Mission Statement
The Mission of the USU School of Accountancy (SOA) is to:
- Develop effective accounting and business leaders who are committed to professional excellence and ethical conduct.
- Advance accounting knowledge through theory development and accounting practice improvement.
- Provide leadership and service to our university and professional community.
School of Accountancy Guiding Principles
The School of Accountancy will continue to enhance its reputation as one of the premier accounting schools in the Intermountain West. The SOA provides excellent accounting preparation for entrance into professional accounting careers. The SOA strives to enhance the quality of its programs through the establishment of quality-focused processes in the areas of recruitment, instruction, discovery, and placement.
Students are shaped by a strong culture and shared values that reinforce professional character, stimulate a commitment for lifelong learning, increase professional and social competence, and connect students to the professional network.
School of Accountancy faculty members engage in relevant discovery activities that expand the theoretical framework of accounting, transform accounting and business practices, and enrich the teaching and learning process.