Accounting and finance are among the most needed skill sets in the business world. The Division of Accounting and Finance prepares students through hands-on-experience in and out of the classroom so they can lead successful financial careers in any field.
Whether it's a large corporation, a government entity or a small business, every organization needs skilled people to understand and make decisions about its finances, rules and regulations and internal policies.
At USD, our faculty are skilled practitioners with years of experience in both accounting and finance, combined with strong connections throughout the industry. As an accounting or finance student, you'll have the opportunity to intern with a variety of regional and national companies that will provide invaluable experience as you prepare to enter the workforce after graduation. You'll have a wide range of professional opportunities, and you may find yourself working as an accountant for one of the Big Four firms, as an investment banker at a large financial institution, a tax auditor for the U.S. government, or join a local business as a member of their accounting and finance team.
The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business hosted three summer camps for 45 high school students interested in business careers.
Carissa Doran, a master’s accounting student at the University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business, was recently selected for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s (PCAOB) PCAOB Scholars Program.
The proof is in the numbers – at least it is for Ty Inglis ’84, former Eide Bailly partner and an alumnus of the University of South Dakota.
With qualities like small class sizes, specialized programs and incredible student opportunities, USD is not your typical university. What makes us unique is what makes your education exceptional.
Explore the departments, facilities and centers housed in the Division of Accounting and Finance.
Empowering students and faculty with a transformative finance education through the state-of-the-art Ellis Finance & Analytics Lab.
The fantastic faculty here at USD have provided me with great advice to take my accounting goals to the next level as well as push me to get a minor in finance that I hope will benefit me in the future.
Matthew Wagenaar
B.B.A. Accounting '24
