Program Overview
Accountants are essential in nearly every industry. They keep businesses and organizations on track for success by managing finances, creating strategic plans and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. A major in accounting at UW-Superior will open a world of opportunities in this in-demand field, giving you a solid broad-based business education along with in-depth accounting and auditing training.
Outstanding Instructors
Faculty members are certified as public accountants, internal auditors, management accountants and fraud examiners.
High Exam Pass Rates
Our students have outstanding CPA exam pass rates.
Experiential Learning
Benefit from real-life case studies, applied learning throughout the program, and ample internship opportunities.
What You’ll Learn
Build a strong foundation in accounting, business and financial decision-making while developing the analytical and technical skills employers value. You’ll learn how to interpret financial information, solve complex business challenges and support organizations through ethical and strategic financial practices.
You’ll gain practical skills in:
- Financial and managerial accounting
- Auditing and assurance
- Cost accounting and taxation
- Business law and regulatory compliance
- Fraud examination and risk assessment
- Financial analysis and business decision-making
Through case studies, applied coursework and internship opportunities, you’ll gain real-world experience that prepares you for careers in public, corporate and government accounting. The program also provides a strong foundation for pursuing professional certifications, including the CPA, CMA, CFE and CIA exams.
My experience in the accounting program has been incredibly rewarding, providing me with a solid foundation in both technical skills and analytical thinking. The challenges in the curriculum pushed me to think critically, while the support from professors and peers helped me grow personally and professionally. This experience has set a strong beginning for my career in accounting
The accounting program at UWS is perfectly tailored for those aiming to become certified accountants. The faculty not only deeply understands the complexities of the industry but are also profoundly committed to the success of each student. Thanks to small class sizes, I can frequently engage directly with my professors who are patient and eager to enhance our learning experience.
My UWS education really helped me grow as an individual. I formed great relationships at UWS with my professors because of the small class sizes and I now work with some of my peers from my graduating class. Those connections have made the transition from an academic setting to a professional setting much smoother.
Program Outcomes/Career Opportunities
Although there are many career opportunities for students with a Bachelor of Accounting degree, many seek certifications and licensures to expand employment opportunities. Completion of the program prepares students to take examinations for certified public accountants, certified managerial accountants, certified fraud examiners and certified internal auditors.
Employment growth in the accounting field is expected to remain strong for the next decade. You will find career opportunities as:
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