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Accounting

College of Professional Studies
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MR. MAYER (CHAIR), MR. AUBERT, MS. BLAND, MR. GARDNER, DR. WICK, DR. CULBERTSON: 3M Endowed Professor of Accounting

Areas of Study

Accounting is an information system that represents the economic resources and responsibilities of business or non-business enterprises. Monitored over time, it is used as a decision-making tool for the allocation of resources and evaluation of responsibilities.

Accounting information impacts major economic decisions that have national and even global impact. Therefore the Accounting Program teaches analytical, theoretical, communication and leadership skills necessary for effective accounting, and for advancement in public, private and government careers.

Upon graduation, Accounting majors may write the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Examination, the Certified Internal Auditor Examination and/or the Certified Management Accountant Examination. Certificates are issued upon attainment of a satisfactory score and completion of the appropriate work experience.

Notes: Upper division majors should have a minimum mathematics ability equivalent to college algebra. They are encouraged to take MATH 211 and 212, Concepts of Calculus.

Transfer students majoring in Accounting must take a minimum of 32 credit hours from the Bemidji State University Accounting major. Sixteen of these hours must be Accounting courses numbered 300 or above.

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