Patterson School of Accountancy

Leadership

Contact

200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
umaccy@olemiss.edu
http://accountancy.olemiss.edu

Overview

The School of Accountancy offers a Bachelor of Accountancy (B. Accy), a Master of Accountancy (M.Accy.), a Master of Taxation (M.Tax.), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in accountancy.

History/Mission/Purpose

The primary function of the school is to provide professional education required to prepare students for careers as professional accountants in public practice, financial institutions, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is placed upon both theoretical principles and concepts and practical applications to fulfill the need for reliable financial information. Professional courses offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels provide students with the accounting education required to commence and continue to develop in a wide range of accounting and business professional careers.

Accreditation

The Patterson School of Accountancy's programs have been accredited since 1944 by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school's programs have received separate accounting accreditation since May 1983 by the AACSB. The University of Mississippi School of Accountancy was one of the first schools in the country to receive separate accounting accreditation at both bachelor's and master's degree levels. The school is also a full member of the Federation of Schools of Accountancy.

Other Information

Mississippi Public Accountancy Law - The public accountancy law authorizes the State Board of Public Accountancy to award certificates to certified public accountants upon qualification through passage of the CPA examination and appropriate professional experience. In addition, candidates must have completed a minimum of 150 educational hours with a concentration in accounting to become a certified and licensed CPA.

Academics & Admissions

Undergraduate Studies

Admission Policies

Students that meet all requirements for general admission to the University may enter the Patterson School of Accountancy as Bachelor of Accountancy (B.Accy.) students.

Academic Regulations

General Education Core Curriculum

The general education/core curriculum requirements for the Bachelor of Accountancy program are given in the requirements section of the Bachelor of Accountancy program.

College/Schoolwide Degree Requirements

The College/Schoolwide curriculum requirements for the Bachelor of Accountancy program are given in the requirements section of the Bachelor of Accountancy program.

Total Hours Required

At least 120 semester hours of degree applicable courses must be completed for the Bachelor of Accountancy degree.

Repeating a Course

Accountancy courses may be repeated once (e.g., two attempts). A student may appeal to the dean’s office to repeat a course a second time (e.g., three attempts).

Credit from other sources

A student is to obtain written permission from the dean’s office prior to completing academic credit at other institutions or by independent study. Upper level accountancy courses must be taken in residence at the University of Mississippi

Other Academic Requirements

To qualify for the B.Accy., a student must earn a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 on the cumulative hours attempted at the university and a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 on 300-level or above accountancy courses completed through the university and must comply with general university requirements for graduation. A student must complete in residence at least 30 semester hours of courses above the 300 level in accountancy or business.

Graduate Studies

Master’s Programs

The Patterson School of Accountancy offers four master’s degree programs: Master of Accountancy (M.Accy.), Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics (M.A.D.A.), Master of Taxation (M.Tax.), and Master of Taxation and Data Analytics (M.T.D.A.).

Requirements for full admission to a master’s program include completion of the required prerequisite courses (and minimum grades where applicable), a minimum GPA of 3.0, and a minimum GMAT score of 450 unless the applicant qualifies for a GMAT waiver.

Required prerequisites include:

ACCY 3030Financial Accounting I3
ACCY 3040Financial Accounting II3
ACCY 3090Cost Control3
ACCY 4010Auditing3
ACCY 4050Income Taxes I3
ACCY 4110Business Law3
BUSN 2910Legal Environment of Business3
ECON 2020Principles of Microeconomics3
ECON 2030Principles of Macroeconomics3
ECON 2300Economic Statistics I3
FINA 3000Business Finance I3
MATH 2511Calculus for Business, Econ., & Accy. I3
MGMT 3000Principles of Management3
MKTG 3000Marketing Principles3

A minimum grade of C is required in ACCY 4010 Auditing and ACCY 4050 Income Taxes I.

Beginning with applicants for Summer 2022, the GMAT will be waived for Patterson School of Accountancy undergraduates who earn an overall or resident GPA of 3.0 or higher and for undergraduate accounting majors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher from other AACSB-accredited institutions.

International students from countries other than those on the Office of Global Engagement exemption list are required to submit documentation of English language proficiency.

Students who do not meet the minimum requirements for full admission may be considered for admission in another category.

PhD Program

Admission to the Ph.D. program is based on the applicant's undergraduate and graduate record as well as the score made on the Graduate Management Admission Test.

A GMAT score of 600 or higher is required for admission. In recent years, GMAT scores have averaged above 650. International students must earn a TOEFL score of 600 or above (or 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL). All students must present credit equivalent to a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in accountancy. Two undergraduate calculus courses are also required. All students should hold some form of accounting certification such as the CPA, CMA, and/or CIA.

Fulfillment of these criteria does not guarantee admission; a limited number of students are accepted into the program each year. A personal interview, on campus, is required of all applicants prior to admission.

Faculty in Patterson School of Accountancy

Charles Allen

Adjunct Instructor in Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
cjallen1@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Nico Arguello

Assistant Professor of Accountancy Instruction
200H Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
jnarguel@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5756

Whitney Farrell Barton

Instructor in Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
wfbarton@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5688

Kendall Owen Bowlin

Associate Professor and Ed Krei Chair of Accountancy
312 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
kobowlin@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5406

Sara L Burney

Lecturer in Accountancy
200 Conner
University, MS 38677
lburney@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5999

Brett Cantrell

Associate Professor of Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
bwcantre@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5409

Christine Cheng

Associate Professor of Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
ccheng3@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Victoria Lynn Dickinson

Lucian Minor Chair of Accountancy and Associate Professor
Conner Hall-School of Accountancy
University, MS 38677
vdickins@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5448

LaToya Flint

Assistant Professor of Accountancy
367 Holman Hall
University, MS 38677
lflint@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Jonathan Gay

Assistant Professor of Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
jlgay@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Sara Gochnauer

Lecturer of Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
stgochna@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Carolyn Golding

Adjunct Instructor in Accountancy Instruction
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
cceley@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Jeremy Brian Griffin

Associate Professor of Accountancy
312 Haley Barbour Ctr for Manufacturing Excellence
University, MS 38677
jbgriffi@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-2643

Matthew Richard Holt

Assistant Professor of Accountancy
200H Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
mrholt@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5756

Millie Hutton

Assistant Professor of Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
mmhutton@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Mary Katherine Jones

Instructor in Accountancy
Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
mkgjones@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Melanie Millar

Assistant Professor of Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
mimillar@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Dave L Nichols

Associate Professor of Accountancy and Horne, Llp Lecturer
104B Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
acdln@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5237

Christine Sims Nielson

Assistant Professor of Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
cnielson@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Brett Patterson

Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
bapatter@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7494

Rachna Prakash

Associate Professor of Accountancy
200 Conner
University, MS 38677
rprakash@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5757

Bill Rayburn

Adjunct Instructor in Accountancy Instruction
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
wbraybu1@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

J Riley Shaw

Associate Professor of Accountancy
204D Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
jrshaw@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5446

Josh Simer

Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
jlsimer@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Chad Stefaniak

Associate Professor of Accountancy Instruction
200H Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
chads@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5756

Ashley Stewart

Lecturer of Accountancy
200 Connor Hall
University, MS 38677
absoliz@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Morris H Stocks

Professor and Don Jones Chair of Accountancy
Patterson School of Accountancy
University, MS 38677
mhstocks@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5716

Karl Wang

Associate Professor of Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
karlwang@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-3980

Zach Webb

Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
318 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
zwebb@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6209

Mitchell Wenger

Clinical Associate Professor of Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
mrwenger@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5755

Wallace Mark Wilder

Dean and KPMG Chair of Accountancy
200G Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
acwilder@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5756

Emeritus Faculty

HOMER H BURKETT

Associate Professor Emeritus
204A CONNER HALL
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
homerb@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5754

JUDITH CASSIDY

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF ACCOUNTANCY INSTRUCTION
CME 309
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
acass@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5445

RICK ELAM

Reynolds Professor Emeritus
316 CONNER HALL
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
relam@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5281

TONYA KAY FLESHER

Professor Emerita of Accountancy
302 CONNER HALL
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
actonya@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5731

Dale L Flesher

Associate Dean Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Burns Chair Emeritus of Accountancy
200E CONNER
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
acdlf@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7623

Kathryn F Gates

Chief Information Officer Emerita and Instructional Assistant Professor of Accountancy
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
kfg@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Howard Lawrence

Clinical Professor of Accountancy Emeritus
200 Conner Hall
University, MS 38677
hlawrenc@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7468

Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards

Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award

  • Dale L Flesher - Associate Dean Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Burns Chair Emeritus of Accountancy (2011)

Excellence in Advising Award - Office of the Provost

To recognize outstanding academic advising by a faculty member and to demonstrate the University of Mississippi's commitment to excellent advising.

  • Erin M Ridout - ACADEMIC COUNSELOR (2020)
  • ERIN FINDLEY MILLER - ACADEMIC COUNSELOR (2010)

Staff Council Award - EEO1

  • Morris H Stocks - PROFESSOR AND DON JONES CHAIR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2010)
  • Kathryn F Gates - Chief Information Officer Emerita and Instructional Assistant Professor of Accountancy (2005)

Staff Council Award - EEO4

  • Susan Mann Foust - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (2017)

Faculty Achievement Award

The Faculty Achievement Award is given annually to recognize unusual effort in the classroom, involvement with students, and active scholarship.

Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award

The Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher of the Year for the University is selected from nominations submitted by students, alumni and faculty.

School of Accountancy Outstanding Teacher of the Year

  • Jeffrey S Pickerd - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2021)
  • Thomas Z Webb - CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2021)
  • Paul E Metrejean - CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2020)
  • J Riley Shaw - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY INSTRUCTION (2020)
  • Victoria Lynn Dickinson - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2018)
  • TONYA KAY FLESHER - Professor Emerita of Accountancy (2017)
  • Rachna Prakash - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2016)
  • Dave L Nichols - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY AND HORNE, LLP LECTURER (2015)
  • TONYA KAY FLESHER - Professor Emerita of Accountancy (2013)
  • Victoria Lynn Dickinson - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2012)
  • Dave L Nichols - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY AND HORNE, LLP LECTURER (2011)
  • J Riley Shaw - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY INSTRUCTION (2010)
  • TONYA KAY FLESHER - Professor Emerita of Accountancy (2009)
  • James W Davis - Peery Professor of Accountancy (2008)
  • Dave L Nichols - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY AND HORNE, LLP LECTURER (2007)
  • J Riley Shaw - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY INSTRUCTION (2006)
  • HOMER H BURKETT - Associate Professor Emeritus (2005)
  • James W Davis - Peery Professor of Accountancy (2004)
  • TONYA KAY FLESHER - Professor Emerita of Accountancy (2003)
  • Wallace Mark Wilder - DEAN AND KPMG CHAIR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2002)
  • BARRY J BRYAN - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2001)
  • Morris H Stocks - PROFESSOR AND DON JONES CHAIR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2000)
  • JUDITH CASSIDY - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF ACCOUNTANCY INSTRUCTION (1999)
  • TONYA KAY FLESHER - Professor Emerita of Accountancy (1998)
  • Dave L Nichols - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY AND HORNE, LLP LECTURER (1997)
  • Wallace Mark Wilder - DEAN AND KPMG CHAIR OF ACCOUNTANCY (1996)
  • Morris H Stocks - PROFESSOR AND DON JONES CHAIR OF ACCOUNTANCY (1995)
  • James W Davis - Peery Professor of Accountancy (1993)
  • Dave L Nichols - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY AND HORNE, LLP LECTURER (1992)
  • CHARLES W TAYLOR - Professor Emeritus of Accountancy (1990)
  • James W Davis - Peery Professor of Accountancy (1988)
  • TONYA KAY FLESHER - Professor Emerita of Accountancy (1986)
  • James W Davis - Peery Professor of Accountancy (1983)

School of Accountancy Researcher of the Year

  • Jeffrey S Pickerd - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2021)
  • Jeremy Brian Griffin - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2020)
  • Brett Wooten Cantrell - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY INSTRUCTION (2018)
  • Dale L Flesher - Associate Dean Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Burns Chair Emeritus of Accountancy (2017)
  • Kendall Owen Bowlin - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND ED KREI CHAIR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2016)
  • Rachna Prakash - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2015)
  • Dale L Flesher - Associate Dean Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Burns Chair Emeritus of Accountancy (2013)
  • Mitchell Robert Wenger - CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2012)
  • Victoria Lynn Dickinson - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2011)
  • Kendall Owen Bowlin - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND ED KREI CHAIR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2010)
  • Dale L Flesher - Associate Dean Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Burns Chair Emeritus of Accountancy (2008)
  • Morris H Stocks - PROFESSOR AND DON JONES CHAIR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2007)
  • TONYA KAY FLESHER - Professor Emerita of Accountancy (2006)
  • J Riley Shaw - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY INSTRUCTION (2005)
  • Dale L Flesher - Associate Dean Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Burns Chair Emeritus of Accountancy (2004)
  • Wallace Mark Wilder - DEAN AND KPMG CHAIR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2003)
  • TONYA KAY FLESHER - Professor Emerita of Accountancy (2002)
  • Morris H Stocks - PROFESSOR AND DON JONES CHAIR OF ACCOUNTANCY (2001)
  • Dale L Flesher - Associate Dean Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Burns Chair Emeritus of Accountancy (2000)
  • Wallace Mark Wilder - DEAN AND KPMG CHAIR OF ACCOUNTANCY (1998)
  • Dave L Nichols - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTANCY AND HORNE, LLP LECTURER (1997)
  • Morris H Stocks - PROFESSOR AND DON JONES CHAIR OF ACCOUNTANCY (1996)
  • Dale L Flesher - Associate Dean Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Burns Chair Emeritus of Accountancy (1995)
  • TONYA KAY FLESHER - Professor Emerita of Accountancy (1994)
  • Dale L Flesher - Associate Dean Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Burns Chair Emeritus of Accountancy (1991)
  • Dale L Flesher - Associate Dean Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Burns Chair Emeritus of Accountancy (1987)
  • TONYA KAY FLESHER - Professor Emerita of Accountancy (1984)
  • Dale L Flesher - Associate Dean Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Burns Chair Emeritus of Accountancy (1983)

SEC Faculty Achievement Awards Program UM Nominee

The SEC Faculty Achievement Awards program recognizes extraordinary faculty accomplishments at SEC universities. This award honors those with outstanding records in both teaching and scholarship who serve as role models for junior faculty and students.

  • Dale L Flesher - Associate Dean Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Burns Chair Emeritus of Accountancy (2017)