Department of Accounting & Management Information Systems
The Department of Accounting & Managment 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 excell 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- 3rd globally in terms of publications in leading journals 2009-2014 according to Brigham Young University Accounting Research Rankings
- 10th worldwide in terms of publications in the top three accounting journals 2009-2014 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
- 10th in the nation Accounting Degree Review 2015
- 13th in the nation U.S. News & World Report 2016
- 13th in the nation (tie) (10th among public universities) Public Accounting Report 2015
Master of Accounting (MAcc)
- 5th in the nation Accounting Degree Review 2014-2015
- 12th in the nation (10th among public universities) Public Accounting Report 2015
PhD in Accounting & Information Systems
- 14th among public universities Public Accounting Report 2015
- 18th in the nation Public Accounting Report 2015
- 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 accrediation 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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