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Major in Accounting
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John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
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What are you looking for?
Behind every great organization is an exceptional accountant. At JBU, you will gain the skills you need to succeed in this role that is so crucial to the success of any business.
Start your applicationStudents learn industry software, conduct simulated audits, learn to analyze financial data and more.
At JBU, accounting students are required to complete an internship, allowing them to gain real-world experience as they earn their degrees.
JBU will help you fulfill the additional requirements to become a certified public accountant and broaden your career opportunities.
My experience in the accounting program has been transformative. Our professors are invested in students’ growth and go above and beyond to help us understand course content. Between engaging in projects centered around real-world scenarios and connecting with other accounting professionals, I feel confident and well-equipped for my future career.
Malia Veer '25
Accounting
Every organization requires the services of an accountant. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for accountants is projected to grow 10% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
You will work through a fictitious company's accounting cycle and visit companies to see how accounting knowledge is applied in the real world.
Students are taught by seasoned CPA-licensed faculty with vast experience in public, corporate, and international accounting.
I gained a close network of colleagues consisting of classmates, former students, and professors that are all interested in collaboration and have a desire to see me succeed. My time at JBU broadened both my depth and breadth of knowledge as well as challenged how and why I think the way I do. This time shaped me into a more well-rounded person and prepared me to enter into the professional workforce.
Kristina Kay '22
Accounting
Auditors inspect companies' and organizations' financial accounts and records to ensure they're correct and comply with the law.
Tax preparers prepare, calculate and file income taxes for individuals or businesses.
A controller oversees the accounting operations of a firm or business and is responsible for its accuracy and timelines.
Budget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances by preparing budget reports and monitoring spending.
Forensic accountants aid in solving financial crimes by using accounting and analytical skills to investigate financial and business matters.
A study of accounting vocabulary and skill building in the applications of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to areas such as the accounting cycle, accounting information systems, financial statement preparation, cash and inventory control, receivables, fixed asset analysis, liabilities and payroll all viewed through the lens of a sole proprietor, partnership, and corporation.
A study of the marketing process for identifying a need and selecting target markets; developing a product to satisfy the need; and the distribution, promotion, and pricing of the product.
An in-depth study of accounting concepts and procedures relating to assets.
Study of the cost cycle, job order costing, process costing, flexible budgeting, standard costs, direct costing, and non-manufacturing costs.
Mr. Gerald Reimer teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in accounting for the College of Business. He has a B.S. in Accounting from JBU, an M.B.A. from Washburn University in Kansas, and is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Arkansas.
Prior to teaching, Mr. Reimer spent 13 years in the professional world of accounting with over 11 of those years in public accounting at a national CPA firm in Kansas. His main focus was in leading audits and reviews for construction industry and financial institution clients. Then, Mr. Reimer made both a career and culture change by moving with his wife and two young daughters to Morocco to teach accounting at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, a university that follows the American system. He spent 11 years there on the business faculty and also coordinated the MBA program before leaving Morocco and coming full circle back to JBU in 2017, his alma mater. He enjoys bringing real-life experience in accounting and an international perspective into the classroom.
Associate Professor of Accounting
Dr. Melanie Peddicord holds MBA and DBA degrees from Anderson University in Indiana. She also holds a CPA license and has worked as a staff auditor for Ernst & Young LLP and as manager of financial reporting at The Finish Line, Inc.. Most recently, Dr. Peddicord served as an Associate Professor of Accounting and the Assistant Director of the DBA program at Anderson University. She and her husband, Todd, are the parents of three children.
Program Director, Online Undergraduate Business; Professor of Accounting
Equip yourself for a successful career and a life of purpose.
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John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.