Accounting

Why study accounting?

An accounting program major prepares students to excel in private, government, corporate and nonprofit areas with a broad knowledge of business practices and types of accounting.

  • Accounting courses are taught with a forward-looking perspective, integrating technology and cutting-edge topics. 
  • This program, paired with the Master of Arts in Professional Accountancy (MPA), meets requirements from the South Dakota State Board of Accountancy and others that have elected the 150-hour educational requirement to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

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Accounting at AU

Accounting at AU

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Emily Grein '24
Beyond the Books at AU: Accounting and Finance Major Finds ‘Perfect Match’ With Internship at Northrop Grumman

Augustana University student Emily Grein ‘24, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is a double major in accounting and finance. This summer, she traveled back to her roots in Minnesota for an internship at Northrop Gruman in Plymouth.

Meghan Harold '22
Beyond the Books at AU: Triple Major, MPA Program Student Building Professional Network Through Ernst & Young Internship

Meghan Harold ‘22, of Parker, South Dakota, is triple majoring in accounting, business and finance, and plans to graduate from the Augustana Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) Program in December. In part due to connections at Augustana University, the Air Force veteran was able to land an internship at Ernst & Young, LLP this summer in Cleveland, Ohio.

Harley in Front of Augustana University Sign
Beyond the Books at AU: Accounting and Finance Major Looks to Make Connections and Gain Practical Knowledge Through Ernst & Young Internship

Augustana University student Harley Tran ‘23, of Hanoi, Vietnam, is an accounting and finance double major, minoring in computer information systems. This summer, Tran is a client-serving assurance/audit intern at Ernst & Young (EY) in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Accounting at AU

Careers

Career opportunities include public or corporate auditor or tax accountant, nonprofit compliance coordinator, financial planner or analyst, government forensic accountant, consultant or business manager.

Hands-On Learning

Internship opportunities at renowned firms:

  • Clifton Larson Allen (CLA)
  • Eide Bailly
  • Ernst & Young (EY)
  • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Accounting students study away in:

  • London, England, Paris, France and Oslo, Norway — focusing on sustainable business with AU faculty
  • Thailand — focusing on global economics with AU faculty
  • London — focusing on Brexit with AU faculty

Courses & Organizations

Accounting courses are paired with those in business administration and economics to establish a broad skill set.

Accounting students often participate in: 

  • Business Club 
  • Serving and Learning Together (SALT)