Accounting
WELCOME TO KSU ACCOUNTING
The mission of the Department of Accounting is to contribute to society by providing an effective and innovative learning environment, producing high quality research, promoting the accounting profession, and engaging with the business community.
We are one of only 180 universities worldwide to achieve dual accreditation in both business and accounting from AACSB International, the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees in business and accounting. AACSB accreditation is the gold standard for students seeking the finest education and companies seeking cutting edge talent.
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Among less than 2% of business schools worldwide to receive dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting.
Ranked Among Top 100 MSA programs by TFE Times.
One of 79 accounting programs worldwide to receive IMA endorsement.
Member of the CGMA Finance Leadership Program.
Member of the ACFE Anti-Fraud Education Partnership.
Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors' Academic Awareness Program.
CPA Becker Review.
An Overview of the Accounting Profession
The Accounting Profession | Accounting Certifications
Accounting certifications can be used to enhance your career, achieve promotions and get pay raises. A range of options are available; some may be a better fit for you than others, depending on your career goals. The following is a sample list of certifications available in the accounting area.
Learn more about certifications
ACCOUNTING DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Accounting Department at Kent State offers over 50 scholarships for accounting majors of all class standings including incoming freshmen through graduate students.
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INTERNSHIPS
The Accounting Internship Program is open to all Junior and Senior declared accounting majors and Master of Business Administration students who meet certain requirements.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Kent State has three on-campus student organizations for accounting students including The Accounting Association, Beta Alpha Psi and the Institute of Management Accountants.
TUTORING RESOURCES
Tutoring is available for accounting students of all class standings through the Accounting Department's Tutoring Lab, the Ambassador Crawford College's tutoring hours, and through faculty office hours.
FACULTY & RESEARCH
Meet the faculty and staff of the KSU Accounting Department.
The Department of Accounting invites top accounting scholars to share their current research with our faculty and doctoral students.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Meonske Conference is held annually in Kent, Ohio at the Kent State University Student Center (KSC). It is named after Norman Meonske, the conference founder and Kent State Professor Emeritus. The conference has a well-deserved reputation for high-quality dialogue and welcoming hospitality. It offers a total of 16 hours of CPE credit. Registrants can attend one or both days of the conference.
The Department of Accounting is dedicated to promoting accounting education and the profession among high school students. The department hosts the annual high school accounting case competition in the Fall, and the CPA Day and CPA Camp in the Spring and Summer with the Ohio Society of CPAs.
ADVISORY BOARDS
The Department of Accounting has two advisory boards is made up of members of the business and professional accounting community, Kent State administrators, accounting faculty members and young alumni who meet on a regular basis to discuss matters that impact our students, programs and department. For more information, about each of the Boards, please contact Department Chair, Dr. Wei Li.
CONTACT US
Wei Li, Ph.D.
Department Chair for Accounting
wli2@kent.edu
330-672-1125
ACCOUNTING OFFICE
Phone: 330-672-2545
Fax: 330-672-2548
402 Crawford Hall
accounting@kent.edu
MAILING ADDRESS
Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
P.O. Box 5190
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242