{"id":8252,"date":"2025-10-27T09:54:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=8252"},"modified":"2025-10-27T09:54:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:54:19","slug":"accounting-department","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/accounting-department\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting Department"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The focus of the WSU accounting department is to prepare graduates for professional success in the accounting profession. Our faculty are committed to on excellent classroom teaching and superior student learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accounting major provides the knowledge and expertise needed to collect, measure, interpret, and communicate economic information used in business decision-making. This program prepares students for success by combining a rigorous academic program with opportunities to gain applied experience while still in school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WSU\u2019s accounting program is AACSB accredited<\/a> and emphasizes the importance of obtaining professional certification after graduation. The accounting curriculum has been aligned to cover all major content areas on the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accounting majors have excellent entry-level job opportunities after graduation and are also well situated for long-term career success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accounting in the News<\/h2>\n\n\n
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New Online Degree Completion Program<\/div><\/a>\n
Winona State now offers an online Accounting degree completion program, perfect for busy adults. The flexible, fully online classes help students finish their degrees while managing work and life.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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Business Students Aiding Refugees<\/div><\/a>\n
By designing a non-profit to assist refugees with employment skills, Winona State Business students\u2014including Aanuoluwapo \u201cFavour\u201d Ogunwole ’26, an Accounting and Management Information Systems double major\u2014beat out Ivy League competitors in a worldwide competition.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n
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Contact the Accounting Department<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Bill Ortega\n <\/div>\n
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Somsen 323B<\/p>\n

507.457.5180<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Email Bill Ortega <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Carolyn Sinniger\n <\/div>\n
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507.457.5600<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Email Carolyn Sinniger<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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