Accounting
Earn Your Accounting Degree at Doane University
What Careers Will You Find With an Accounting Degree From Doane?
As an accounting major, you will learn to understand, analyze, report, and interpret accounting information as a decision-making tool in various organization structures. You’ll also exhibit effective communication skills to use in a variety of business contexts.
Our recent graduates have started their careers as a tax preparer, technology assurance associate and accountant at national firms like KPMG and national organizations like the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.
Auditors and Accountants
2018 Median Pay: $70,500
Management Analysts
2018 Median Pay: $83,610
Financial Analysts
2018 Median Pay: $85,660
Personal Financial Advisor
2018 Median Pay: $88,890
Financial Manager
2018 Median Pay: $127,990
Cost Estimators
2018 Median Pay: $64,040
Program Information
Managerial Accounting Major
Public Accounting Major
Accounting Minor
Faculty and Staff
CPA Exam Information
The Accounting program meets the educational requirements to apply for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam with the exception of completion of 150 credits. Academic advisors at Doane work closely with students who are considering certification options. Students should contact their advisors immediately to ensure their course of study fulfills all requirements for their state of residence.
Internship Credits: Students majoring in Accounting who plan to take the CPA exam are required to earn 3 credit hours for internship experience or take BUS 496. Because internships are a valued part of the Accounting degree and help meet the 150-hour requirement to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam, accounting majors often take additional internship credits.
Students in locations with the status "HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED" should consult the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy to verify the requirements for their location.
States for which Doane University has determined that its curriculum MEETS the state educational requirements for licensure or certification (with the exception of requiring 150 credits) includes:
Nebraska
States for which Doane University has determined that its curriculum DOES NOT meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
N/A
States for which Doane University HAS NOT DETERMINED that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia Wisconsin, Wyoming
You can find more information regarding licensing in the state of Nebraska here.
Flexible Options for Adult Learners
Courses on the Lincoln campus are offered in 8-week terms to provide flexibility to adult learners.
Skills Development
100% of graduates in 2023 say they use more analytical, creative, and effective thinking skills when considering issues and problems.
100% of graduates in 2023 say they communicate in a manner that is more purposeful, context appropriate, and conveys a clear message.
100% of graduates in 2023 say they are better able to articulate the knowledge and skills needed for future personal and professional development.
Job Placement
100% of graduates in 2023 were not seeking employment (i.e., they are employed, in graduate school, etc.)
Jobs of 2023 graduates:
- Accountant
- Tax Preparer
- Technology Assurance Associate
Places of Employment for 2023 graduates:
- Modern Accounting
- KPMG
- HBPA
- Doane University
2023 graduates will work in Nebraska and Iowa
The Doane Difference
When asked, "what one thing significantly helped your ability to complete your Doane experience?" students commented on the small class sizes, the personalization of their education and the relationships they build.
Public Accounting Major: ACBSP Accreditation – Candidacy
Doane University’s Public Accounting Major is a candidate for accreditation through ACBSP.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a global business education accrediting body and the first organization to offer accreditation to all levels of collegiate business educational degree programs from associate to doctoral. ACBSP ignites a standard of excellence with an accreditation process based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence. By evaluating aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support, ACBSP assesses whether or not business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Students studying accounting take a variety of accounting courses including tax, audit, governmental, managerial and financial. They are exposed to various business models including for profit and non-profit, as well as corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships.
Accounting courses emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, communication, as well as factor in the global environment and integrate perspectives from other fields.
A Doane accounting student learns how to evaluate performance in terms of social value and sustainability; dissect financial reports; analyze, understand and anticipate market shifts to make informed decisions and develop innovative strategies; convey complex financial statement information clearly and persuasively in presentations and client communications; understand global context in the marketplace; navigate intricate regulatory landscapes; and think holistically about how a specific natural system (water, food production, climate, and urban systems) is affected by business.
Delilah, a graduate of Doane who majored in accounting, is asked to determine if taking a theatre production on the road will be profitable. She will need to break down the costs of the production; use technology, math and accounting skills to prepare a budget; analyze which costs can be trimmed to make a bigger impact on the bottom line; convey the information using her communication, presentation, and art skills; research and incorporate sustainability and social impact concerns.
Accounting is applicable across all fields, allowing students from any major, in any career to make informed decisions (e.g., an exercise science major interested in opening their own gym weighs the potential successes and pitfalls).
At Doane, we encourage students to participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA allows Doane student volunteers to hone their communication skills when explaining a client’s finished tax return, think critically when assimilating information to prepare a return, engage with the local community and make a social impact. Students gain a hands-on understanding of how the individual taxation system works and civic consciousness.
Students studying accounting take a variety of accounting courses including tax, audit, governmental, managerial and financial. They are exposed to various business models including for profit and non-profit, as well as corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships.
Accounting courses emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, communication, as well as factor in the global environment and integrate perspectives from other fields.
A Doane accounting student learns how to evaluate performance in terms of social value and sustainability; dissect financial reports; analyze, understand and anticipate market shifts to make informed decisions and develop innovative strategies; convey complex financial statement information clearly and persuasively in presentations and client communications; understand global context in the marketplace; navigate intricate regulatory landscapes; and think holistically about how a specific natural system (water, food production, climate, and urban systems) is affected by business.
Delilah, a graduate of Doane who majored in accounting, is asked to determine if taking a theatre production on the road will be profitable. She will need to break down the costs of the production; use technology, math and accounting skills to prepare a budget; analyze which costs can be trimmed to make a bigger impact on the bottom line; convey the information using her communication, presentation, and art skills; research and incorporate sustainability and social impact concerns.
Accounting is applicable across all fields, allowing students from any major, in any career to make informed decisions (e.g., an exercise science major interested in opening their own gym weighs the potential successes and pitfalls).
At Doane, we encourage students to participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA allows Doane student volunteers to hone their communication skills when explaining a client’s finished tax return, think critically when assimilating information to prepare a return, engage with the local community and make a social impact. Students gain a hands-on understanding of how the individual taxation system works and civic consciousness.
