{"id":8405,"date":"2026-10-12T13:47:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T18:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=8405"},"modified":"2026-10-12T13:47:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T18:47:59","slug":"student-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/accounting-department\/student-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting Student Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are resources for students in the Accounting Department to help them make connections and prepare for their careers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about Accounting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/accounting-department\/student-resources\/#degree-plans\">major maps and advising paths<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/accounting-department\/student-resources\/#scholarships\">scholarships<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/accounting-department\/student-resources\/#clubs-organizations\">student clubs and professional organizations<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/accounting-department\/student-resources\/#internships\">internships<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 id=\"degree-plans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Maps &amp; Advising Paths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need help planning the path to your degree? These resources will help provide guidance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block accordion\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Accounting_BS_(Residential)_Major_Map\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Accounting_BS_(Residential)_Major_Map\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Accounting BS (Residential) Major Map        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/4112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accounting Major Map<\/a> (PDF)<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Accounting_BS_Degree_Completion_Program_Advising_Paths\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Accounting_BS_Degree_Completion_Program_Advising_Paths\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Accounting BS Degree Completion Program Advising Paths        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>View <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/accounting-department\/student-resources\/accounting-online-degree-completion-program-courses\/\">required courses<\/a> for the online Accounting BS Degree Completion Program.<\/p>\n<p>Advising paths to transition from other institutions to Winona State are also available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Southeast-Tech-Accounting-Advising-Pathway.pdf\">Minnesota State College Southeast to WSU<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Normandale-Community-College-Accounting-Advising-Pathway.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Normandale Community College to WSU<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/North-Hennepin-Community-College-Accounting-Advising-Pathway.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Hennepin Community College to WSU<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Riverland-Community-College-Accounting-Advising-Pathway.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riverland Community College to WSU<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rochester-Community-Technical-College-Accounting-Pathway.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rochester Community &amp; Technical College to WSU<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re thinking about double majoring or adding a minor that would complement your Accounting program, speak with your academic advisor about good combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 id=\"scholarships\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Accounting Department and College of Business offer scholarships to Accounting majors on a competitive basis through the WSU Foundation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you have completed the Accounting 212 class, consider applying for WSU Foundation scholarships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are $30,000+ in annual scholarships available to Accounting and College of Business students!<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/winona.academicworks.com\/opportunities\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button-- cta-button--light\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Appy for WSU Foundation Scholarships<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 id=\"clubs-organizations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Clubs &amp; Professional Organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students can join both campus clubs and national organizations to further explore accounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Accounting Association<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">National Accounting Organizations<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Accounting Association<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Accounting students are encouraged to join the Winona State University Accounting Association.<\/p>\n<p>By being a club member, you&#8217;ll gain access to speakers, field trips, and other learning activities.<\/p>\n<p>This student organization is a great opportunity to develop important leadership abilities and apply other skills learned in the classroom&#8211;right on campus.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Liz Miner at <a href=\"mailto:elizabeth.miner@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elizabeth.miner@winona.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">National Accounting Organizations<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Also consider getting involved with national organizations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaahq.org\/Membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Accounting Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imanet.org\/Membership\/Students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Institute of Management Accountants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mncpa.org\/join\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wicpa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 id=\"internships\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An Accounting internship is a great opportunity for students to gain real-world experience in the professional field and earn credit that counts toward their degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Accounting students are not required to complete an internship, these experiences are highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can complete an internship during the academic year (for 3 credits) while taking other classes on campus. Other internships are full-time and can be completed while you&#8217;re away from campus for a summer, semester, or an entire year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some places that Winona State Accounting students have interned at include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CliftonLarsonAllen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deloitte<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eide Bailly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ernst &amp; Young<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fastenal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federated Insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant Thornton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hawkins Ash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IBM Corporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KPMG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mayo Clinic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olsen Thielen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PwC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redpath and Company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RSM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Internship opportunities are posted on the Accounting Bulletin Board and are emailed weekly to students signed up with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/career-services\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/career-services\/\">Winona State&#8217;s Career Services<\/a>.\u00a0MNCPA also lists <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mncpa.org\/cpa-careers\/research-accounting-employers\/companies-offering-internships.aspx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mncpa.org\/cpa-careers\/research-accounting-employers\/companies-offering-internships.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnesota companies with internships<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk to your advisor if you are interested in an internship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internship Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who are in good standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 are eligible for an Accounting internship.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you start an internship, you must complete an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ACCT-Internship-Form-2015.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ACCT-Internship-Form-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">internship proposal<\/a> (PDF) and internship application. You can pick up an internship application from:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accounting Department (Somsen 323A)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College of Business Dean\u2019s Office (Somsen 309)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warrior Hub (Maxwell 209)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact the Accounting Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Jodi Olson\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Somsen Hall 324I<\/p>\n<p>507.457.2251<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:jodi.olson@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Jodi Olson<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Liz Miner\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Advising Specialist\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:collegeofbusiness@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Liz Miner<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Carolyn Sinniger\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Office &amp; 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