Accountancy

COVID-19 Update
11/16/2020

Our operational status

Classes for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 are a mix of in-person, online, and hybrid modalities. We recommend email and/or Canvas as the best way to reach faculty and instructors. Academic departments are minimally staffed.

For more information: UWL's COVID-19 info hub

MISSION

The Department of Accountancy endorses the College of Business Administration mission and the mission of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The department's mission is to develop accounting professionals. By emphasizing continuous engagement in scholarship and service to the profession, the Department of Accountancy members strive to create a learning and an advising environment that encourages capable students to reach their professional potential.

Critical features of our program include:

  • Faculty advising, in groups and individually, on both academic and career issues
  • Extensive opportunities for technical writing, presentations, teamwork activity, and software implementation
  • A well paid, full-time semester internship in public accounting
  • High placement rate of graduates