USI's accounting degree gives you a competitive advantage in the job market
From the entertainment industry to nonprofit organizations to government entities, having a bachelor’s degree in accounting means you’ll be in demand for your knowledge and expertise. Accounting is sometimes called the language of business, and individuals who are fluent in this language are very valuable.
The Romain College of Business’ accounting program has attained a reputation for excellence, employing the highest quality faculty and offering a challenging, cutting-edge curriculum. Our vision is to provide you with an exceptional learning experience in accounting and to become the preferred source of professionally trained accountants for regional as well as national employers.
USI accounting students have excelled in national and international business case team competitions, including placing as finalists or winning the national annual Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Student Case Competition.
USI's accounting program has earned the ultimate mark of quality: special accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Only the top accounting programs in the country hold this designation.
The University of Southern Indiana Romain College of Business is accredited in both undergraduate and graduate programs from the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This distinction for both undergraduate and graduate programs has been accorded to only select institutions internationally.
The USI Accounting program has earned a separate accreditation from the AACSB International, a distinction shared by only select accredited institutions. Currently fewer than 200 business schools worldwide have earned AACSB accreditation in both their business and accounting programs.
USI ranks in top five for CMA exam success.
According to Strategic Finance, USI’s overall pass rate ranked among the top five at 92%—well above the overall pass rate of 58%. Only Cornell University (95%), University of Wisconsin-Madison (94%) and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (93%) earned rates higher than USI. University of Pittsburgh (90%) rounded out the top five as the only other university with a 90% or greater pass rate.
Our graduates are achieving amazing things and making a difference in the world.
Parker Collignon '22, accounting and economics, and Marshall Gruber '20 accounting and management were recognized at the Indiana CPA Society annual CPA Celebration event for being High-Grade Award Winners for 2022. That means both Parker and Marshall received one of the top 10 cumulative scores in the state of Indiana for the CPA exam.
“It is an honor to be recognized for this award, and I owe it to the Romain College of Business," said Parker, an Audit Associate at Deloitte in Indianapolis. "The course rigor, the nice balance between theory/fundamentals and real-world applications and having professors that held me accountable has helped me to excel in both my CPA exams and my career. Ultimately, a USI education has given me the confidence I’ve needed to succeed as a young professional.”
Marshall, a Senior Tax Associate at CohnReznick LLP, remarked that, "I can’t thank USI and the Romain College of Business enough for preparing me for my career and for the CPA exam. Dr. Brett Bueltel, Associate Professor of Accounting, and Jeanette Maier-Lytle, Instructor in Accounting, in particular were fantastic, and they clearly have a passion for accounting and preparing students for a successful career in business.”
Ready to get started?
To find out how USI's accounting program can prepare you for career success and graduate school opportunities, contact USI Admissions at 800-467-1965.
