In this concentration, you will master core accounting skills to serve in agricultural businesses and accounting firms.

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Learn

Study the core principles of auditing, derivatives, corporate finance, and managerial and financial accounting. You'll learn to directly apply these essential skills within the production, processing, or retail sectors of the vital food and agriculture industry.

Do

Complete a competitive summer internship with a Fortune 500 company like John Deere, Caterpillar, or Archer Daniels Midland, or build hands-on experience with a major public accounting firm like Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, or Crowe LLP. Join professional clubs and societies for valuable networking and professional development opportunities.

Advance

Land accounting and finance roles across diverse companies. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), work with your advisor to meet the Illinois Board of Examiners' certification eligibility requirements during your undergraduate studies or through a one-year certified Master of Accountancy Science program.

Caroline Helton
Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Advising

304A Mumford Hall
217-300-4825
chelton@illinois.edu

Majors covered: Agricultural & Consumer Economics (Agri-Accounting and Agricultural & Applied Economics concentrations), Public Policy & Law

Caroline Helton