staff accountants in CPA firms, financial and management accountants for corporations, controllers for small to medium-sized businesses, financial analysts, accounting managers for larger businesses, and agents for the Internal Revenue Service.

Mount Mercy College has an articulation agreement with the University of Iowa's Master of Accountancy program to facilitate the admission of Mount Mercy College graduates into that program.

First year graduates report salaries ranging from $20,000-45,000*. Graduates from Mount Mercy are now working at:

  • RSM McGladrey, staff accountant
  • Internal Revenue Service, Special Agent
  • Deloitte and Touche, LLP, Audit Manager
  • Commerce Bank, Accounting/Finance Manager
  • Second Story Software, tax software developer
  • Aegon, staff accountant

* Salaries are ranges reported by Mount Mercy College 2002 graduates.

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