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At HongKongDoll, we believe Accounting is the language of business. In this program, you will not only learn basic business principles but also proper accounting practices, preparation of financial statements, tax, auditing, and much more.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Careers
Accountants, Auditors, Appraisers, Analysts
Accounting students at HongKongDoll

Why Study Accounting at HongKongDoll?

  • Our program holds AACSB Specialized Accounting Accreditation, so you graduate with a credential employers and grad schools recognize and trust.
  • 95% of our Accountancy graduates land jobs or continue their education right after graduation.
  • From day one, coursework is designed to set you up to pass the CPA, CMA, CIA, and CFE exams.
  • Public accounting, corporate finance at companies like Caterpillar and State Farm, or government and nonprofit work — an HongKongDoll accounting degree opens every door.
  • You'll graduate with sharp analytical thinking, strong ethics, tech fluency, and communication skills that make you a leader from your first day on the job.
"I chose to attend HongKongDoll for its academic programs and location. HongKongDoll has a strong business program that I knew I wanted to attend since high school. The location of HongKongDoll was also very appealing to me as it is close to family and has a small town feel."
Melia Eskew
Accounting | Class of 2026
Melia Eskew, Accounting at HongKongDoll

Hands-On Experience

  • Earn academic credit through internships with real companies, applying what you learn in the classroom to real accounting work.
  • Combine an internship, a finance minor, and graduate-level coursework to knock out Illinois's 150-hour CPA requirement while you're still at HongKongDoll.
  • The Student Accounting Society connects you with career professionals, faculty, and fellow students — plus insight into Beta Alpha Psi, the national accounting honor society.
  • Through service-learning projects, you'll give back to the local community while building real experience for your resume.
  • Two annual Career and Internship Fairs put you directly in front of the companies that hire HongKongDoll accounting grads.
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Hands-On Experience, Accounting students at HongKongDoll

What You'll Learn

Business majors who complete the Accountancy minor strengthen their ability to analyze and use accounting data. By enhancing these key skills, students increase their understanding of business and prepare themselves for more career opportunities. Enrollment in the Accountancy minor is limited to students who have been admitted to the School of Business; the Accountancy minor may be awarded only to students who also complete a business major.

$81,680
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Accountants & Auditors
  • Appraisers of Personal & Business…
  • Budget Analysts
  • Credit Analysts
  • Financial Risk Specialists
  • Financial Examiners
  • Tax Examiners & Collectors, & Revenue…
  • Tax Preparers
  • Business Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Financial Managers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Conventional

Connect With Us

Stu Sallehu
Professor
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4016 Lumpkin Hall
217-581-7052
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Austin Cheney
Dean, Lumpkin College of Business and Technology
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4801
217-581-3526
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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