Gerald W. Schlief School of Accountancy

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1 Gerald W. Schlief School of Accountancy Nelson Rusche College of Business

2 Your University Stephen F. Austin State University is a regional institution located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The university enrolls approximately 13,000 students, offering 80 undergraduate majors and more than 120 areas of study within six academic colleges business, education, forestry and agriculture, sciences and mathematics, fine arts, and liberal and applied arts. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Nelson Rusche College of Business Your College The Nelson Rusche College of Business, or Rusche Business, enrolls more than 1,600 majors in four academic areas: Gerald W. Schlief School of Accountancy Department of Business Communication and Legal Studies Department of Economics and Finance Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business Your School With enrollment averaging 400 students per semester, the Gerald W. Schlief School of Accountancy offers you an outstanding and comprehensive program of study. Since 1942, almost 4,000 accounting degrees have been awarded at SFA. Graduates are employed in successful careers both nationally and internationally, working in public accounting, industry, government and education. The program covers concepts of financial accounting, managerial accounting, and information systems for accounting and management. Students also gain critical knowledge in the areas of auditing and taxation. Other course options include not-for-profit/governmental and oil and gas accounting. Your Degrees Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Master of Professional Accountancy

3 Your Profession Your Program Accountants are in high demand. In 2010, approximately 1,216,900 accountants were employed in the United States, and the median income was $61,690 per year.* Accounting professionals prepare and examine financial records. They perform these services in a variety of settings, including public accounting, business and industry, government, and education. *Source: bls.gov Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting/ Master of Professional Accountancy: This unique five-year program is specifically designed for students who are primarily interested in pursuing a career in public accounting. The bachelor s degree is awarded simultaneously with the master s. The program complies with all the educational requirements necessary for students who plan to take the CPA exam. Your Advantages Students benefit from guest speakers, and there are opportunities to network with accounting professionals and students through the Accounting Club, Beta Alpha Psi and Career Fairs. The school facilitates internship opportunities for students with local, regional and national accounting firms and businesses. The majority of spring 2013 student interns returned with employment contracts in hand! There are many reasons why you should consider enrolling in SFA s Gerald W. Schlief School of Accountancy. The faculty members have practiced what they teach, working in the accounting profession and conducting important research. Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting: A four-year program for students who are interested in a nonpublic accounting career. This program alone does not provide the educational requirements for students who plan to take the CPA exam. Stand-Alone Master of Professional Accountancy: This program is available for students who already have a bachelor s degree and wish to complete the educational requirements to take the CPA exam. In 2013, more than $107,000 in scholarships was awarded to accounting students at the annual accounting banquet. Students in Beta Alpha Psi, the international honorary organization for financial information professionals, gain real-world experience by providing free tax assistance to local citizens through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program.

4 Your Profession Your Program Accountants are in high demand. In 2010, approximately 1,216,900 accountants were employed in the United States, and the median income was $61,690 per year.* Accounting professionals prepare and examine financial records. They perform these services in a variety of settings, including public accounting, business and industry, government, and education. *Source: bls.gov Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting/ Master of Professional Accountancy: This unique five-year program is specifically designed for students who are primarily interested in pursuing a career in public accounting. The bachelor s degree is awarded simultaneously with the master s. The program complies with all the educational requirements necessary for students who plan to take the CPA exam. Your Advantages Students benefit from guest speakers, and there are opportunities to network with accounting professionals and students through the Accounting Club, Beta Alpha Psi and Career Fairs. The school facilitates internship opportunities for students with local, regional and national accounting firms and businesses. The majority of spring 2013 student interns returned with employment contracts in hand! There are many reasons why you should consider enrolling in SFA s Gerald W. Schlief School of Accountancy. The faculty members have practiced what they teach, working in the accounting profession and conducting important research. Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting: A four-year program for students who are interested in a nonpublic accounting career. This program alone does not provide the educational requirements for students who plan to take the CPA exam. Stand-Alone Master of Professional Accountancy: This program is available for students who already have a bachelor s degree and wish to complete the educational requirements to take the CPA exam. In 2013, more than $107,000 in scholarships was awarded to accounting students at the annual accounting banquet. Students in Beta Alpha Psi, the international honorary organization for financial information professionals, gain real-world experience by providing free tax assistance to local citizens through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program.

5 Your Profession Your Program Accountants are in high demand. In 2010, approximately 1,216,900 accountants were employed in the United States, and the median income was $61,690 per year.* Accounting professionals prepare and examine financial records. They perform these services in a variety of settings, including public accounting, business and industry, government, and education. *Source: bls.gov Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting/ Master of Professional Accountancy: This unique five-year program is specifically designed for students who are primarily interested in pursuing a career in public accounting. The bachelor s degree is awarded simultaneously with the master s. The program complies with all the educational requirements necessary for students who plan to take the CPA exam. Your Advantages Students benefit from guest speakers, and there are opportunities to network with accounting professionals and students through the Accounting Club, Beta Alpha Psi and Career Fairs. The school facilitates internship opportunities for students with local, regional and national accounting firms and businesses. The majority of spring 2013 student interns returned with employment contracts in hand! There are many reasons why you should consider enrolling in SFA s Gerald W. Schlief School of Accountancy. The faculty members have practiced what they teach, working in the accounting profession and conducting important research. Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting: A four-year program for students who are interested in a nonpublic accounting career. This program alone does not provide the educational requirements for students who plan to take the CPA exam. Stand-Alone Master of Professional Accountancy: This program is available for students who already have a bachelor s degree and wish to complete the educational requirements to take the CPA exam. In 2013, more than $107,000 in scholarships was awarded to accounting students at the annual accounting banquet. Students in Beta Alpha Psi, the international honorary organization for financial information professionals, gain real-world experience by providing free tax assistance to local citizens through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program.

6 Students come to college for experiences and to obtain knowledge that will increase their chances of getting a job. I feel the Gerald W. Schlief School of Accountancy has made that happen! Eric Ladejo The small class sizes afforded me the opportunity to build lifelong relationships with my professors. I found the entire faculty to be as committed to my success as I was. A.J. Goff I feel the education I received has provided me with the knowledge, skills and confidence that make me not only competitive, but a leader in my chosen field of accounting. Amber Jones Mailing Address: Stephen F. Austin State University Nelson Rusche College of Business P.O. Box 13005, SFA Station Nacogdoches, Texas Physical Location: 1908 N. Raguet St. R.E. McGee Business Building, Suite «acc@sfasu.edu