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Among the Top 10 Best Programs in the Nation

The Department of Accountancy in the NIU College of Business was ranked among the top 10 best programs, undergraduate and graduate, by Public Accounting Report, a leading industry publication in the field of accounting. In addition, NIU accountancy students' performance on the CPA exam has ranked among the best in the nation for three decades. The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) reported NIU as having the 18th overall highest pass rate in the nation (out of 900 institutions) for 2008 CPA undergraduates. learn more about our rankings & awards...

Our innovative programs, combined with an excellent nationally recognized faculty, create a unique environment in which students can build the foundation for a successful accountancy career.

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Student Honor Pledge

The Student Honor Pledge represents the environment, culture, and expectations of all accountancy majors. The Accountancy Executive Advisory Council and Accountancy Faculty have endorsed this Pledge and our goal is that all accountancy majors will embrace the spirit of the Pledge.

"As students in the Accountancy program at Northern Illinois University, we will uphold and promote the highest level of integrity and professionalism while pursuing academic excellence." learn more...

Executive Advisory Council

The Department has a strong and committed Accountancy Executive Advisory Council (AEAC) who, as one of their main objectives, provide guidance to the Department for its undergraduate and graduate programs. learn more...

Outstanding Alumni

The Accountancy Department's many efforts and achievements are supported by our alumni. learn more...

Department Accreditation

The Northern Illinois University Department of Accountancy is one of 173 accountancy programs that has earned the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accounting accreditation at both the undergraduate and graduate levels out of over 1,000 accountancy programs nationwide.

 

Open House Schedule

Accountancy hosts a reception for students in the Lincoln Room at the Holmes Student Center from 9:00 to 12:30 on Open House Days. At this reception, you will have the opportunity to speak personally with faculty and students in our program. Please contact the Department for additional information at 815-753-1637 or accy@niu.edu.