The Department of Accounting & Management Information Systems is home to many outstanding faculty, research, programs, and alumni. The department creates new knowledge to improve the collective understanding of accounting and its role in improving economic decisions for the benefit of society. We have a rich heritage of educating leaders in the academic and practicing professions. We strive to excel by applying our mission statement to all our efforts.
MIssion Statement
To advance the disciplines of Accounting and MIS through excellence in scholarly research and education, and through meaningful outreach activities. We do so to improve the management of organizations and the allocation of resources in the economy for the benefit of the people of Ohio and the global community. Our educational programs prepare individuals to be leaders in accounting and management practice, research and education.
- Research
Our faculty exemplify exceptional researchers, as demonstrated in their publications, books, and media mentions.
Research Highlights- 2nd globally in leading journal publications 2010-2015 according to Brigham Young University Accounting Research Rankings
- 10th worldwide in top three accounting journal publications 2010-2015 according to The University of Texas at Dallas Research Rankings
- Programs
Our undergraduate and graduate accounting programs are highly regarded as top schools, and are national target recruiting programs by many accounting firms and other employers.
Undergraduate Accounting & Information Systems
Undergraduate Accounting Honors- 14th in the nation U.S. News & World Report 2017
- 8th in the nation (tie) (5th among public universities) Public Accounting Report 2016
- 10th in the nation Accounting Degree Review 2015
Master of Accounting (MAcc)
- 9th in the nation (6th among public universities) Public Accounting Report 2016
- 5th in the nation Accounting Degree Review 2014-2015
PhD in Accounting & Information Systems
- 15th in the nation (12th among public universities) Public Accounting Report 2016
- Recent News
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPLORE ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS AT ACAP-OHIO
JUNE 22, 2016 -
MAX CARRIER ('80) SHARES THE IMPACT OF HIS OHIO STATE EDUCATION
MAY 11, 2016 -
FISHER ALUMNAE SHOWING THE VERSATILITY OF THEIR MACC DEGREES
MARCH 29, 2016 -
ACCOUNTING HONORS STUDENTS WIN WALL STREET JOURNAL CHALLENGE
MARCH 29, 2016 -
FISHER RECOGNIZES 2016 PACE SETTERS AWARD WINNERS
MARCH 15, 2016
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Efforts to excel, from our department and the rest of Fisher, have resulted in accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AASCB). The Fisher College of Business is fully accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our accounting programs are separately accredited by AACSB.
AASCB Accreditation Information
The Department of Accounting & MIS also founded and continues to host the Accounting Hall of Fame, which recognizes those who have made significant contributions to accounting thought and practice.
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