Undergraduate
Accounting
Launch Your CPA Career — Faster and Smarter
Accounting major and minor
Want to become a CPA in just four years? At Simpson, we make it possible — and our results speak for themselves. Our accounting students pass the CPA exam on their first try at a rate three times higher than the national average.
What’s our secret? Personalized support, hands-on experiences, and a strong professional network. You’ll get one-on-one guidance from faculty who know your name and your goals, plus opportunities to attend industry conferences, sharpen your resume, and build connections with guest speakers and professionals in the field.
If you’re serious about accounting, Simpson is serious about helping you succeed.
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Why Simpson College for Accounting

Median annual national pay
-U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics 2023
Anticipated job growth between 2023-2033
-Bureau of Labor and Statistics 2023
Bachelor's accounting salary in Iowa
-Zip Recruiter 2025
Meet Our Faculty

Shane Cox
- Associate Professor of Accounting

Mark Juffernbruch
- Professor of Accounting

Eduardo Magalhães III
- Chair of the Business, Accounting, and Economics Department
- Ruth Harp Chair in Political Science
- Director of Latin American Studies and Professor of Political Science

Kelly Swinton
- Assistant Professor of Accounting
Need assistance? Contact us!
- eduardo.magalhaes@simpson.edu
- 515-961-1657
- Mary Berry Hall
- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.