Net profit

In high school, family and friends encouraged Abby to take accounting classes because of her love for math and her attention to detail. Those courses helped her realize the field was a perfect fit. A double major in accounting and business administration, Abby says she has grown in confidence at Northwestern because of the many opportunities that have encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone. Among them, she is vice president of the Business Club, a peer tutor, an Honors Program member, and a Franken Fellow peer career mentor.

Assets

I chose Northwestern because I wanted to be a part of a small community where everyone is known, it is easy to be involved, and you can have close relationships with faculty and staff. Most importantly, I wanted to attend a college that places Christ at the center of it all. I also appreciated Northwestern’s reputation for quality academics.

Return on investment

Northwestern’s accounting program is strong because the professors do an outstanding job of preparing students for a career in accounting and helping them succeed on the CPA exams. Instead of forcing you to memorize information and cram for an exam, they teach you to think like an accountant.

Standout professors

The business department at Northwestern is successful because the professors prioritize meaningful education. They teach information and skills that will be useful in the real world and often apply them to living a Christian life. The business professors [They] have a lot of experience in their fields, and I am impressed by their knowledge [and accessibility]. They always encourage students to stop by their office to ask questions and get help if needed, which I appreciate.

Value-added

I feel well prepared for my career because I have learned accounting-specific skills as well as soft skills that would prepare me for any role. In my internship at Hogan-Hansen in Mason City, I consistently applied many foundational accounting skills I had learned in class. Additionally, Northwestern has taught me how to work hard and be confident, which also helped in my intern position.