Accounting
Earn your bachelor’s degree in accounting at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Accredited by AACSB International, our accounting program provides you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to stay at the forefront of the industry and stand out in today’s competitive job market.
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Learn how to compile and analyze financial statements, evaluate a company’s internal controls and produce professional communications on technical accounting issues, including regulatory reporting. Internships, study abroad, the National Student Exchange program and projects with local businesses will provide you with professional experience and the opportunity to build your skillset. You'll also gain a competitive edge through workshops on networking, interviewing, career development and business etiquette.
Preparation for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) professional certification examinations is a major focus of the program's curriculum. And you will find that our expert faculty go out of their way to ensure you have what you need to succeed.
With the employment of accountants and auditors continuing to rise, now is the perfect time to begin your degree in accounting.
Program Details
Accreditation Information
Our business programs are among the best. We are accredited by AACSB International, a mark of excellence achieved by less than 5% of all business schools worldwide.
Licensure Information
Most states allow applicants to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam once they have completed the accounting coursework from the 120-credit degree, but all states require the completion of 150 credits before a license is issued.
The requirements of this program meet the educational requirements for licensure following the CPA exam and the completion of 150 credits in the following states or territories: Alaska, American Samoa, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
The requirements of the program do not meet the educational requirements for licensure following the CPA exam and the completion of 150 credits in the following states, often due to additional required credits in particular subjects such as ethics, business law, or additional specific accounting courses: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, US Virgin Islands, West Virginia.
Accounting majors are forward-thinking, business-savvy individuals with a thirst for knowledge — and so are our faculty. Course curriculum focuses on ways you can stay sharp, current and on top of your game.
The Baker Tilly Accounting and Finance classroom, a space created specifically for accounting majors, gives you opportunities to learn, collaborate and network. Made possible by Baker Tilly and 17 UW-Eau Claire alumni, this unique classroom fosters connections to an amazing company and with other accounting students.
The Department of Accounting and Finance’s IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program helps prepare tax returns for people in need. In addition to helping others and gaining real experience, this volunteer opportunity allows you to fulfill your UW-Eau Claire service-learning requirement.
To help you meet potential employers and gain a better understanding of the different types of careers in accounting, we host an annual Public Accounting Career Fair — exclusive to those majoring in accounting. This event is an excellent opportunity to make connections and submit your resume for current and future job openings.
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My internships and student leadership positions gave me experiences that classrooms cannot teach. UWEC is enthusiastic about encouraging students to get involved in campus orgs and community jobs, which I believe are essential to being a successful student and making connections that will last forever.
I will cherish the connections I made and my experiences at UW-Eau Claire for the rest of my life. I had the privilege to hold many leadership positions and grow to my fullest potential. UWEC will always hold a place in my heart.
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Where can the accounting program lead me after graduation?
Your accounting degree from UW-Eau Claire will allow you to help both individuals and businesses arrive at effective financial solutions. Because many organizations need accountants, graduates find employment in a variety of industries and organizations. Explore careers in public accounting, financial accounting, managerial accounting, internal auditing, and tax accounting.
Example Careers
- Internal auditor
- Tax consultant
- Certified public accountant
- Financial business analyst
- Actuary
- Chief financial officer
- Loan administrator
- Bank examiner
Recent Graduates
Financial Advisory
Edward Jones
Wisconsin
Staff Accountant
Wipfli LLP
Wisconsin
Senior Assurance Associate
Crowe Horwath LLP
Illinois
Business Technology Solutions Consulting Associate
RSM US LLP
Minnesota
Partner
Ernst & Young
Minnesota
Audit Associate
Boulay
Minnesota
UW-Eau Claire’s accounting bachelor's degree program pairs a well-rounded liberal education with major-specific coursework in accounting and business. Graduates are eligible to take the examinations for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designations. Accounting majors interested in sitting for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination can satisfy the 150-hour requirement by completing a second major, adding a minor and/or completing one of the College's certificates.
Here are a few courses in Accounting at UW-Eau Claire.
ACCT 201
Introduction to Accounting
An introduction to accounting applied to business organizations. Emphasis is on the uses of accounting information in decision-making by internal and external users.
ACCT 313
Auditing
Basic coverage of all steps in creating audit programs according to the audit risk model, and current issues in auditing. Specific coverage includes company risk evaluation, internal control, company analysis, and audit reporting.
ACCT 420
Fraud Investigation and Prevention
Coverage of fraud methods, fraud investigation, and fraud prevention through internal controls. Emphasis on financial and asset misappropriation frauds.
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