Accounting
Join our AACSB accredited Accounting Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato! Our graduates consistently surpass the national average on the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination, preparing them for successful careers in public, industrial or governmental accounting.
Accounting Career Options
With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, opportunities exist for you in public or corporate accounting and not-for profit and governmental work. With a master's degree in accounting you are CPA eligible.
- Corporate Accountant
- Management Accountant
- Public Accountant
- Certified Public Accountant*
- Tax Advising and Tax Planning*
- Consulting*
- Information Systems Auditing*
Potential Salary
Median Salary $78,000
Accounting Degrees at MSU
Accounting, Bachelor of Science
The Accounting major qualifies students to apply for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examinations in Minnesota. This degree is part of the College of Business, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Accounting, minor
A minor in accounting consists of 18 credits and requires a total cumulative 2.50 GPA. This minor is part of the College of Business, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Accelerated Accounting, Certificate
The Accelerated Certificate in Accounting is designed for individuals who have completed, or are pursuing, undergraduate degrees outside of accounting. This fully online program prepares individuals for entry level accounting positions or entry into a Master of Accounting program. This degree is part of the College of Business, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Business Law, Certificate
The Business Law Certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully identify and navigate the key legal and ethical issues faced by today's businesses.
Master of Accounting
This fully online program provides students with the credit hours necessary to become a Certified Public Accountant, prepares them for success in a dynamic job market and produces graduates with skills and abilities that will allow them to advance faster. This degree is part of the College of Business, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Assurance, Graduate Certificate
The fully online Graduate Certificate in Assurance program is designed for students and professionals who want a solid foundation of knowledge in assurance services. It consists of classes that emphasize the fundamentals of auditing, fraud, risk, data analytics and information technology, as well as related skills necessary to succeed in providing assurance. This degree is part of the College of Business, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Taxation, Graduate Certificate
The fully online Graduate Certificate in Taxation program is designed for students and professionals who want a solid foundation of knowledge of the tax field. It consists of classes that emphasize fundamentals of federal income tax, tax research and consultancy, taxation of corporations, taxation of partnerships and special topics related to taxation. This degree is part of the College of Business, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Accounting, Bachelor of Science
The Accounting major qualifies students to apply for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examinations in Minnesota. This degree is part of the College of Business, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Accounting, minor
A minor in accounting consists of 18 credits and requires a total cumulative 2.50 GPA. This minor is part of the College of Business, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Accelerated Accounting, Certificate
The Accelerated Certificate in Accounting is designed for individuals who have completed, or are pursuing, undergraduate degrees outside of accounting. This fully online program prepares individuals for entry level accounting positions or entry into a Master of Accounting program. This degree is part of the College of Business, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Business Law, Certificate
The Business Law Certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully identify and navigate the key legal and ethical issues faced by today's businesses.
Master of Accounting
This fully online program provides students with the credit hours necessary to become a Certified Public Accountant, prepares them for success in a dynamic job market and produces graduates with skills and abilities that will allow them to advance faster. This degree is part of the College of Business, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Assurance, Graduate Certificate
The fully online Graduate Certificate in Assurance program is designed for students and professionals who want a solid foundation of knowledge in assurance services. It consists of classes that emphasize the fundamentals of auditing, fraud, risk, data analytics and information technology, as well as related skills necessary to succeed in providing assurance. This degree is part of the College of Business, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Taxation, Graduate Certificate
The fully online Graduate Certificate in Taxation program is designed for students and professionals who want a solid foundation of knowledge of the tax field. It consists of classes that emphasize fundamentals of federal income tax, tax research and consultancy, taxation of corporations, taxation of partnerships and special topics related to taxation. This degree is part of the College of Business, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
The Abstract Accounting Magazine
Discover the latest news, stories and updates from the accounting program in the Abstract Accounting Magazine. Published twice a year, the magazine highlights our students, programs and partners.
Meet the Firms Event
Each fall, students are welcome to attend the Meet the Firms events, a premier accounting and finance career fair sponsored by the College of Business. Connect with top public accounting firms, private industry companies and government agencies.
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Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting and Finance Club
Beta Alpha Psi is an esteemed honor organization dedicated to students and professionals specializing in financial information.
Accounting Advisory Council
The College of Business Accounting Program has an advisory council with over 10 industry partners. Meet the current accounting industry partners.
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