Published June 29, 2016
MONROE, La. — The University of Louisiana Monroe Accounting program has earned the ranking of
no. 28 for first-time passage rate on the CPA exam out of 266 medium-sized university
programs across the U.S.
The ranking, published by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
(NASBA), shows that ULM graduates taking the CPA exam during 2015 had a 65.8% passage
rate, compared to the overall national passage rate of 48.4%.
ULM is the only university in Louisiana to be listed in the rankings of the top 40
institutions among large, medium, and small institutions as reported by NASBA.
Dr. Michelle McEacharn, Director of ULM’s School of Accounting, Financial and Information
Services, attributed the success of the program to the students, graduates and faculty.
“The no. 28 ranking provides evidence of what we have known to be true for many years,”
said McEacharn. “Our students are hard-working and dedicated, with a true desire to
learn and improve themselves. Our graduates are successful and recognized across the
region for their commitment to improving the business world and the quality of work
they do. And, our faculty are dedicated to providing the foundation that our students
and graduates need to further their careers and provide value to the community.”
Dr. Ron Berry, Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences added his congratulations
and appreciation.
“The success rate on the CPA exam is a testament to the hard work of our faculty and
students,” said Berry. “Congratulations to our new CPAs, and a sincere thanks to Dr.
McEacharn and our faculty for their dedication to excellence.”
ULM’s Accounting Program is accredited by AACSB-International, the premiere accrediting
body for business and accounting programs in the world. The program is one of only
a dozen in the world that has earned that accreditation with only an undergraduate
program.
Accounting, rated as a five-star in-demand occupation by the Louisiana Workforce Commission,
is a profession with diverse career opportunities. Job placement for ULM graduates
in accounting is consistently at 100% within three months of graduation.
For more information about the Accounting program, visit ulm.edu/cbss/accounting.
