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Accounting

Accountants aren’t just number-crunchers—they’re problem-solvers, helping businesses make smart decisions to grow, thrive, and achieve their goals. You will have a clear path to a bachelor’s degree, CPA credentials, and a profession with big opportunities—including a median salary of nearly $80,000 in 2023. Whether you major or minor, you’ll build a solid foundation in business and unlock a career that’s dynamic, rewarding, and in demand.

 

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Program Requirements

You’ll explore classes that mix technical knowledge and real-world applications, learning how accountants drive business success. Think big-picture problem-solving, financial strategy, and even forensic accounting. Add our small class sizes and dedicated professors, and you’ll see why Flagler is the perfect place to start your accounting journey. You’ll also be able to explore extra coursework to meet the 150-credit CPA requirement. And through Flagler’s Core Program, you’ll grow in ways that go beyond Accounting, giving you the confidence and skills for whatever’s next.

Major Coursework     Minor Coursework      Four-Year Plan       CPA requirements           Application deadlines

Accounting News

Explore what’s happening with Accounting students and alumni at Flagler College.

Read: A Token of Gratitude: Local Alumnus Honors Impact and Friendship of Long-Time Accounting Professor With Endowed Scholarship

 

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Career Outcomes

Accounting is one of the most versatile and rewarding careers today. You could become an auditor, financial advisor, forensic accountant, or even work internationally. Accountants are problem solvers and strategists—helping businesses grow revenue, cut costs, and plan for the future.

Explore some of the amazing career paths below.

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Contact Us

Have a question? Contact an Admissions counselor at 904-819-6220.

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Meet our Faculty

Our Faculty will teach, challenge, and inspire you. They are experienced experts in their fields and some maintain their CPA even as they help you grow toward yours.  Find out who your next mentor might be.

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Why Flagler?

High-impact programs, taught by world-class faculty. A tight-knit, inclusive academic community where all people and ideas are welcome. All in a historically rich, uniquely beautiful Atlantic coast setting. 

Forge your path in this world. Start here.

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Being a person who has a lot of energy and is very outgoing, Flagler has given me a chance to be me, opportunities that develop my leadership skills, awesome faculty and staff and lifelong friends.
Mary-Jo Lendering
Accounting Alum

An exceptional, affordable education

Tuition at Flagler College is below the national average. You’ll receive an exceptional private education at an affordable cost. 

Explore options for available financial aid and scholarships to the right. 

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