Accounting forms the core of businesses large and small. Its broader implications extend to government policy and international relations.
With the national and international business economy constantly evolving, our accounting faculty members keep ahead of the curve through their engagement with ongoing research.
We provide undergraduate and masters students with excellent conceptual and technical skills that will allow them to excel in productive and successful careers as future business leaders in public, corporate, or governmental accounting. The school also actively contributes to creating knowledge by conducting and publishing high-quality scholarly research, and by training PhD students to become future teachers and scholars.
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Beta Alpha Psi
Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization for financial information students and professionals. There are over 300 chapters on college and university campuses with over 300,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation. Beta Alpha Psi shapes financial and business information professions by developing members into ethical, professional, and confident leaders.
Research Workshops
The School of Accounting hosts many events throughout the year, including research workshops with visiting scholars.
Events
10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Lundquist College of Business and the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages for a day of cross-disciplinary networking and career exploration.
Recent analysis reveals a rising trend of UO students pursuing interdisciplinary paths that blend business skills with language proficiency and global cultural competence. This event offers opportunities for learning, networking, and career exploration across these dynamic fields.
- Engage with representatives from Global Education Oregon, who will share opportunities for international study and cultural exchange.
- Connect with UO GlobalWorks International Internships and explore internships and work abroad programs that combine business and global studies skills.
- Visit the UO Career Center and College of Arts and Sciences Advising for tailored advice on leveraging your unique interdisciplinary background in today's competitive job market.
- Explore resources and meet faculty and staff from the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages at their dedicated tabling area.
- Explore resources and meet faculty and staff from the Lundquist College of Business.
- Attend some of the many presentations that will be offered throughout the day. Sign up for individual presentations here.
- Enjoy light refreshment and enter to try to win raffle prizes.
Whether you're a Lundquist College student interested in global markets, or a Schnitzer School student eager to apply your skills in international business contexts, this event is your gateway to cross-pollination of ideas, opportunities, and career pathways.
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Think PowerPoint is just for bullet points and slide transitions? Think again. In this fast-paced, hands-on workshop, "Unlock the Power of PowerPoint: Design Smarter, Present Better," you'll discover the powerful features that can elevate your presentations from basic to brilliant.
Whether you're building decks for meetings, events, or instruction, this session will introduce you to the tools that make your slides more engaging, professional, and easier to manage. This workshop isn't about adding animations or picking a font, it's about mastering the design and organizational features that save time and make your message shine.
What You'll Learn
- Slide Master and layouts demystified – Learn how to create consistent, professional slide designs using Slide Master and custom layouts. No more formatting each slide manually.
- Themes and variants – Discover how to apply and customize themes to give your presentation a cohesive, polished look.
- Smart organization with sections – Use sections to structure your presentation for easier navigation and editing.
- Precision design tools – Get hands-on with smart guides, gridlines, and Designer to align content and create visually appealing slides effortlessly.
- Infographics made easy – Explore how to use shapes, icons, and built-in tools to create compelling visual stories without needing graphic design software.
- Presenter view and slide notes – Learn how to use presenter view to stay on track during delivery and leverage notes for smoother presentations.
- Quick access toolbar customization – Speed up your workflow by tailoring your toolbar with the tools you use most.
- Templates and reusability – Understand how to build and reuse templates that save time and ensure consistency across presentations.
This workshop is perfect for anyone who uses Microsoft PowerPoint regularly but suspects they're missing out on features that could make their work easier, faster, and more professional. Discover what you've been missing!
6:00–8:00 p.m.
The Oregon Consulting Group is hosting an information session and case workshop designed to help prospective members learn more about our group, meet current group members, understand the group's offerings, and learn the basics of a case.
5:00 p.m.
What if you could turn an innovative idea into a powerful AI-driven product that solves real business challenges? Explore the possibilities of generative AI, learn to design impactful, ethical AI solutions, and communicate their value in business contexts during this hands-on Professional Edge training.
You'll gain practical experience in designing AI products that can address complex problems, support rapid innovation, and encourage responsible development while developing a portfolio piece to showcase your expertise.
Whether you're familiar with AI basics or new to the field, this course guides you through each step, from understanding core AI principles to creating your own AI-driven product that meets real-world needs.
What You'll Gain
- Real-world product development – Leave with experience in taking an AI product from concept to design.
- Technical and strategic skills – Gain knowledge in AI fundamentals and practical applications that will be valuable across business functions.
- Ethical frameworks – Understand responsible AI practices that align with business values and societal impact.
Schedule
- Friday, October 31, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person in Chiles 326)
- Friday, November 7, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person in Chiles 326)
Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a digital microcredential, validating your newly acquired skills. Microcredentials are portable, verifiable credentials that can be shared on platforms like LinkedIn, showcasing your expertise to potential employers and offering tangible proof of in-demand competencies.
About the Instructor
Christopher Lundy, founder of FindInfinite Labs, is an expert in AI and quantum computing and a researcher in quantum cosmology and astrophysics. He develops AI training programs to equip organizations and individuals with the skills to harness AI's potential, transforming industries and preparing leaders for a technology-driven future. He also leads the biopharma and life sciences industry in applying innovation to complex problems that affect people in a tangible way.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams is more than just chat and video calls—it's a full collaboration hub. In this interactive, one-hour workshop, "Teams That Work: Organize, Collaborate, and Communicate Smarter," you'll learn how to structure your Teams environment for clarity, efficiency, and impact.
From organizing channels to managing meetings and collaborating on files, this session will help you unlock the features that make Teams a powerful productivity tool. This workshop isn't about sending emojis or starting a call, it's about building a digital workspace that actually works.
What You'll Learn
- Team and channel structure best practices – Learn how to organize Teams by project, department, or function, and use private and shared channels effectively to keep communication focused.
- Smarter communication tools – Master @mentions, tags, message formatting, pinning and saving messages, and managing your activity feed to stay on top of what matters.
- File collaboration made easy – Understand the difference between sharing via OneDrive vs. Teams, co-author documents in real time, and use version history to recover changes.
- Meetings and webinars – Get comfortable scheduling and joining meetings, using chat, notes, and recordings, and explore tools like Whiteboard and breakout rooms for interactive sessions.
- Search and organization – Use advanced search techniques, folders, and archiving to find information quickly and keep your workspace organized.
- Productivity boosters – Explore features like delayed delivery, email templates, voting buttons, and polls to streamline communication and decision-making.
- Tasks and Microsoft To Do integration – Create tasks from messages, use My Day and Priority views, and sync with Microsoft To Do to manage your workload across platforms.
This one-day workshop is perfect for anyone who already uses Teams to collaborate and wants to move beyond basic messaging and meetings. Whether you're managing projects, coordinating with colleagues, or leading virtual sessions, these tools will help you work smarter and communicate more effectively. Discover what you've been missing!
Faculty
Expertise
- Comparability
- Disclosure
- Financial statement complexity
- Revenue recognition
Recent Research
The School of Accounting at the Lundquist College of Business features several nationally renowned scholars. Accounting faculty are renowned for their research in key areas.
- Consolidations
- Financial accounting theory
- Corporate misconduct
- Corporate social responsibility
- Political economy
- Capital structure decisions
- Effects of taxes on corporate financial reporting and investment
- Market capitalization of corporate and investor-level taxes
- Corporate governance
- Managerial incentives
- Financial disclosure
Accreditation
The School of Accounting is an accredited member of the AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation assures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in undergraduate and graduate education in accounting. To maintain accreditation standards, the School of Accounting has adopted a mission statement, as well as learning goals for its undergraduate and Master of Accounting students.
Mission
The School of Accounting is dedicated to the teaching, research, and service mission of the Lundquist College of Business and the University of Oregon. To further this mission, we will
- Provide undergraduate and masters students with excellent conceptual and technical skills that will allow them to excel in productive and successful careers as future business leaders;
- Contribute to creating knowledge by conducting and publishing high quality scholarly research, and by training PhD students to become future teachers and scholars;
- Encourage a collegial and supportive culture within the school, a respect and tolerance for people and their ideas, and an environment that values diversity and nurtures success and the pursuit of excellence; and
- Build mutually beneficial relationships with business and alumni communities to increase our value to our constituencies and to partner with them in support of our research and teaching activities.
Jobs and Internships
Are you an accounting student who is getting ready to find an internship or job? Then you should use the online career support system called Handshake where you can:
- Schedule an appointment with a career advisor
- Register for career services events
- Access on-demand career resources
- Search job, internship, and volunteer postings—both on and off campus—from its network of more than 350,000 employers.
Accounting Circle
Interested in investing in the future of accounting education?
Join your accounting and business associates and become a member of the college's Accounting Circle, a special giving society just for accounting supporters. We promise that we will use your investment judiciously and make you proud.
Invest in accounting education today!
Accounting Alumni
The School of Accounting builds mutually beneficial relationships with business and alumni communities to increase our value to our constituencies and to partner with them in support of our research and teaching activities.
Our alumni and friends are remarkable individuals—accounting firm, corporate, business, and community leaders. They provide the inspiration, leadership, and private gift support that are vital to keeping accounting education at the cutting-edge of the students' educational experience. When you give to the Lundquist College School of Accounting, you invest in the future. By supporting innovative teaching, experiential learning, and research that advances knowledge, you transform lives.
To glimpse some of the outcomes of alumni and donors investments in accounting education, please see our Prospectus, the school's annual magazine.
Contact
For general questions, please contact:
Kyle Peterson
Director, School of Accounting | Charles E. Johnson Memorial Professor of Accounting
541-346-3329
kylepete@uoregon.edu
Lillis 379
Lundquist College of Business
1208 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1208
Prospective and current student questions about the undergrad accounting program and postbaccalaureate:
Undergraduate Advising
541-346-3303
lcb-undergrad@uoregon.edu
Peterson 203
For information about CPA certification, see
Questions about the Master of Accounting program:
Jennifer Welander
Interim Director, Master of Accounting Program | Instructor of Accounting
541-346-3281
jweland2@uoregon.edu
Anstett 391D
Questions about the accounting PhD program:
Jaewoo Kim
Assistant Professor of Accounting | Coordinator, Accounting PhD Program
541-346-3540
jkim27@uoregon.edu
Lillis 371