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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2026 Nebraska Ledger

This year has been defined by meaningful growth and impact. Across the College of Business, enrollment reached record levels. We saw continued strength in accounting, with notable growth among both undergraduate majors and first-year students. Our Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) program also continues to expand, reflecting the strong demand for a Nebraska accounting degree.

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96%

MPA Placement Rate

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

1 of 7

Accounting 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)

High School Program

Discover Accounting

Undergraduate Programs

Accounting Major Accounting Minor

Master's Programs

Master of Professional Accountancy MPA/Juris Doctor

Ph.D. Program

Ph.D. in Business Specialized in Accounting

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 Empowered Professional Program helped him get it.

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