Department of Accounting
Are you looking for a quality, personalized accounting program at a Baptist college or university? You have found it at Southwest Baptist University’s (SBU) Accounting Department web page. Our accounting program at Southwest Baptist University seeks to personally serve you as you pursue your accounting career options. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at wclark@sbuniv.edu or 417-328-1951. I am Wayne Clark, CPA, and serve as the Department Chair for Accounting at SBU.
Located: Bolivar, Missouri, population 10,000; 25 miles north of Springfield, MO
FAST FACT: SBU College of Business and Computer Science (COBACS) achieve HIGHEST ranking possible, 95th Percentile, on Spring 2008 and 2009 NATIONAL Business Assessment Exam. Over 80,000 college business graduates take the exam each spring, and SBU COBACS seniors have scored at almost the 90th percentile for the previous eight exams. Among SBU test-takers for 2009, ACC majors earned nine of the top 11 SBU scores. Other Missouri Schools taking this exam include: Drury University, Truman State University, Missouri State University, University of Central Missouri, University of Missouri - St. Louis, University of Missouri - Kansas City, and national schools like Oklahoma State University, University of Nebraska and University of Indiana.
SBU Christ-centered Focus: An Accounting degree or major from SBU will provide you with a solid foundation for many career options. Plus, with our emphasis on a Christ-centered education and college experience, you will leave SBU better prepared to be a Christ-like servant in the business world of the future. Today’s employers are looking for academically qualified graduates who have a strong ethical foundation and know “right from wrong.” SBU Accounting will provide you the academic education you need in an environment that builds on the Biblical ethics you and your family believe in.
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| Despite very tough economic conditions, all of the May, 2009 class are "doing their thing" after graduation. Nine have accepted full-time accounting-related positions, two are graduate assistants in master's programs, and one is trying to land a spot in European professional basketball. | |
All of these 2008 SBU Accounting graduates were employed in accounting-related jobs before receiving their diplomas (from Missouri to Arkansas to Illinois to Texas to Arizona and even Switzerland.
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| SBU ACC majors enjoy a field trip to the Springfield, MO CPA firm of Kirkpatrick, Phillips, and Miller in the fall semester. Students learned how a smaller CPA firm operates. |
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| Fall 2007 Accounting Graduates Where They're Headed Next: Jessica Aug (BKD; Springfield, MO) Lisa Bunn (Marks, Nelson, Vohland and Campbell; KC) Nikki Bullard (Wal-Mart Corporate Tax; Bentonville, AR) James Faughtenberry (McGladrey & Pullen; KC) Jan Henbest (Graduate School) |
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| Mr. Clark with most of the May, 2004 Accounting graduates at an impromptu reunion at Smith's Restaurant. Present are: Jason Rader, Cara Phelps, Laurie Bebee and Isaac, Jesse Sawyer and Braden, and Mr. Clark. |
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THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS REACHED: These 5 ACC 2006 graduates are now working at
BKD CPA firm (Auditor), Leggett & Platt (International Tax), |
The two December, 2006 graduates had their jobs before
graduation as well; one in the Tax Dept. of Grant Thornton in
Dallas and one in Commercial Lending and Bank Compliance at a
St. Louis-area bank.
Come join us and we'll work to fulfill
your goals.
Accountants are In Demand!
Quality Advantage of SBU Accounting!
SBU College of Business & Computer Science in Top Ten Categories for Christian Colleges
Meet the "SBU Accounting Alumni Scholarship" Winners
INCOMING SBU ACCOUNTING majors win state-wide CPA Scholarship
Check Calendar to See SBU Accounting Events
SBU Helps You Get Ready for the CPA Exam Sooner
PROSPECTIVE FRESHMEN- Check out the new SBU Accounting Alumni Scholarships
Check These Sites for More Valuable Accounting Career Information:
Missouri Society of CPAs LEAP Program (including LEAP Scholarship)
Information About the New CPA Exam
CPAs, Financial Planning, and Financial Literacy
View SBU's Accounting Goals and Assessment Tools and Current Assessment Report