Minot State University College of Business
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
Projected demand by 2014: 165,000 positions Public Accounting Industry Banking Financial Services Government Nonprofit Education Entrepreneur (FutureMe)
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 * (2011)
College of Business Core Courses Accounting Program Required Courses Accounting Program Elective Courses Electives Total Semester Hours General Education Courses 38 SH 40 SH 30 SH 11 SH 3 SH 128 SH Diversity Course Requirement 6 SH
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)
REQUIRED: At least 150 semester hours of college education which includes a bachelors degree or higher. RECOMMENDED: ACCT 315ACCT 332ACCT 431 Accounting Degree Plus Another Major, Minor or Masters Degree Finance Management Information Systems Economics Computer Science Fraud Examination English MSM MSIS
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) – North Dakota State Board of Accountancy– National Association of State Boards of Accountancy–
INTERNSHIPS ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE COURSES YOU WILL EVER TAKE What are internships? How will they help you meet your goals? How do you prepare for them? How do you get one?
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
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
Accounting Club Accounting Career Night CPA Review Program Acct Program Advisory Board Scholarships Magic City CPAs VITAInternships
Application form available online at: 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).
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