What is Accounting?

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

Accounting information impacts major economic decisions that have local, national, and even a
global impact.

The field of accounting offers stimulating and challenging work that is constantly changing. Because
accountants provide financial information about business and non-business entities to stockholders
and managers, accountants need to understand and evaluate all areas of the enterprise. This makes
accountants uniquely suited to become executive officers of organizers.

What Does Our Program Emphasize? Our program emphasizes classroom teaching and student development. It is designed to provide students with the analytical skills necessary to enter the accounting profession.To provide these skills liberal education courses as well as technical courses are required of our majors. All accounting classes are limited to no more than thirty-five students to aid in student development.

Career Outlook

Projected Demand in Minnesota: The outlook for accounting graduates is excellent. From 1998 -
2008 the number of accountants and auditors is expected to grow 12 percent.
("Employment Projections," Published by the Minnesota Workforce Center.)

Nationwide: The demand for accountants is expected to grow 19 percent between 2000 and 2010.
Average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement is expected to be 32,000.
("Occupation Report" of America's published by Career InfoNet.)