SOA Mission

We are an academic community dedicated to excellence in accounting education, fostering professional responsibility in Hawaii and the global economy, and advancing accounting knowledge through quality research.

Undergraduate Accounting Mission:

The undergraduate accounting program educates students to develop knowledge, skills, and proficiency in preparing, presenting, and evaluating accounting information.

MAcc Mission:

The Master’s in Accounting Program's mission is to provide a STEM-based accounting education that develops the knowledge and skills for analytical, research, and communication abilities for professional success.

PhD Program Mission:

The mission of our SOA PhD program is to train scholars who can identify important accounting research questions, apply rigorous methodologies to address them, and contribute to research and teaching excellence in academic institutions.

Objective for the School of Accountancy Advisory Board, Shidler College of Business of the University of Hawaii at Manoa

To provide strategies, guidance, directions, feedback, and support to the School of Accountancy’s Director and faculty to further educational goals, professional development, and relationship building for the constituents of the School of Accountancy.