School of Accounting

A crowd of students and companies standing and mingling at a networking event.

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.

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Research Workshops

The School of Accounting hosts many events throughout the year, including research workshops with visiting scholars.

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Events

Nov 7
3+1 Accounting Scholar Preview 12:30 p.m.

Learn how you can graduate with your bachelor's degree in three years and earn Master of Accounting degree in your fourth year! Are you a first year pre-business student with...
3+1 Accounting Scholar Preview
November 7
12:30–1:00 p.m.
This is a virtual event.

Learn how you can graduate with your bachelor's degree in three years and earn Master of Accounting degree in your fourth year!

Are you a first year pre-business student with more than 25 college credit hours of AP, IB, or transfer credit? You may be eligible to become a 3+1 Accounting Scholar. Join this virtual event to get a preview requirements and benefits of being a 3+1 Scholar, learn about the guaranteed scholarship for admitted 3+1 Scholars, and get ready for the upcoming application deadline. Don't miss this chance to fast track your career in accounting!

Nov 7
BizCareers Pre-Event Networking Preparation Session 4:15 p.m.

Want to sharpen your pitch? Looking for some tips when introducing yourself? Join Mohr Career Services for a networking preparation opportunity prior to the BizCareers in Outdoor,...
BizCareers Pre-Event Networking Preparation Session
November 7
4:15–5:15 p.m.
Chiles Hall 125

Want to sharpen your pitch? Looking for some tips when introducing yourself? Join Mohr Career Services for a networking preparation opportunity prior to the BizCareers in Outdoor, Apparel, and Sustainability. This session will be set in an easygoing environment where you can try out your communication skills and get the jitters out. We hope to see you there!

Nov 8
Oregon Consulting Group Coffee Chat 11:00 a.m.

Join the Oregon Consulting Group for a coffee chat and talk to current OCG members about their experiences in the group. Any UO student regardless of major, GPA, or year is...
Oregon Consulting Group Coffee Chat
November 8
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Peterson Hall 207

Join the Oregon Consulting Group for a coffee chat and talk to current OCG members about their experiences in the group. Any UO student regardless of major, GPA, or year is welcome to attend any of our events.

Nov 12
Master of Accounting Admissions Office Hours 4:00 p.m.

Stop into the Lundquist College admissions office to meet admissions representatives and get the answers to all of your questions about the Master of Accounting program. Discover...
Master of Accounting Admissions Office Hours
November 12
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Lillis Business Complex 145

Stop into the Lundquist College admissions office to meet admissions representatives and get the answers to all of your questions about the Master of Accounting program. Discover the requirements to apply, required materials, application deadlines, and more. This session offers a unique opportunity to prepare for the November 15 (round 1) deadline. Don’t miss this chance to advance your career in accounting!

Nov 12
Oregon Consulting Group Information Session 6:00 p.m.

The Oregon Consulting Group is hosting an information session for University of Oregon students to learn more about the group's projects and members. Any UO student is welcome...
Oregon Consulting Group Information Session
November 12
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Lillis Business Complex 262

The Oregon Consulting Group is hosting an information session for University of Oregon students to learn more about the group's projects and members. Any UO student is welcome to attend regardless of major, GPA, or year.

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Faculty

Kyle Peterson
Director, School of Accounting | Charles E. Johnson Memorial Professor of Accounting

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

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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.

AACSB Accredited logo

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.

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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!

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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.

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Cover of the 2024 Accounting Prospectus, featuring Steve Matsunaga and Robin Clement standing in front of the entrance to the Anstett building

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