Why
Clemson?
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Our
academic programs enjoy a reputation for excellence, rigor, and
relevance. Since 1989 we have held AACSB accounting accreditation.
AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for management
education and the only grantor of accounting accreditation. The
Institute of Internal Auditors has endorsed Clemson's coursework
in internal auditing. We were the third program in the nation
to earn this endorsement. In response to needs of the profession
we have developed an internship program. We are a leader in curriculum
development, emulated by other institutions in our geographic
area.
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Our
programs have a strong professional focus. Our students obtain
a broad-based education that gives them accounting and business
expertise and contributes to their proficiency in analytical,
communication, and interpersonal skills. They are prepared to
begin accounting careers in industry, government, the financial
sector, or continue their studies at the graduate level.
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Our
students have the opportunity to complete two internship or co-op
experiences for academic credit. These experiences help students
decide whether they should begin their professional career in
public accounting, industry, government, or a not-for-profit organization.
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Our
students are highly recruited within the southeast region. Our
national reputation allows us to assist students who wish to obtain
positions outside of the southeast.
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Our
undergraduate program coupled with the Masters of Professional
Accountancy degree program is designed to meet the states' "bachelors
degree with 150 hours" requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
Both degrees, including internship experiences, can be completed
in five years.
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The
masters program allows the student to develop a specialization
in auditing and management services, or taxation. It is designed
to develop students' critical thinking, research, documentation,
and presentation skills to deal with problems that have multiple
solutions. Through case based learning, students learn to
"think outside the box," developing the ability
to identify problems, research and document alternatives,
make recommendations, and justify their recommendations. Unique
to the program is a required case-based course that emphasizes
the accounting professional's ethical and legal responsibilities.
Prior to graduation, all students successfully complete a
CPA, CMA, or CIA examination tutorial.
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Our
large, diverse faculty is dedicated to quality in teaching,
scholarship, and service to the professions and the public.
All faculty have either a doctorate in their teaching field
or a masters in their teaching field with professional certification
and significant business experience. Many of the faculty possessing
the doctorate also hold professional certification and have
significant business experience.
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The
faculty are active in helping students find internships and
permanent placement.
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The
faculty engage in continuing education and research to stay
current in their teaching fields, maintain contact with the
practicing profession, and maintain their professional certifications.
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In addition to traditional paper-based research services,
the faculty instruct using the same electronic research data
bases that are currently used by accountants in large public
accounting firms and corporations.
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Through
student organizations, such as Beta Alpha Psi and Accounting and
Financial Management Professionals, students have the opportunity
to interact with accounting professionals several times a month.
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updated:
October 25, 2005
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