The Mission of the Eastern Michigan University Department of Accounting and Finance is to:

Deliver high quality accounting, accounting information systems, finance and decision science undergraduate and graduate education,

Provide a learning environment that is student-focused, technology-oriented and ethical that promotes critical thinking and supports the development of a diverse group of students,

Advance financial management education and knowledge through contributions to practice, pedagogical research and discipline-based scholarly activity, and

Vision:

The faculty envisions the Department of Accounting and Finance being the school of choice for Southeastern Michigan students who desire high quality, relevant accounting and financial management higher education taught by exceptionally qualified faculty dedicated to preparing their students for challenging careers.

Shared Values:

We share the following values that support our mission:
• Ethics and integrity should characterize our actions.
• Students are our primary constituents.
• Faculty and staff are our most-valued resource.
• Faculty lifelong professional development is encouraged and supported.
• Our activities center on excellence and continuous improvement.
• Cultural and demographic diversity, global awareness, inclusiveness and collaboration enrich the learning and working environment.
• Active learning instructional strategies in relatively small classes taught by academically and professionally qualified faculty best serve our students.

Stakeholders:

We recognize a wide variety of stakeholders important to the success of our programs:
• Students
• Employers and businesses
• Faculty and staff
• Alumni
• Friends and donors
• Professional associations
• College and university community
• Ypsilanti and Southeastern Michigan metropolitan community