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MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTING PROGRAM

MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTING PROGRAM. Dr. JoAnn Linrud, Dean. Minot State University College of Business. MSU ACCOUNTING PROGRAM FACULTY. Ms. Carla Cabarle, M.S. Taxation, CPA Ms. Patti Fedje, M.S. Acct., CPA ,CFE, Chair Mr. Dean Frantsvog, JD Ms. Joan Houston, M.S. Acct., CPA, CMA

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MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTING PROGRAM

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  1. MINOT STATE UNIVERSITYACCOUNTINGPROGRAM

  2. Dr. JoAnn Linrud, Dean Minot State University College of Business

  3. MSU ACCOUNTING PROGRAM FACULTY • Ms. Carla Cabarle, M.S. Taxation, CPA • Ms. Patti Fedje, M.S. Acct., CPA ,CFE, Chair • Mr. Dean Frantsvog, JD • Ms. Joan Houston, M.S. Acct., CPA, CMA • Mr. Jay Wahlund, MP Acct., CPA • Ms. Karen Walz, M.S. Acct., CPA

  4. Accounting Careers & Outlook • Public Accounting • Industry • Banking • Financial Services • Government • Nonprofit • Education • Entrepreneur Projected demand by 2014: 165,000 positions www.startheregoplaces.com (FutureMe) www.thiswaytocpa.com/profession/find-your-fit/ http://www.thiswaytocpa.com/profession/profiles/

  5. Accounting Salaries Entry level (0-3 years)*: Industry: $37,000 - $68,500 Public: $42,250 - $74,250 Senior level (4-6 years)*: Industry: $42,750 - $86,500 Public: $57,000 - $92,250 Executive (Industry)*: CFO: $96,750 – $411,000 Controller: $82,750 – $199,000 obert Half International, 2008 Salary Guide Partner -public accounting (12+ years)*: $100,700 – $500,000 Note: Licensed CPAs typically earn 10%-15% more http://www.startheregoplaces.com/why-accounting/snapshot/ * http://www.thiswaytocpa.com/profession/salary-demand(2011)

  6. Bachelor of Science with a Major in Accounting General Education Courses 38 SH Diversity Course Requirement 6 SH College of Business Core Courses 40 SH Accounting Program Required Courses 30 SH Accounting Program Elective Courses 11 SH 3 SH Electives Total Semester Hours 128 SH

  7. Professional Certifications • Certified Management Accountant (CMA) • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) • Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) • Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

  8. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/SUGGESTIONS - CPA REQUIRED: At least 150 semester hours of college education which includes a bachelor’s degree or higher. RECOMMENDED: ACCT 315 ACCT 332 ACCT 431 Accounting Degree Plus Another Major, Minor or Masters Degree • Finance • Management Information Systems • Economics • Computer Science • Fraud Examination • English • MSM • MSIS

  9. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING EXAMINATION Structure of CPA Exam: • Auditing and Attestation (AUD) • Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) • Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) • Regulation (REG) The CPA Exam is available only in a computer-based format. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – http://www.aicpa.org North Dakota State Board of Accountancy– http://nd.gov/ndsba/index.htm National Association of State Boards of Accountancy– http://www.nasba.org

  10. What are internships? How will they help you meet your goals? How do you prepare for them? How do you get one? ACCT 497 (2-12 CREDITS) INTERNSHIPS ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE COURSES YOU WILL EVER TAKE

  11. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Internship 2 credit internship (90 hours) Prerequisite: ACCT 411 Taxation of Individuals Training & Certification Clients are seen on Monday evenings during Spring semester Call center is open Monday – Friday during Spring semester Advantages Gain work experience, apply knowledge and improve skills. Open, operate and manage your own accounting firm Leadership opportunities Recognizable by employers, particularly public accounting firms Community service

  12. The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.Vince Lombardi

  13. ACCOUNTING PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

  14. CoB Scholarships • Application form available online at: • http://www.minotstateu.edu/business/scholarships.shtml • Applications accepted spring term; due by February 15 • Awards typically range from $500 - $1,000 • Criteria include enrolled full-time and declared CoB major, with additional criteria for GPA, etc. which vary for each scholarship listed at the website above. • Standard MSU Scholarship Application form should also be submitted (appears online January 1 of each year). • http://www.minotstateu.edu/finaid/scholarships.shtml

  15. Questions?

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