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School of Accountancy

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY
SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY
The School of Accountancy cultivates knowledgeable and ethical accounting professionals to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace. With skills that are always in demand in an ever-evolving field, accounting professionals can influence company leaders and stockholders or provide essential services to individuals and small businesses.

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2023 Nebraska Ledger

Our focus on career preparation remains a top priority. Students continue to find value in the spring internship program that allows them to complete 12 credit hours and gain valuable real-world experience without delaying graduation.

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2023 BYU Accounting Research Productivity Ranking

#3

Managerial Experimental
in the Big Ten

#4

Archival Audit
in the Big Ten

#6

Financial Archival
in the Big Ten

#6

Archival Tax
in the Big Ten


Accounting Faculty Among Best In Research Output

#4

Todd Thornock

in Managerial Experimental

#6

Tom Kubick

in Managerial Archival and Tax Archival

Where Accounting and Improv Collide to Create Better Accountants

A new, innovative accounting course called Research and Communication in Accounting (ACCT 455) merges business and improv to prepare future accountants for the ever-changing industry. Through writing, research and improvisational techniques and tools, students are equipped with increased confidence, effective communication and collaborative teamwork to thrive as future leaders.

Award-Winning Career Development

Bruno Salles, an accounting and finance major from Brazil, talks with Assistant Dean Rachel Larson about his college internship experience at Deloitte and how the career development classes in the college's Professional Enhancement Program helped him get it.

IMA

Nebraska Earns IMA Endorsement

The School of Accountancy was endorsed by IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. By meeting their educational standards, students can pursue the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential and careers in private and public accounting.
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Warren Buffett

"I think everybody in business school should really know accounting."

–Warren Buffett, ’51

School of Accountancy Mission

Our mission is to inspire lifetime learning at the leading edge of Accounting education and research.

We will realize the mission through Research & Discovery, Connection & Engagement, and Learning & Transformation.

School of Accountancy Giving Funds

Support the academic, professional and administrative activities of the School of Accountancy.

Support the School of Accountancy Faculty Development Fund Honors Scholarship Fund Ph.D. Student Fellowship Funds

Contact

Downes, Jimmy
Director of the School of Accountancy and Associate Professor of Accountancy
HLH 435 B
P.O. Box 880488
Lincoln, NE 68588-0488
402-472-2337