Accounting | North Central College

Jessica Andersen

“I chose accounting to learn more about business and be prepared to own and operate my own business. I chose North Central so I could develop relationships with my professors and classmates and not be just another face in a crowd.”

From the start, Jessica discovered the many options for accounting majors through the Student Accounting Society (SAS). Involved her first year, she became the club’s vice president her senior year.

“It was through SAS events that I learned about the different career paths open to accountants. The club was a great way to make friends, work on group projects and network with professionals outside the school. Being an officer was one of my best experiences.”

Jessica held an internship at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the enforcement division and landed a post-graduation position at Ernst and Young in the Fraud Investigation and Dispute Service department.

U.S. News & World Report ranks North Central College among America’s Best Colleges

U.S. News & World Report magazine ranks North Central College among America’s Best Colleges for 2013.

North Central College is ranked No. 13 in the Midwest in the Regional Universities category—schools that offer a full range of undergraduate and master’s degrees. North Central College was ranked No. 23 among Midwest Regional Universities for 2012.

North Central College recognized as a Military Friendly School for 2013

James Davidson, Michael Dooley and Thomas Andre are among student veterans.

North Central College has been named a 2013 Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine.

The 2013 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students. This is the second consecutive year North Central College has earned the recognition.

Judith Treece Childress '89

Judith Treece Childress was named controller at Shamrock Specialty Packaging in Elgin, IL, in November 2011. She’ll continue to handle both accounting and human resource responsibilities for the packaging solutions provider. She may be reached at jacx4@sbcglobal.net.

Academic conference showcases scholarly pursuits of North Central College faculty

President Wilde delivers the keynote at the Excellence in Scholarship conference

A conference showcased the scholarly work of North Central professors, whose academic pursuits include conducting research, writing and creating artwork.

A North Central College conference showcased the scholarly work of professors, whose academic pursuits include conducting research, writing fiction and nonfiction and creating works of art.

“A Promising Start: Excellence in Scholarship” on Sept. 4 featured panel discussions, poster presentations and sessions during which nearly 40 faculty members shared stories and findings of their independent scholarly work.

North Central College nationally recognized as a College of Distinction for 2012-2013

North Central College is being nationally recognized as a College of Distinction for 2012-2013.

Colleges of Distinction is a college guide that considers the views of guidance counselors, educators and admissions professionals to honor colleges that excel in four areas of undergraduate education: student engagement in the educational process, great teaching, vibrant learning communities and successful outcomes.

Princeton Review names North Central College among nation’s best colleges for 2013

The Princeton Review has once again named North Central College a Best Midwestern College in its annual survey of the nation’s best colleges.

North Central College is among a select group of institutions nationwide highlighted by The Princeton Review in “The Best 377 Colleges, 2013 Edition.”

Only about 15 percent of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges are profiled in the book, which is based on the Princeton Review’s surveys of 122,000 college students. The Princeton Review began surveying college students and publishing its findings in 1992.

Accounting professor publishes case study in online journal

Alli Purchell Hayes, assistant professor of accounting

Alli Purcell Hayes, assistant professor of accounting, published a comprehensive individual income tax return case study in an online journal.

Alli Purcell Hayes, North Central College assistant professor of accounting, has published her case study titled “Tax Compliance: A Comprehensive Individual Income Tax Return Case Study” in the Journal of Advancements in Business Education (JABE). Click here to view read a pdf of her study.

Senior accounting majors take portion of CPA exam

15 North Central College graduating accounting majors seize opportunity to take Ethics portion of five-part Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

When 15 North Central College accounting majors receive their undergraduate diplomas June 9, they will have already taken the Ethics portion of the five-part Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams to address North Central College Commencement

Aaron S. Williams, director of the Peace Corps, will deliver the address June 9 at the 147th Commencement ceremony of North Central College.