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Accountancy (Combined or Accelerated B.Acc./M.Acc.)

From internships with the Big Four to coursework focused on career skills, our students graduate ready to launch a career.

Successful organizations require financial leadership, whether you plan to run a Fortune 500 company or a local non-profit. Develop the skills and experience you'll need to become an accountant, frequently with a full-time job offer before graduation.

Program Snapshot
Program type:
Combined (Major and Master's)
Format:
On-campus
Est. time to complete:
4-5 years
Credit hours:
144 (Combined), 139 (Accelerated)

Why Study Accountancy at UND?

If you’re looking for the fastest route to a graduate degree and a rewarding career, a combined degree program is an ideal choice. Do more than report numbers. Use them to make an impact. Our combined Bachelors/Masters of Accountancy program will:

  • Put you on the fast track. You'll earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in just 5 years
  • Prepare you to sit for the CPA exam. UND graduates consistently beat the national average on the CPA exam
  • Offer a variety of concentrations valuable to future employers including; data analytics, public administration and organizational leadership

Accreditation

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This program is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB International puts the Nistler CoBPA in the top 5% of business schools in the world.

How Combined and Accelerated Degrees Work

If you are an incoming freshman or transfer student, apply to UND and your program. As a current student, connect with your advisor to make sure you stay on track for the combined program. During your junior year, you can officially apply to the School of Graduate Studies. Complete the required courses, and you'll earn both your B.S. and graduate degree at the same time.

Graduate Assistantships

Campus M.Acc. students who are pursuing the professional track can also apply to be a Graduate Assistant (GA). These positions allow you to work alongside faculty and staff in the college and hone your research skills and assist with teaching-related activities. GA's are compensated with a competitive stipend and/or tuition waivers. To apply, please contact Michelle Garske at michelle.garske@UND.edu.

Gain the Insights to Lead

Professors are readily available to provide the guidance you need to succeed.

 

Accounting Overview

  • Intern with the Big 4 (PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG) or national and regional public accounting firms.

  • Live with fellow business students in our Business Living & Learning Community.

  • Join Beta Alpha Psi, a popular honor society linked to many financial professionals.

  • Participate in regional and national case competitions.

  • Get a head start on your job search by visiting the Accounting Career Fair or the Pancratz Career Development Center, or taking our Introduction to Accounting Careers course.

Outcomes from Accounting Programs

 
92%
Recent accounting graduates who are employed or are pursuing graduate degrees
70K

Median annual salary for accountants and auditors*

*Bureau of Labor Statistics

Research finds that M.Acc. graduates are more likely to be placed in many accounting positions and are more likely to be promoted within public accounting than bachelor of accounting graduates.

This program prepares you for a variety of roles including:

  • accounting managers
  • auditors
  • budget analysts
  • business owners
  • chief executive officers
  • chief financial officers
  • comptrollers
  • forensic accountants
  • partners in public accounting firms
  • tax preparer
  • tax consultant

UND Accountancy Alumni

Accountancy alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

  • Deloitte, LLP
  • Eide Bailly, LLP
  • Pricewaterhousecoopers, LLP
  • Brady Martz & Associates, PC
  • Ernst & Young, LLP

Courses in Accounting Programs

 

ACCT 160. Intro to Accounting Careers. 1-3 Credits.

An introduction to accounting careers and the accounting profession. Students develop skills and resources that will help them launch a career in accounting. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ACCT 200 or declared or pre accountancy major or consent of CoBPA academic advisor. F,S.

ACCT 309. Accounting Information Systems. 3 Credits.

The application of systems design and use from the accountant's perspective. Coverage includes computerized and manual accounting systems, elements of internal control, flowcharting, and the interface of accounting and management information systems. Prerequisites: ACCT 301 and Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 501. Seminar in Accounting Issues. 3 Credits.

Addresses current issues in accounting and develops appropriate professional judgment through researching and applying accounting standards. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc director. F,S.

ACCT 511. Taxation of Businesses. 3 Credits.

This graduate-level course covers federal taxation of business organizations. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. S.

ACCT 405. Assurance Services. 3 Credits.

Explores methods of improving the quality of information or its context for decision makers. Examples include assurances on the reliability of financial statements, the processes and controls used to manage and operate businesses, assertions and agreements made to third parties, and regulatory compliance. Prerequisites: ACCT 302, ACCT 309, ECON 210; Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

  

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