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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96% MPA PLACEMENT RATE

76% First Time CPA Exam Pass Rate
for Last Five Years

1 OF 7ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS IN THE BIG TEN

Dually Accredited by the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

#5 MOST PRODUCTIVE FACULTY

Producing Tax Research in Last 12 Years
(BYU Accounting Ranking, 2022)

Accounting Faculty Among Best In Research Output

2022 BYU Accounting Research Productivity Ranking

Nebraska's School of Accountancy is No. 1 in Nebraska, No. 6 archival tax worldwide and No. 12 archival audit worldwide in the latest ranking Measuring faculty research among over 600 international institutions, Nebraska earned the recognition based on the total research output of the school's faculty in the top 12 peer-reviewed accounting journals. The rankings are broken down into three distinct time periods—the past six years, the past 12 years and all publications since 1990—so that each year’s ranking builds on the previous year’s number.

#1

Archival Audit
in the Big Ten

#3

Archival Tax
in the Big Ten

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.

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

–Warren Buffett, ’51