School of Accounting
A successful career
We are dedicated to preparing people to make a difference in the world by teaching essential interpersonal skills alongside a high-quality accounting education backed by impactful research and outreach.
Programs
Department initiatives
Research
Accounting faculty conduct research published in top accounting journals. Recent faculty publications have covered many relevant topics including whether severance pay affects the timeliness of bad news disclosures by companies, auditor responses to FCPA risk, the Asian financial crisis, the accuracy of going concern opinions, experiential education in accounting, and internal auditors’ internal control evaluations.
Faculty researchOutreach
The School of Accounting faculty serves businesses, governments and non-profit organizations through education and outreach, including the Annual Oil and Gas Accounting Conference, the Accounting and Financial Reporting Conference and the Ph.D. Alumni Research Conference.
Conferences & workshopsScholarships
The School of Accounting annually awards nearly $200,000 in scholarships to more than 70 accounting students. The school has made a long-term commitment to obtaining financial resources so our students will have an affordable education.
ScholarshipsProfessional exams
We encourage our students to obtain one or more professional certifications including certifications as a CPA, CMA, and CIA. The CPA credential is a symbol of trust and professionalism in the world of business; the CMA® credential is the global benchmark for management accountants and financial professionals; and the CIA designation is the hallmark designation in the field of internal auditing. These certifications open up opportunities that can lead to influential jobs in every industry.
CMA Exam CPA Exam Certification GuideBest of the best
The School of Accounting is honored to be an accredited school through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International and the Federation of Schools of Accountancy.
Federation of Schools of Accountancy

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