Accounting Program at UMPI: A Path to a Thriving Career in Accounting

Our Accounting degree fosters the academic excellence that is essential in preparing you for a career in the field of accounting and finance. This includes areas of taxation, auditing, corporate accounting, governmental accounting, and not-for-profit accounting. Students who graduate from the University of Maine at Presque Isle with a degree in Accounting enter the workforce in high demand with opportunities for advancement, competitive pay, and an enjoyable lifelong career.

During your time as a student, you will also have the opportunity to be part of the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Business Club, complete an internship, and grow your professional network.

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Your Pace Accounting

We offer three different YourPace accounting pathways to online degree completion

Accounting concentration, BBA accounting minor, BLS Accounting, BA

Program Highlights

Future Careers

While you’re in the program, you’ll get to learn about future career paths, employers, and job opportunities close to home and further afield. 

Real-World Experience

Every student in the Accounting program has the opportunity to take part in an internship or similar work experience.

Student Organization

Accounting majors have the opportunity to participate in the UMPI Business Club, which provides you with unique and fun educational opportunities.

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Financial Aid Scholarships & Awards

Future Careers

In our Accounting program, you’ll have the ability to explore diverse careers in the field of accounting and finance. You’ll be able to visit work sites, connect with employers, and discover job opportunities that match your skills and interests.

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Real-World Experience

Whether you’re interested in an accounting or finance role at a small company or a large organization, you’ll get the opportunity to try it on for size with an internship or other work experience, helping you to graduate career ready.

EXPECT an education tailored to your needs

Student Organization

As an Accounting major, you have the opportunity to participate in the UMPI Business Club, giving you the chance to network with your peers, explore a wide array of business practices, and enjoy field trips out of state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Accounting majors work either in public accounting or in private accounting. Public accountants usually provide tax or assurance (audit) services. Employment in the the accounting and finance department of corporations, governmental organizations or non-profit agencies fall under private accounting (non-public accounting).

There are prospects as Accountants and Auditors. Others for whom training in accounting is valuable include budget analysts; cost estimators; loan officers; financial analysts and personal financial advisors; tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents; bill and account collectors; and bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks. Recently, some accountants have assumed the role of management analysts and are involved in the design, implementation, and maintenance of accounting software systems. Others who perform similar work include computer programmers, computer software engineers, and computer support specialists and systems administrators.

DFAS has in recent years become the major employer of UMPI graduates. In addition to DFAS, most of the larger employers in the area (hospitals and allied establishments, banks, non-profits etcs.) have hired UMPI graduates.
A good number of UMPI graduates have also gone into public accounting. As a result most of the area Public Accounting (CPA) Firms have UMPI graduates working for them.

Introductory accounting classes usually have around 25 to 30 students, and upper level classes have 15 to 20 students.

Accounting students often participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) that is offered in partnership with the IRS.
The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $40,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations.

Faculty

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Stacey Emery

Chair of Business, Accounting, and the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Location
100 South Hall
Phone
(207) 768-9603
Email
stacey.emery@maine.edu
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Cody Humphrey

YourPace Senior Enrollment and Academic Success Coach, Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer I
Location
12 Preble Hall and Remote
Phone
(207) 768-9413
Email
cody.humphrey@maine.edu

Brad Wolverton

Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer I
Email
brad.wolverton@maine.edu

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Accounting Program Offerings

Earn your B.A. in Accounting, which will prepare you to succeed in your accounting career. It equips you with the necessary tools for accounting, auditing, and financial roles within the corporate, nonprofit, government, international, and private sectors.

If you’re interested in exploring a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting, check out our Business Administration degree with an Accounting concentration.

To achieve a Minor in accounting you will need to complete the required 18 Credit Hours listed in the course Catalogue.

The need for qualified accountants is increasing, so the UMPI Bachelor of Arts in Accounting YourPace online program prepares you to thrive in this highly rewarding field.

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Our online Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Accounting Concentration online program is designed to prepare you for in-demand financial and managerial roles that require an accounting background.

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The Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Accounting Minor YourPace online program is for those who want a well-rounded education with a focus on numbers. 

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If you’re interested in exploring a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting, check out our Business Administration degree with an Accounting concentration.

What can you do with a degree in Accounting?

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We’re so excited that you’re considering the University of Maine at Presque Isle! As a student at UMPI, we want your experience to be anything but ordinary! So what makes UMPI extraordinary? Our Learning Environment, Our Student Engagement and Our Location!

No matter what stage of life you are in, we can help you take the plunge into higher education and put you on YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS!

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