Explore the Accounting Program
Earn your degree from an accredited Accounting program where you’ll manage, examine, and communicate the financial resources of an organization, all while paving the way to achieve your CPA or go straight into the field. With a bright mind and promising future, you’ll find a career in Financial Analysis, Public Accounting, Management Accounting, Banking, Taxation, or Finance, to name a few.
Accounting is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
- UMN Crookston was recently granted official accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Our accounting program also received separate accreditation, which makes UMN Crookston one of only two universities in the state of Minnesota with this honor. Learn why this accreditation matters.
- The University of Minnesota Crookston's (UMC) degree in Accounting is designed to provide students with both the theoretical and the analytical framework required to work effectively in public, private, or governmental accounting.
- There are many growth opportunities and a wide variety of job possibilities.
- UMC Accounting graduates have excellent communication and technology skills which makes them very marketable.
- We also offer classes outside of the major that compliment it and help students become successful.
- Get involved with the Accounting & Finance Society, a student organization.
- Small class sizes and individualized attention.
- The University of Minnesota Crookston Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting is offered on campus and online. Don't forget we also have an accounting minor on campus and online.
Certifications
- Upon completion of the 120 credit hour program, a graduate may choose take certification examinations through our campus to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (review courses available), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) at a 4-year university instead of being involved within a master’s program. The respective certificates will be issued with the attainment of a satisfactory score and the completion of the appropriate experience. For more information, visit the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) site for more information.
*Many states now require 150 semester credits of education to take the CPA exam or be licensed. Please check with individual state boards of accountancy or Accounting faculty knowledgeable about this requirement.
To view the current Accounting, BS curriculum, visit our catalog site:
View Accounting, BS curriculum
Also, we offer a minor in Accounting:
View Accounting minor curriculum
Starting Salaries: $41,600 - 60,000
Jobs are projected to remain in high demand for the foreseeable future. Accounting graduates take positions as/in:
- Financial Accountants
- Financial Managers
- Cost and Management Accountants
- Management Advisory Consultants
- Tax Accountants and Consultants
- Financial Analysts and Personal Financial Advisors
- Independent Auditors with CPA Firms
- Internal Auditors for Corporations or Government Organizations
- FBI Agents
- Forensic Accounting and Auditing
- Banking and Management
Accounting also provides a good foundation upon which to build a career in many business ventures.
Let’s get real.
You’re ready for a place that’s big enough to grow...
and small enough to care. So get ready... for the University of Minnesota Crookston. With more than 30 majors, minors and certificates... you’ll earn a University of Minnesota degree in a close-knit community...where faculty become friends and friends feel like family. And to get a degree that can make a difference... you don’t need a big city... just big dreams.
Considering Online?
The University of Minnesota Crookston opens the door for those who are ready. Ready to change their life, ready to achieve goals, and ready to make a difference in the lives around them. There are so many reasons why students chose to study online with us. Whether you’re looking for a career change, starting college for the first time, or looking to start over -- whatever your reason is, here’s what we have to offer!
- UMN Crookston was recently granted official accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Our accounting program also received separate accreditation, which makes UMN Crookston one of only two universities in the state of Minnesota with this honor. Learn why this accreditation matters.
- The University of Minnesota Crookston's degree in Accounting is designed to provide students with both the theoretical and the analytical framework required to work effectively in public, private, or governmental accounting.
- There are many growth opportunities and a wide variety of job possibilities.
- UMC Accounting graduates have excellent communication and technology skills which makes them very marketable.
- We also offer classes outside of the major that compliment it and help students become successful.
- Small class sizes and individualized attention.
- If you're not interested in an Accounting major, try our online accounting minor.
Certificates & Certifications
- Degree or non-degree seeking students interested in advancing as a tax professional have the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Taxation at the University of Minnesota Crookston. The certificate is offered to students both on campus and online.
- Upon completion of the 120 credit hour program, a graduate may choose take certification examinations through our campus to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (CPA exam review courses available through UMC
), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) at a 4-year university instead of being involved within a master’s program. The respective certificates will be issued with the attainment of a satisfactory score and the completion of the appropriate experience. For more information, visit the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) site for more information.
*Many states now require 150 semester credits of education to take the CPA exam or be licensed. Please check with individual state boards of accountancy or Accounting faculty knowledgeable about this requirement.
To view the current Accounting, BS curriculum, visit our catalog site:
View Accounting, BS curriculum
Also, we offer a minor in Accounting:
View Accounting minor curriculum
Her smile is the first thing you notice about Hailee Rice. And, the Accounting major from Fertile, Minn., smiles a lot these days with good reason. She loves her major and her internship at the Crookston office of Brady Martz & Associates, P.C. Learn more.
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Senior Ross Sigler, an Accounting major at the University of Minnesota, Crookston talks about his experience in "In Accounting, Everyone Counts" from the Spring 2014 version of the Torch magazine. Nearing the end of his college career, Sigler looks back and says, “The people here are the best. I like the size of the campus and the campus culture. I made the right choice.”
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Mawaye Appleton, 2014, Brooklyn Park, Minn., it was much more than a visit to company headquarters. For the accounting and management double major at the University of Minnesota Crookston, it was a time she will never forget.
Dae Yeul "Danny" Lee, 2013, an international student from Seoul, Korea, discusses his experiences as a student at the U of M, Crookston and a tells bit about his major, accounting.
Update: Danny's goal is to be a global leader who makes positive contributions to the world. As the founding president of UMC Accounting Society, he took the initiative in certifying UMC as the IRS tax assistance site for the community. He is also currently co-president of Multicultural International Club and UMC Residential Life Community Adviser. After graduation, he will start his career with Ernst & Young in September 2013.
Xiaowei Zhou, 2013 - My name is Xiaowei and I am from Chongqing, China. After graduating, I will pursue my Master of Science in Accounting at graduate school. So far, I have been admitted to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), North Dakota State University (NDSU), and University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). I planned to continue my graduate study at UIC. I believe the education in UMC and my advisor’s and instructors’ references played an important role through my application process. I do really appreciate all the support and education I received from University of Minnesota Crookston.
Yundi Liu, 2013 - My name is Yundi Liu. I transferred from a Chinese university to UMC in 2010. I appreciate all the faculty, staff, and classmates who help me a lot in and outside of the classroom. I have accomplished much during my undergraduate years. However, I recognize that there remains much to learn and to experience. Thus, I am intent to move forward to advanced studies in accounting at a graduate school. I have been admitted to the graduate programs at the Illinois State University, University of Massachusetts, University of San Diego, and Rochester Institute of Technology.
Bradley Kappes, 2010, a double major in Accounting and Agricultural Business talks about his experience at the U of M, Crookston in "A Perfect Blend" in the Spring 2010 version of the Torch magazine.
Starting Salaries: $41,600 - 60,000
Jobs are projected to remain in high demand for the foreseeable future. Accounting graduates take positions as/in:
- Financial Accountants
- Financial Managers
- Cost and Management Accountants
- Management Advisory Consultants
- Tax Accountants and Consultants
- Financial Analysts and Personal Financial Advisors
- Independent Auditors with CPA Firms
- Internal Auditors for Corporations or Government Organizations
- FBI Agents
- Forensic Accounting and Auditing
- Banking and Management
Accounting also provides a good foundation upon which to build a career in many business ventures.
Prepare for your CPA Exam online while earning college credits at the same time!
The Business Department at the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) has teamed up with Gleim CPA Review to offer CPA Review courses that can be taken online for college credit.
Program course features:
- Online Classes
UMC CPA Review courses contain four unique online classes totaling twelve credits -
ACCT 4511. CPA Review Course-- Regulation. (3 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer) Prepares students for Regulation section of CPA exam. prereq: 4405
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ACCT 4512. CPA Review Course--Financial Reporting and Accounting. (3 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer) Prepares students to sit for Financial Reporting/Accounting section of CPA exam. prereq: 4111
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ACCT 4513. CPA Review Course--Auditing and Attestation. (3 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer) Prepares students to sit for Auditing/Attestation section of CPA exam. prereq: 4310
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ACCT 4514. CPA Review Course--Business Environment and Concepts. (3 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer) Prepares students for Business Environment/ Concepts section of CPA exam. prereq: 3322
- Earned Credits
Credits earned can be applied toward the 150-credit requirement to sit for the CPA exam. - Expert Instruction
Courses are taught by highly-qualified Accounting faculty members with extensive subject knowledge, industry experiences, and notable online teaching experience. - Convenience and Flexibility
Courses are offered entirely online and are accessible 24/7
Note: Many states now require 150 semester credits of education to take the CPA exam or be licensed. Please check with individual state boards of accountancy or Accounting faculty knowledgeable about this requirement.
Registration
To register, or for more information, please contact:
Admissions
University of Minnesota Crookston
Owen Hall, Suite-A
2900 University Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716
218-281-8569
800-UMC-MINN (862-6466)
218-281-8575 (FAX)
umcinfo@umn.edu
Degree or non-degree seeking students interested in advancing as a tax professional will now have the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Taxation at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. The certificate is offered to students both on campus and online.
The certificate is designed to prepare the student for a career in tax preparation, including individual, farm, business, trusts, estates, payroll, estate taxes, etc. In addition, it prepares the student to pass the registered tax return preparer competency test.
The certificate also would appeal to non-licensed paid preparers and to individuals interested in a new career as a tax preparer. In order to complete the certificate, students will take classes in income tax, tax preparation, and accounting systems.
Background
Effective January 1, 2011, all paid preparers of 1040 income tax returns are required to obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) before preparing and filing tax returns. Current preparers will be issued a provisional PTIN, and have until the end of 2013 to pass the Registered Tax Return Preparer competency test administered by the IRS.
Required Courses:
See current list of required courses
Apply Now!:
Apply Online
Paper Application Forms
Tuition & Fees:
Learn more about tuition and fees.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available for eligible degree seeking students. Students must fill out the FAFSA form in order to apply for financial aid. Use code 004069 when applying for financial aid for this program. UMC offers more information on financial aid and scholarships to help students understand options for paying for college.
Questions:
Center for Adult Learning
218 281 8681 (local)
1-800-862-6466 ext. 8681 (toll free)
218-281-8676 (fax)
umclearn@umn.edu
www.umcrookston.edu/online
Upon completion of the 120 credit hour program, a graduate may choose to take any of the following certifications:
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
The CIA designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field. Moreover, earning the CIA designation is more than just proof of what you know and what you’ve achieved — it’s the best way for auditing professionals to communicate to the world that they are prepared to meet today’s challenges. Candidates leave the program enriched with educational experience, information, and business tools that can be applied immediately in any organization or business environment. Learn more about being a CIA.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential is the advanced professional certification that delivers tangible value. It demonstrates your command of the critical accounting and financial management skills demanded by today’s dynamic businesses, translating into significant career opportunities for you. Learn more about being a CMA.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
CPAs, and potential CPAs, have a variety of career paths from which to choose. Within public accounting, you can work for any sized firm, ranging from a large, international CPA firm to a small local accounting practice. Within the firm, you can work in such areas as audit, tax and management consulting. The same holds true in business and industry, where you can choose careers in companies of all sizes, working in diverse areas such as financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, financial analysis and treasury/cash management. Within government, you can create a path to success at either the federal, state or local level. Non-profit organizations and education also offer many diverse opportunities. Learn more about being a CPA.
Prepare for your CPA Exam online while earning college credits at the same time!
The Business Department at the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) has teamed up with Gleim CPA Review to offer CPA Review courses that can be taken online for college credit.
Program course features:
- Online Classes
UMC CPA Review courses contain four unique online classes totaling twelve credits - ACCT 4511. CPA Review Course-- Regulation. (3 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer) Prepares students for Regulation section of CPA exam. prereq: 4405
- ACCT 4512. CPA Review Course--Financial Reporting and Accounting. (3 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer) Prepares students to sit for Financial Reporting/Accounting section of CPA exam. prereq: 4111
- ACCT 4513. CPA Review Course--Auditing and Attestation. (3 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer) Prepares students to sit for Auditing/Attestation section of CPA exam. prereq: 4310
- ACCT 4514. CPA Review Course--Business Environment and Concepts. (3 cr. ; Student Option; Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer) Prepares students for Business Environment/ Concepts section of CPA exam. prereq: 3322
- Earned Credits
Credits earned can be applied toward the 150-credit requirement to sit for the CPA exam. - Expert Instruction
Courses are taught by highly-qualified Accounting faculty members with extensive subject knowledge, industry experiences, and notable online teaching experience. - Convenience and Flexibility
Courses are offered entirely online and are accessible 24/7
Note: Many states now require 150 semester credits of education to take the CPA exam or be licensed. Please check with individual state boards of accountancy or Accounting faculty knowledgeable about this requirement.
Registration
To register, or for more information, please contact:
Admissions
University of Minnesota Crookston
Owen Hall, Suite-A
2900 University Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716
218-281-8569
800-UMC-MINN (862-6466)
218-281-8575 (FAX)
umcinfo@umn.edu
Degree or non-degree seeking students interested in advancing as a tax professional will now have the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Taxation at the University of Minnesota Crookston. The certificate is offered to students both on campus and online.
The certificate is designed to prepare the student for a career in tax preparation, including individual, farm, business, trusts, estates, payroll, estate taxes, etc. In addition, it prepares the student to pass the registered tax return preparer competency test.
The certificate also would appeal to non-licensed paid preparers and to individuals interested in a new career as a tax preparer. In order to complete the certificate, students will take classes in income tax, tax preparation, and accounting systems.
Background
Effective January 1, 2011, all paid preparers of 1040 income tax returns are required to obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) before preparing and filing tax returns. Current preparers will be issued a provisional PTIN, and have until the end of 2013 to pass the Registered Tax Return Preparer competency test administered by the IRS.
Required Courses:
See current list of required courses
Apply Now!:
Apply Online
Paper Application Forms
Tuition & Fees:
Learn more about tuition and fees.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available for eligible degree seeking students. Students must fill out the FAFSA form in order to apply for financial aid. Use code 004069 when applying for financial aid for this program. UMC offers more information on financial aid and scholarships to help students understand options for paying for college.
Questions:
Office of Admissions
218-281-8569 (local)
1-800-862-6466 ext. 8569 (toll free)
218-281-8676 (fax)
cronline@umn.edu
www.umcrookston.edu/online
Upon completion of the 120 credit hour program, a graduate may choose to take any of the following certifications:
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
The CIA designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field. Moreover, earning the CIA designation is more than just proof of what you know and what you’ve achieved — it’s the best way for auditing professionals to communicate to the world that they are prepared to meet today’s challenges. Candidates leave the program enriched with educational experience, information, and business tools that can be applied immediately in any organization or business environment. Learn more about being a CIA.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential is the advanced professional certification that delivers tangible value. It demonstrates your command of the critical accounting and financial management skills demanded by today’s dynamic businesses, translating into significant career opportunities for you. Learn more about being a CMA.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
CPAs, and potential CPAs, have a variety of career paths from which to choose. Within public accounting, you can work for any sized firm, ranging from a large, international CPA firm to a small local accounting practice. Within the firm, you can work in such areas as audit, tax and management consulting. The same holds true in business and industry, where you can choose careers in companies of all sizes, working in diverse areas such as financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, financial analysis and treasury/cash management. Within government, you can create a path to success at either the federal, state or local level. Non-profit organizations and education also offer many diverse opportunities. Learn more about being a CPA.
Prepare for you CPA Exam Online While Earning College Credits
The Business Department at the UMN Crookston has teamed up with Gleim CPA Review to offer four CPA Review courses (12 credits) that can be taken online for college credit.
- ACCT 4511. CPA Review Course-- Regulation. (3 cr.) Prepares students for Regulation section of CPA exam. prereq: 4405
- ACCT 4512. CPA Review Course--Financial Reporting and Accounting. (3 cr.) Prepares students to sit for Financial Reporting/Accounting section of CPA exam. prereq: 4111
- ACCT 4513. CPA Review Course--Auditing and Attestation. (3 cr.) Prepares students to sit for Auditing/Attestation section of CPA exam. prereq: 4310
- ACCT 4514. CPA Review Course--Business Environment and Concepts. (3 cr.) Prepares students for Business Environment/ Concepts section of CPA exam. prereq: 3322
Earned Credits: Credits earned can be applied toward the 150-credit requirement to sit for the CPA exam.
Get Involved
Join the Accounting & Finance Society and network with members of the business community as well as learn from experienced professionals.
Career Options
- Forensic Accounting & Auditing
- Tax Accountants & Consultants
- Financial Accountants & Managers
- Internal Auditors for Corporations or Government Organizations
- Banking and Management
Accounting Minor
Learn more about our Accounting minor.
Earning your 120 credit hour degree will set you up to take certification exmainations in Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Complete our 4 CPA Review Courses.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredited. Learn more about what this accreditation means for you.
Grace Menze
Barry Stephens
Craig Miller
Kara Bowen
Ali Saeedi
Wm Leckie
Grace Menze
Barry Stephens
Craig Miller
Kara Bowen
Ali Saeedi
Wm Leckie
Questions?
Rob Glarum
umcinfo@crk.umn.edu | (218) 281-8569
Questions?
Rob Glarum
umcinfo@crk.umn.edu | (218) 281-8569
Earning your 120 credit hour degree will set you up to take certification exmainations in Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Complete our 4 CPA Review courses.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredited. Learn more about what this accreditation means for you.
Complete 4 CPA Review Courses
The Business Department at the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) has teamed up with Gleim CPA Review to offer Four CPA Review courses (12 credits) that can be taken online for college credit.
- ACCT 4511. CPA Review Course-- Regulation. (3 cr.) Prepares students for Regulation section of CPA exam. prereq: 4405
- ACCT 4512. CPA Review Course--Financial Reporting and Accounting. (3 cr.) Prepares students to sit for Financial Reporting/Accounting section of CPA exam. prereq: 4111
- ACCT 4513. CPA Review Course--Auditing and Attestation. (3 cr.) Prepares students to sit for Auditing/Attestation section of CPA exam. prereq: 4310
- ACCT 4514. CPA Review Course--Business Environment and Concepts. (3 cr.) Prepares students for Business Environment/ Concepts section of CPA exam. prereq: 3322
Earned Credits: Credits earned can be applied toward the 150-credit requirement to sit for the CPA exam.
Note: Many states now require 150 semester credits of education to take the CPA exam or be licensed. Please check with individual state boards of accountancy or Accounting faculty knowledgeable about this requirement.
Career Options
- Forensic Accounting & Auditing
- Tax Accountants & Consultants
- Financial Accountants & Managers
- Internal Auditors for Corporations or Government Organizations
- Banking and Management
Want to become CPA, CIA, or CMA Certified?
Upon completion of the 120 credit hour program, a graduate may choose take certification examinations through our campus to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (review courses available), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) at a 4-year university instead of being involved within a master’s program. The respective certificates will be issued with the attainment of a satisfactory score and the completion of the appropriate experience. For more information, visit the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) site for more information.
