Service Learning and Accounting?

Many think of service-learning for education or nursing majors, but how about for accounting majors? Last semester, Gustavus students worked with Nicollet County, St. Peter, and college officials to analyze several proposed projects that may soon impact the St. Peter and Mankato area. The projects, a service-learning component of Professor Michael Klimesh’s cost accounting class, looked at topics including septic systems, bike trails from St. Peter to Mankato, and wind power at Gustavus. The students worked closely with experts to determine possible financing, feasibility, and overall benefits of the projects. Click on Accounting for more information.