Welcome from the Chair
The Accounting Department at Illinois State University offers premier undergraduate and graduate programs in accountancy with a national reputation for excellence. In 2002, first-time candidates from Illinois State sitting for the Uniform CPA examination achieved the second-highest pass rate in the country. In 2005, CPA exam results rank Illinois State as one of two programs achieving the highest success rate in Illinois.
The department offers four undergraduate sequences in accountancy, a degree in business information systems, a master of science program, and a unique integrated 150-hour bachelor of science/master of professional accountancy program. The BS/MPA program is primarily oriented toward preparation for careers in professional accountancy. The BS/MPA program is strongly recommended for students interested in a plan of study designed to integrate accounting technology, information systems, and eligibility to sit for the CPA examination.
Illinois State is one of only 168 schools worldwide to have achieved accreditation by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business for its undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business and accounting. The faculty in both accountancy and information systems majors are committed to an emphasis on teaching and interaction with students. Our approach is to focus on student learning and active participation of our entire faculty with the students in those majors.
- Gerry McKean, Chair
