The terms and definitions that have emerged from the discipline are used widely. In fact, accounting is commonly described as the "language of business."?

With increased automation over the years, the role of accountants has changed dramatically. Formerly regarded as simply number-crunchers, accountants have become recognized as valued business advisers and important members of an organization's management team.

The major areas of study within the accounting curriculum are financial accounting, management accounting, income taxation, auditing, and business law.

The Accounting program is offered at University of Minnesota Twin Cities.