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At the heart of all areas and functions of business are accountants, carefully working behind the scenes to ensure success. No matter the status of our economy, companies large and small will always need accountants. If you’re a numbers person who’s excited about the opportunities this important role can provide, the University of Central Missouri’s Accountancy programs can help you prepare for a rewarding career.
Our Accountancy programs are known for providing a student-centered education that readies students like you for professional success. Employers will value your career preparedness — and offer competitive salaries and benefits to reward it, too.
Find the program for you at UCM
No matter your career goals, you’ll find a program that aligns with your interests, from a minor to a master’s degree. Our Accountancy programs offers courses covering topics in financial accounting, individual and corporate tax law, accounting information systems, managerial accounting, data analytics and more — all while providing opportunities for you to gain practical experience and work with industry-standard software.
As an accountancy major, you are automatically a member of ASO free of charge.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
VITA is offered on campus each tax season. You will attend training sessions to become certified and then volunteer to prepare income tax returns for UCM students, staff and the general public. The hands-on experience you will gain is invaluable, as is the service provided to our many taxpayer participants. VITA Flyer
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AACSB-accredited since 1995
Small class sizes, big advantages
Numerous scholarships
Among most popular colleges for accounting
Find your Accountancy future at UCM
At the University of Central Missouri, we’re committed to providing you with a well-rounded, applied accounting education — plus learning opportunities outside of the classroom — to help you realize a lifetime of success.
- Various student organizations and activities: Join organizations and activities to help you develop leadership skills, gain valuable experience and interact with fellow students and professionals alike. We offer an annual Accountancy Meet the Firms event, social activities and networking opportunities, plus student groups such as Accountancy Student Organization and Beta Alpha Psi.
- Collaborative, state-of-the-art classrooms and courses: Take classes in our recently renovated collaboration classroom with flexible seating and cutting-edge technology. Use data analytics tools and become well-versed in industry software and techniques. Take advantage of a private computer lab for UCM Accounting students.
- Engaging, expert instructors: Your instructors will be with you every step of the way as you complete courses, take certification exams and transition from student to professional. Our faculty also regularly publish in accounting and academic journals, so you know they’ll bring extensive real-world experience to the classroom.
What can you do with a degree in one of UCM’s Accountancy programs?
The University of Central Missouri’s Accountancy undergraduate and graduate programs will provide you with a number of rewarding and exciting career opportunities. Accountancy graduates have successfully advanced in their careers and become leaders in their firms and communities.
With an Accounting degree from UCM, you’ll be prepared for a career in accounting throughout a wide range of industries and specialty areas:
- Public accounting firms
- Government agencies
- Individuals
- Large corporations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Small companies
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