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This article explores the need for accreditation of accounting programs in U.S. colleges due to high demand for qualified graduates.

Accreditation of Collegiate Accounting Programs.

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The article proposes accrediting accounting programs in colleges to meet growing demand for graduates, indicating educational improvement is needed.

This article explores the need for accreditation of accounting programs in U.S. colleges due to high demand for qualified graduates.
Analyzed current demand for accounting graduates
Assessed existing accounting program offerings
Discussed implications of program proliferation
Demand for accounting graduates generally exceeds supply
Many colleges offer minimal accounting courses leading to degrees
Confusion in accounting education underscores need for accreditation

Howard F. Stettler (1965) studied this question.

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The article proposes accrediting accounting programs in colleges to meet growing demand for graduates, indicating educational improvement is needed.