Quinnipiac University Earns AACSB Accounting Accreditation

TAMPA, Fla., June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) announces that Quinnipiac University has earned accounting accreditation for its School of Business. Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the largest business education network connecting students, educators, and businesses worldwide.

"AACSB Accreditation recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curricula development, and student learning," said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB International. "We congratulate Quinnipiac University and dean Matthew O'Connor on earning accreditation for its accounting program, and applaud the entire department of accounting and school of business team—including the administration, faculty, directors, staff, and students—for their roles in earning this respected honor."

Synonymous with the highest standards of quality, AACSB Accreditation inspires new ways of thinking within business education globally and, as a result, has been earned by only 5 percent of the world's schools offering business degrees at the bachelor level or higher. Today, 816 institutions across 53 countries and territories maintain AACSB Accreditation. Furthermore, after today's ratification, 187 institutions now maintain a supplemental AACSB Accreditation for their accounting programs.

"AACSB accounting accreditation validates the quality of our accounting program and demonstrates the overall commitment to educational excellence within the program, the school of business, and Quinnipiac University," said Matthew O'Connor, school of business dean and professor of finance. "Congratulations to our accounting faculty, students and alumni, and department chair Nelson Alino. Their individual and collective commitment to academic and professional excellence is inspiring.  I also want to acknowledge the hard work by everyone in the dean's office as well as the ongoing support provided by both Provost Mark Thompson and President John Lahey. We could not have achieved accounting accreditation without all of their help and support. Thank you."

AACSB Accreditation provides a framework of 15 international standards against which business schools around the globe assess the quality of their educational services. These standards ensure continuous improvement and provide focus for schools to deliver on their mission, innovate, and drive impact. AACSB-accredited schools have successfully undergone a rigorous review process conducted by their peers in the business education community, ensuring that they have the resources, credentials, and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate, future-focused business education. 

To realize accounting accreditation, an institution must first earn or maintain AACSB business accreditation. Then, in addition to developing and implementing a mission-driven plan to satisfy the business accreditation quality standards, accounting accreditation requires the satisfaction of a supplemental set of accreditation standards that are specific to the discipline and profession of accounting.

"Quinnipiac University's commitment to earning both business and accounting accreditation is a true reflection of their dedication, not only to their students and the greater business community, but to the accounting industry as a whole," said Bryant. "Today's ratification signals that Quinnipiac accounting graduates have completed a program grounded in exceptional foundational skills, and are prepared to assume critical responsibilities and serve the public interest while promoting a sense of integrity to their practice of accounting."

About AACSB International

As the world's largest business education alliance, AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) connects educators, students, and business to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides quality assurance, business education intelligence, and professional development services to more than 1,600 member organizations and over 800 accredited business schools worldwide. AACSB's mission is to foster engagement, accelerate innovation, and amplify impact in business education. The global organization has offices located in Tampa, Florida, USA; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; and Singapore.  For more information, visit aacsb.edu.

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