Accounting Honors

As the oldest honors program at the Fisher College of Business, the Undergraduate Accounting Honors program is nationally known for its motivated and talented students who embrace  studying accounting as an intellectual subject. Some of the department’s best faculty offer challenging and progressive coursework that facilitates the development of critical analytical and communication skills meant to ensure success in rewarding and diverse career paths.  

The program’s selective admission process and small class size promotes the development of presentation and team building skills. Its students have ample opportunities to develop their leadership skills both in the classroom and as officers in Beta Alpha Psi, the National Accounting Honorary organization. Due to the program’s reputation, it offers exceptional internship and full-time employment opportunities.

Alumni often mention the lifelong friendships they make with their colleagues during the program. Such bonding occurs as a result of unique opportunities that include the “Ralph Cases,” debates over conceptual and current accounting and business issues, and class social events. Members of the wide-reaching and active alumni network are often guest speakers for classes.

The first step in applying to the program is to gain entrance into AMIS 2200H from Program Director Richard Young in the spring of freshman year. Applications for the program are submitted in spring during 2300H.

A few Alumni of the Accounting Honors Program

• David Bond
  Senior Vice President of Finance and Control
  Safeway, Inc
  
  
• Corrine Burger
  Senior Vice President Controller
  JPMorgan Chase
  
  
• Max S. Carrier
  U.S. Partner-in-Charge, eAudIT
  KPMG LLP
  
  
• Thomas P. Dewey
  Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
  Medical Mutual of Ohio
  
  
• Jonathan Glover
  Professor of Accounting
  Carnegie Mellon University
  
  
• Josh Oakes
  Director of Business Development
  Worthington Armstrong Venture
  
  
• E. John Reik
  Audit Senior
  Deloitte & Touche LLP
  
  
• Robert Sledge
  Director, Accounting Advisory Services
  KPMG LLP
  
  
• Danielle Verbeck
  Senior Associate
  Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
  
  
• Melinda Whittington
  Finance Director, North American Home Care
  Proctor & Gamble Company
  
  

Recent Class Profile

• Size: 37
• Average GPA: 3.7