Accounting has been one of the basic academic programs at the University of Florida for more than 70 years. In 1977, the School of Accounting was established by the Board of Regents as a separate school within the College of Business, and was endowed in 1985 through the generosity of Frederick Fisher. The Fisher School is committed to scholarly research, teaching, and service to advance knowledge and prepare future leaders for business, professional, and academic careers. As evidence of the Fisher School's success in achieving its goals, the School's degree programs are ranked highly by various academic and professional surveys.
Academic RankingsThe quality of the Fisher School of Accounting students is exceptional. Eighty-five percent of University of Florida students score above the national mean on standard entrance exams taken by college-bound students, and the students who subsequently enter the Fisher School are particularly outstanding. On average, students admitted to the graduate accounting program score well above the 70th percentile on the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT).
The School's faculty members have earned Ph.D. degrees from the nation's leading universities. The faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. In addition to publishing the School's own research journal, the faculty actively contribute to the accounting profession by maintaining editorial positions for major accounting journals, participating in professional organizations at the national and state levels, and providing services to major corporations and public accounting firms.
