School of Accountancy
The School of Accountancy cultivates knowledgeable and ethical accounting professionals to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace. With skills that are always in demand in an ever-evolving field, accounting professionals can influence company leaders and stockholders or provide essential services to individuals and small businesses.

2025 Nebraska Ledger
Student success and student experiences continue to be at the forefront of the School of Accountancy’s mission. This year was highlighted by our first student case competition among junior accounting students in addition to a new freshman class featuring the career opportunities associated with an accounting degree and providing the building blocks for our students to establish their professional network.
View 2025 Edition
High School Program
Discover AccountingUndergraduate Programs
Master's Programs
Ph.D. Program
Ph.D. in Business Specialized in AccountingWhere Accounting and Improv Collide to Create Better Accountants
A new, innovative accounting course called Research and Communication in Accounting (ACCT 455) merges business and improv to prepare future accountants for the ever-changing industry. Through writing, research and improvisational techniques and tools, students are equipped with increased confidence, effective communication and collaborative teamwork to thrive as future leaders.
Award-Winning Career Development
Bruno Salles, an accounting and finance major from Brazil, talks with Assistant Dean Rachel Larson about his college internship experience at Deloitte and how the career development classes in the college's Professional Enhancement Program helped him get it.

Nebraska Earns IMA Endorsement
The School of Accountancy was endorsed by IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. By meeting their educational standards, students can pursue the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential and careers in private and public accounting.

"I think everybody in business school should really know accounting."
–Warren Buffett, ’51
School of Accountancy Mission
Our mission is to inspire lifetime learning at the leading edge of Accounting education and research.
We will realize the mission through Research & Discovery, Connection & Engagement, and Learning & Transformation.
News Aggregation
School of Accountancy Giving Funds
Support the academic, professional and administrative activities of the School of Accountancy.
Support the School of Accountancy Faculty Development Fund Honors Scholarship Fund