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.
School of Accounting News
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
6:00–7:30 p.m.
The Bain & Company recruiting team is excited to invite you to the upcoming 2025 Oregon Spring Presentation and Networking Event. This event will take place in-person at the Lundquist College of Business and is open to all students and majors. During this event, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Bain and consulting.
11:55 p.m.
Prepare for a future in today's dynamic business environment—enhance your data analysis and visualization skills with Power BI! In the organizations you will work for, vast amounts of data will be collected every day—your challenge will be to make sense of it.
Why Participate?
In a data-driven world, your ability to extract meaningful insights and make informed decisions is a game-changer. Excel spreadsheets have their place, but they're static, limited in their ability to visualize data, and time-consuming to build and use. Power BI empowers you with the skills you need to drive decision-making processes, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
What You'll Gain
In this training, you will be equipped with the skills to move beyond the confines of stagnant data and transform it into a living, breathing dashboard.
- Transform Data – Format data to extract actionable insights.
- Create Data Models – Present your data intuitively and in a visually engaging way, making it easier for your audience to understand complex information.
- Visualize Data – Tell the story of your data in quick, responsive analytics.
- Share Assets – The power of automation ensures that your data reaches the right people at the right time.
About the Instructors
Warren Goodson was most recently a software engineer at NASA, where he collaborated with science teams to build custom data repository solutions for initiatives like NEO and S3VI. He excels at designing and applying technical solutions to complex problems and stays current with the cutting edge of technological advancements in order to do so. Warren also has more than five years of instructional experience and is adept at designing and leading trainings on technical and non-technical topics.
Wyatt Schow is a current third-year student at the University of Oregon, studying accounting and economics. He often deals with large amounts of data, and Power BI enables him to effortlessly organize and customize that data, transforming it into insightful charts and graphs.
5:00–6:00 p.m.
From social media, events, merchandising, to AI-driven innovation, metrics, and campaigns, marketing is everywhere. Join industry professionals and alumni working in the innovative and creatives space of marketing during this Industry Bites session.
Mohr Career Services, in partnership with the UO chapter of the American Marketing Association, invites you to join us for pizza, a panel of guest speakers, and conversation with leaders and innovators in this dynamic field of promotion, engagement, and design. You won't want to miss learning how our guests navigated their career journeys, what helped them stand out and move up, and what the industry is looking for from emerging talent like you.
Most of these employers also host interns!
Panelists
- Bryan Taylor, Creative Director and Founder, Drawn
- Sydne Mullings, General Manager, Americas, Central Marketing Organization, Microsoft
- Elliot Kennedy, Global Brand Planning Director, Nike Women
This event will take place in Chiles 125 and OVERFLOW viewing available Lillis 312!
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Want to learn more about what we do in the Oregon Consulting Group? Come hear about our client work, project experiences, and tips for your application. You'll also have the chance to network with current members and ask any questions you may have!
11:55 p.m.
Transform complex information into clear, actionable insights that solve real business problems. Gain practical experience in using data to discover strategic insights, a vital skill in today's insight-driven business environment.
Why Participate?
Whether you aim for a career in consulting, marketing, finance, or management, this training will set you apart, preparing you to confidently lead and make impactful decisions. You will embark on a journey to become an indispensable asset in any business setting, using insights derived from data to drive decisions and strategies that lead to real-world success.
What You'll Gain
From the initial understanding of project requirements to the final presentation of insights, this program equips you to be the insight strategist who not only understands data but also knows how to use it to influence and drive business outcomes.
- Strategic Engagement – Learn how to engage stakeholders effectively and uncover key project needs through meaningful conversations.
- Insightful Analysis – Move beyond data collection to analyze and interpret data, ensuring your insights drive decision-making and strategic initiatives.
- Impactful Storytelling – Master the art of data storytelling to present insights that are not only clear and precise but also compelling and influential.
- Dynamic Visualization – Develop skills to create dashboards that not only visualize data but also tell a story tailored to your audience's needs.
Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a Business Insights Accelerator digital microcredential. This portable, verifiable credential can be shared on platforms like LinkedIn, showcasing your expertise to potential employers and offering tangible proof of in-demand competencies.
Training Schedule
- Friday, May 9, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person)
- Friday, May 16, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person)
About the Instructor
Moni Graf brings more than 15 years of expertise in business operations, data analytics, and project management, having propelled growth for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies—including the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and NCAA. She excels in transforming data into actionable insights, managing big data platforms, and developing technology-based solutions that enhance decision-making processes. Moni's strategic initiatives, particularly in sports analytics, have significantly impacted campaigns like "Olympians Made Here," boosting support for college athletes on their path to the Olympics.
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