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Accounting

Accounting is the language of the business world. Individuals who understand accounting are in a position to evaluate business transactions, advise others on the economic consequences of different business choices and take leadership roles in government and industry. Accounting is a technical field, requiring students to understand a wide range of accounting concepts and relationships. Yet, as leaders, accountants must be able to communicate to others how these concepts and relationships apply to management issues and create accounting systems that provide solutions.

Accounting often deals with historical data, but
accountants use that data to make decisions that affect the future. Whether costing products to develop a pricing strategy, forecasting financial information to secure a loan or analyzing new tax legislation to assess its impact on business transactions, accountants provide information that can be used to change the future. If you are analytical, persuasive, self confident, and flexible, you should consider accounting.

PROGRAM
The School of Accountancy curriculum provides you with the combination of a broad business background and technical accounting knowledge necessary for success in this dynamic profession. The program develops your conceptual and technical accounting skills, as well as your written and oral communication skills.

The curriculum allows you to explore a wide range of subject areas. Specialized topics such as auditing, computer information systems, taxation and international accounting are introduced and explored.

As a graduate of the School of Accountancy, you will be well prepared for professional careers in public accounting, as well as for managerial accounting positions in government or industry.

RESOURCES
The School of Accountancy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a leader in business education. Faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized in their fields; visiting executives and scholars further enrich your learning environment.

The School of Accountancy and its students also benefit from excellent relationships with regional and international CPA firms, providing opportunities for you to interact with professionals.

Both the bachelors and the 5-year master program offered by the School of Accountancy are accredited by AACSB International–an achievement few programs in the nation have attained–and are the only fully accredited programs in Nebraska. In addition, the School of Accountancy is a member of the Federation of Schools of Accountancy.

Students and alumni of the School of Accountancy continue to excel. University of Nebraska–Lincoln accounting students have been awarded prestigious scholarships and grants by the American Accounting Association, public accounting firms and numerous corporations.

ACTIVITIES
As an accounting major, you may be interested in the activities of Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary accounting organization open to top junior and senior students. Beta Alpha Psi provides opportunities for you to interact with accounting professionals from industry and government, as well as from regional and international CPA firms. Chapter meetings provide you with professional perspectives on current issues; members also explore topics such as interview techniques, selecting the right position and making the transition from student to professional.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Beta Alpha Psi chapter strives to develop students professional and leadership traits. It has won numerous individual and group awards for excellence at both the regional and national levels.

You will have additional opportunities for professional development through programs offered by the Institute of Management Accountants Student Chapter at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. This organization is open to any student in the School of Accountancy.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
In addition to scholarships awarded by the University, the Forrest C. Blood Scholarship, a freshman honors scholarship offered by the College of Business Administration, is awarded to approximately 10 new freshmen each year. To be eligible for this $1000 renewable scholarship, you must be admitted to the College of Business Administration and the Honors Program, have a minimum 28 ACT score, and, in certain instances, have financial need as determined by FAFSA. As with University scholarships, by applying for admission and submitting complete admissions application materials, you will be automatically considered for the Forrest C. Blood Scholarship.

Additional scholarships are available for students who have completed 12 credit hours at the University as students in the College of Business Administration. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding students depending upon major, extracurricular activities, grade point average, and financial need.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• 4 units of English
• 4 units of mathematics
• 3 units of social sciences
• 3 units of natural sciences
• 2 units of foreign language

In addition, you must either rank in the top half of your high school class, or have an ACT composite score of 20 or higher, or have an SAT total score (Critical Reading and Math only) of 950 or higher.

Additional Information

CAREERS
• Analysts/Advisors
• Consulting
• Government
• Industry
• Public Accounting

CONTACTS:
Undergraduate programs in Accountancy, contact:
School of Accountancy
University of Nebraska
307 CBA
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0488
(402) 472-2337

Other programs in the College of Business Administration, contact:
Dean’s Office for Undergraduate Programs
University of Nebraska
138 CBA
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0405
(402) 472-2310
undergrad@unlnotes.unl.edu
www.cba.unl.edu

Admission process, or other programs of the University of Nebraska, contact:
Office of Admissions
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Alexander Building
313 N 13th St
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0256 (402) 472-2023 or
(800) 742-8800 ext. 2023

admissions@unl.edu
College of Business Administration
University of Nebraska-Lincoln