Mission of the Program of Accountancy at USF St. Petersburg

To provide an accounting education that prepares ethical and competent professionals for a diverse environment through classroom and interactive learning experiences, research, and service within a global economy. We strive to serve non-traditional and residential students and to continually enhance the quality of the program through faculty education, research and liaisons with external stakeholders.

In our efforts to reach our vision and accomplish our mission, the USFSP Program of Accountancy and its faculty value:

●Inclusive and collaborative learning environments

●Ethical approaches to accounting practice with an emphasis on application to real world leadership challenges

●The multidisciplinary aspect of accounting education and practice, including varieties of intellectual perspectives

●The importance of faculty research

●Diversity in students, faculty, and staff

●Its role in the promotion and continual improvement of accounting education and practice

● Community and civic engagement

● Academic freedom and responsibility

●The continuing development of faculty and staff

The USFSP Program of Accountancy will be recognized as providing a high quality education with emphasis on ethical behavior and professional excellence.

The Mission, Vision & Values set forth above were adopted Sept. 2012 after a deliberative process, by vote of the faculty of the USF St. Petersburg Program of Accountancy.