Transcript MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTING PROGRAM

Minot State University
College of Business
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Ms. Carla Cabarle, M.S. Taxation, CPA
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Ms. Patti Fedje, M.S. Acct., CPA ,CFE, Chair
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Mr. Dean Frantsvog, JD
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Ms. Joan Houston, M.S. Acct., CPA, CMA
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Mr. Jay Wahlund, MP Acct., CPA
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Ms. Karen Walz, M.S. Acct., CPA
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Public Accounting
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Industry
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Nonprofit
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Banking
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Education
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Financial Services
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Entrepreneur
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Government
Projected demand by 2014: 165,000 positions
www.startheregoplaces.com (FutureMe)
www.thiswaytocpa.com/profession/find-your-fit/
http://www.thiswaytocpa.com/profession/profiles/
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:
Controller:
$96,750 – $411,000
$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)
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
Electives
Total Semester Hours
3 SH
128 SH
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Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
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Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
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Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
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Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
REQUIRED:
At least 150 semester hours of college education which includes a
bachelor’s degree or higher.
ACCT 315
RECOMMENDED:
ACCT 332
ACCT 431
Accounting Degree Plus Another Major, Minor or Masters Degree
• Finance
• Management Information
Systems
• Economics
• Computer Science
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Fraud Examination
English
MSM
MSIS
Structure of CPA Exam:
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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
INTERNSHIPS
ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE COURSES YOU WILL EVER TAKE
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What are internships?
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How will they help you meet your goals?
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How do you prepare for them?
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How do you get one?
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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
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Gain work experience, apply knowledge and improve skills.
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Open, operate and manage your own accounting firm
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Leadership opportunities
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Recognizable by employers, particularly public accounting firms
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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
Internships
CPA
Review
Program
VITA
Magic City
CPAs
Acct Program
Advisory Board
Scholarships
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Application form available online at:
• http://www.minotstateu.edu/business/scholarships.shtml
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Applications accepted spring term; due by February 15
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Awards typically range from $500 - $1,000
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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
Questions?