Accounting Stories & News

5 Ways You Can Prepare for the Career Fair

Career fairs are excellent opportunities to meet potential employers and showcase your expertise and background. UNI Career Services hosts two career fairs every academic year at the Maucker Union  (you can find dates on the online calendar), attended by more than 150 employers.

UNI teams with Big Four Accounting Firm KPMG LLP on new hybrid accounting program

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) announces it's working with KPMG LLP, the Big Four tax, audit and advisory firm, to launch its new, innovative hybrid accounting program.

UNI announces expansion of its top-ranked accounting program with hybrid delivery option in Des Moines University of Northern Iowa and DMACC announce articulation agreement; new hybrid accounting program

UNI announces expansion of its top-ranked accounting program with hybrid delivery option in Des Moines

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is expanding its Bachelor of Arts in Accounting program to include a hybrid – online and in-person delivery – option for students in the Greater Des Moines metropolitan area. The hybrid delivery model will offer the convenience of online business-core and elective courses with in-person evening accounting courses on the DMACC Urban campus.

University of Northern Iowa and DMACC announce articulation agreement; new hybrid accounting program UNI teams with Big Four Accounting Firm KPMG LLP on new hybrid accounting program

From ‘labor of love’ to Iowa’s top bourbon maker, UNI alum’s family business puts small-town Swisher on the map

After a successful 30-year career in finance, University of Norther Iowa alum Jeff Quint ('85) felt pulled to follow his true passion and in 2005 opened Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa, the first distillery to open in the state since prohibition. Cedar Ridge Distillery has since become the top bourbon maker in the state, producing more than 200 barrels a month.