Undergraduate Programs

Accounting Honors Program

2018 Accounting Honors students on the front steps of Fisher Hall with program director Rick Young

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 research-active 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.

Keys to the program's success in educating our students include: a selective admission process, a small class size of approximately 30 students, and a challenging curriculum. Written and oral communication are an important part of many of the courses in the program — typical classes involve discussion, rather than lecture, and are designed to build writing, oral presentation, and teamwork skills. Courses are primarily taught by full-time faculty holding a Ph.D., who are nationally known researchers. Accounting Honors students have ample opportunities to develop their leadership skills both in the classroom and as officers in our new organization: Accounting Honors Alumni Connections. As a member of the program, students will have access to exceptional internship and full-time employment opportunities.

Interested in Applying?

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.

Class of 2023 Profile

  • Size: 23 Students
  • Average GPA: 3.7

Recent Employment Statistics

The Accounting Honors program teaches analytical thinking and strong communication skills, which push students to think outside their comfort zone. Such an innovative teaching strategy by the department's best faculty has direct application in the business world and will ensure success in a rewarding and diverse career path.

The data presented below pertain to the Accounting Honors Class of 2023.

100 percent of students accepted an employment offer within three months of graduation.

  • Big Four Public Accounting: 51.7 percent of students
    (includes audit, consulting, tax and transaction analysis)
  • Industry: 24.1 percent of students
    (includes accounting and finance areas)
  • Ohio State Master of Accounting: 10.3 percent of students
  • PhD Programs: 6.9 percent of students
  • Investment Banking: 3.4 percent of students
  • Law School: 3.4 percent of students

 

Average Base Salary: $69,609

Experience Accounting Honors

Accounting Honors Program Director

Professor Rick Young
410 Fisher Hall
2100 Neil Ave
Columbus, OH 43210