The William Dillard Department of Accounting at the Sam M. Walton College of Business develops outstanding students and faculty who meaningfully impact the global accounting community. Our track record and reputation among students and employers speaks for itself. Paired with the excellence of our undergraduate accounting program, job placement of our master's students is in excess of 90 percent. Learn more...
A major in accounting is preparation for success in the business world.
The accounting major provides an excellent foundation for a variety of careers.
Learn MoreThis online program provides a flexible and cost-effective opportunity to pursue an accounting degree, whether you are new to college, completing a degree started years ago, or seeking an additional degree to enhance your skillsets.
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Grace Helmers, a Master of Professional Accounting student in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, has secured a postgraduate technical assistantship with the Financial Accounting Standards Board. She is only the second U of A student to achieve this honor, and the first since 2012.
11/19/2025 | By Jerra Toms
Hosted by the accounting department, associate professors Jessica Watkins (Univ. of Notre Dame), John Donovan (Univ. of Notre Dame), and Michael Iselin (Univ. of Minnesota) presented their findings from recent research papers.
10/07/2025 | By Lori McLemore
“I chose the MPAcc program because the accounting professors at the U of A are the best in the business.”
06/23/2025 | By Lori McLemore
The generous support of our alumni and friends – who believe in the transformative power of accounting education – enables the Department of Accounting to impact hundreds of students every year.
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While your focus as a student is naturally on taking a certification exam, remember that this is just a step towards professional certification. In addition to passing a certification exam, there are additional requirements (e.g., experience requirements, continuing education requirements) for professional certification or licensing that you also must fulfill after graduation.
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