The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy

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One Degree with 360 Degrees of Opportunity

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Mission: To prepare competent and responsible accounting professionals.

Programs: BS (Accounting), MS (Accounting), Accelerated BS/MS (Accounting), and Master of Taxation.

Faculty: Experienced, highly credentialed and dedicated.

Advisory Boards: Dedicated professional leaders who provide input on curriculum decisions, support faculty research and student mentoring, and contribute resources for scholarships and student activities.

Junior Advisory Board: The Board seeks to bridge the gap between the students and professionals. Members work with the university's accounting students to assist in their professional development.

Scholarships: More than $100,000 in total annual scholarships each year, all of which are funded by the professional community, former students and dedicated friends of the School of Accountancy.

Graduate Assistantships: Graduate students work up to 20 hours per week and receive a stipend and tuition benefits.

Student Organizations: Accounting Association, Beta Alpha Psi, National Association of Black Accountants.

Internship Program: Our interns are well compensated and frequently receive offers for full-time employment upon graduation.

Career Paths: All of the Big Four, most regional and local public accounting firms, many Fortune 500 companies, as well as government entities actively recruit our students.

CPA Review: An intensive and innovative Summer CPA Exam Review program.

Awards Banquet: The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Annual Awards Banquet is held to honor students and alumni.

Conferences: The George W. Daverio School hosts several yearly conferences including the National Tax Conference, the International Tax Conference and the Symposium on Information Systems Risk, Security & Assurance.

Message from the Chair

Thomas Calderon

Thomas Calderon
Chair, Professor of Accountancy

Welcome to the George W. Daverio School of Accountancy at The University of Akron. We are proud to be considered among the best accounting schools in the Midwest.

An accounting degree from The University of Akron opens up more doors in business, industry, consulting, government and financial services than nearly any other degree. We can help you achieve your goals.

Please browse the site and review the many opportunities that await you. Discover for yourself why an accounting degree from The University of Akron is the One Degree with 360 Degrees of Opportunity.

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