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
12:30–1:15 p.m.
Are you a first year business student with 25 or more AP, IB, or transfer credits? You may be eligible to become a 3+1 Accounting Scholar! Join this call to learn more about how you can graduate with your undergrad degree in three years and reserve your fourth year to earn a Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree. You will learn more about the MAcc program requirements, curriculum, and career outcomes. On top of that, you'll also learn about the guaranteed scholarship you can receive once admitted to help fund your graduate studies. Don't miss this chance to fast track your career in accounting!
4:00–4:30 p.m.
Join admissions representatives from the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business to get an introduction to the Master of Accounting (MAcc) program! Learn more about the program, its career outcomes, and admission requirements. Don't miss this chance to learn how to advance your career in accounting!
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Beta Alpha Psi invites you to learn about the field of accounting and during our Meet the Professionals event. Explore the world of accounting with representatives from 20 different firms and specialties, ask any question to a panel of accounting professionals, and use your newfound knowledge when you talk to firms one-on-one after the panel.
The event will begin with the optional panel discussion in Lillis 282 at 5:00-6:00 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to hear from associates and partners in the field. The panel will answer questions from you and your peers, providing a glimpse into the accounting field and calming any nerves.
Afterwards, you will join professionals for the remainder of the event in the Lillis Atrium. Meet representatives from firms ranging from the Big 4 to regional. With the end of recruiting season right around the corner, recruiters will be looking to fill positions!
There will be a raffle for students who are interested. To win prizes through our raffle, you must participate in the whole event (panel and career fair). More information about the raffle will be shared during the event itself.
Smart business attire is encouraged.
If you have any questions, check out our website and come to one of our weekly meetings (Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in Lillis 212).
4:00–4:45 p.m.
Want to learn more about analytics industry and analytics in industry? Join industry professionals and alumni working for and in data analytics during Industry Bites: The Business of Analytics.
From corporate work, technology companies and solutions, to consulting, data analytics is everywhere! Mohr Career Services, in partnership with the Operations and Business Analytics Club invites you to join us for pizza, a panel of guest speakers, and conversation with leaders in analytics. 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.
Panelists include:
Collin Fischer, Commercial Analytics and Enablement Antheny Chhay, Analyst Brad Green, Account Executive, Strategic EnterpriseFaculty
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