Introduction
The Institute of Managerial Accountants
(IMA) defines management
accounting as the process of identification, measurement, accumulation, analysis
preparation, interpretation, and communication of financial information used by management
to plan, evaluate, and control within an organization to assure appropriate use of and
accountability for its resources. Management Accounting also comprises the preparation of
financial reports for non-management groups such as shareholders, creditors, regulatory
agencies, and tax authorities. Approximately 60 percent of all accountants in the United States
are employed in the broad field of management accounting.
Why Study Managerial Accounting at UWSP?
Accounting has long been considered one of the more
attractive fields of study in the United States. The future continues to be bright for
accountants who have demonstrated accounting, interpersonal, computer, and communication
skills, as well as geographic mobility.
High School Preparation
To prepare for a major in managerial accounting, high school
students should focus on courses in mathematics, accounting, and computers.
Department Features
The teaching faculty for this program are part of the Division
of Business and Economics and include persons representing a wide range of academic,
industrial, and governmental experience and expertise. Computer use is fully integrated
within the Managerial Accounting curriculum. Accounting and business-related books,
periodicals, tax services, and government documents on accounting, tax, and
business-related subjects are available in the University Library or through the
interlibrary loan system.
Career Opportunities
UWSP alumni, when surveyed, reported the
following job titles: Senior Accountant, Revenue Auditor 4, Financial Analyst, Cost
Accountant - Manufacturing, Accounting Manager Trainee, Cost Analyst, Auditor, Corporate
Tax Accountant, Lab Accountant, Senior Auditor, Staff Accountant, Cost Systems Analyst,
Staff Auditor, and Chief Accountant.
