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
11:55 p.m.
Push your analytics skills to the next level in Tableau during this intermediate-level Professional Edge training.
Directly compare multiple metrics using advanced charts and then customize your data visualizations using advanced calculations and visual best practices. Provide dynamic and relevant insights based on the specific questions your audience is trying to answer while allowing your audience to customize the view with user-controlled parameters. Create dashboards with intuitive interfaces allowing your audience to click and explore their data.
Course Overview
Calculation review Compare multiple metrics with dynamic zones Level of detail expressions (FIXED, EXCLUDE, INCLUDE) Tableau's order of operations User-controlled parameters Advanced dashboarding Dashboard actions and best practicesParticipation Eligibility
This is an intermediate-level training. You are eligible to participate if you:
Previously completed the "Getting Started with Tableau" training and earned the microcredential through Professional Edge OR Have completed an academic course or other training leveraging Tableau and are able to confidently assert each of the following: I can confidently connect to data sources in Tableau. I understand the distinction between continuous and discrete fields in Tableau. I understand the difference between dimensions and measures in Tableau. I can create basic calculations in Tableau. I have a foundational understanding of table calculations in Tableau.Training Schedule
Friday, April 11, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person) Friday, April 18, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person)About the Instructor
Emily Miley, an analytics consultant at Interworks, has always approached problem-solving by understanding different perspectives and staying curious. Whether it's rock climbing, learning how to fly fish, or solving Hanayama puzzles, she believes in the importance of being a lifelong learner.
After moving to Portland and graduating from the University of Oregon, she transitioned from a data visualization firm working with nonprofits to building a data and analytics program for the City of Portland's 311 program. Now, as an analytics consultant for InterWorks, Emily is excited to use her curiosity and ability to see from multiple points of view to help clients get the most out of their data.
4:30–6:00 p.m.
Diverse Narratives: Voices from the Margins focuses on bringing out authentic lived experiences and realities from the voices of individuals from diverse backgrounds in the business world. Our hope is that through storytelling, students can find connection with participants that foster curiosity, empathy, understanding, and positive outcomes in team communities and beyond.
Enjoy free dinner while learning from the diverse experiences of five students and how their identities and experiences with code switching influence their graduate student experience and professional development.
All students are welcome to attend, but registration is limited to 30 participants.
11:55 p.m.
Whether you're contemplating a career in sales, embarking on your first professional role, or looking to improve your communication skills to establish trust with others, the Sales Essentials training program is your foundation for success.
Why Participate?
During this 8-hour program, you will learn the art of relationship-based selling throughout the entire sales cycle from a seasoned professional. Through engaging activities, practical exercises, and interactive sessions, you'll not only refine your sales approach but also create an individual development plan for continuous improvement. Designed for participants across all majors and disciplines, this training program offers invaluable insights and skills for aspiring sales professionals, future entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders.
What You'll Gain
This program isn't just about mastering sales techniques; it's an opportunity to develop a versatile skill set that includes effective communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to understand and meet customer needs—qualities that are invaluable in any career path.
Earn a Marketable Skills Microcredential – Enhance your resume and LinkedIn profile when you earn the Sales Essentials Microcredential from the Lundquist College of Business. Develop Core Sales Skills – Gain proficiency in relationship-based selling techniques across key areas essential for sales success, including prospecting, effective communication, overcoming objections, and closing the sale. Create an Individual Development Plan – Leave the program with a tailored development plan, reviewed by an industry expert, to showcase your self-awareness and commitment to continuously improve your sales skills.About the Instructor
Steven Havens is a former senior executive at Bank of America, where he led multiple consumer and small business banking territories throughout South Florida and Southern California. After more than 16 years in banking, he made a career change, shifting to dual careers in education and catering. A 2023 MBA graduate, he teaches business finance, personal finance, and business ethics at the undergraduate level as an adjunct professor. He is also the owner and head chef of his catering business which specializes in boutique events, provides private chef services and cooking class instruction. His breadth of experience in corporate finance, sales leadership and entrepreneurship gives Steven a wealth of knowledge that he enjoys sharing with aspiring students.
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Each year, accounting students work on behalf of the IRS to serve the Lane County community in helping prepare tax returns as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Student members of UO’s Beta Alpha Psi accounting honor society are specially trained in tax preparation and offer their services free of charge. The VITA team processes many types of returns, but is particularly well-versed in the tax needs of students. Students, faculty members, staff, and community members are invited to attend. Please be prepared to stay for the entirety of your preparation. Follow the website link to see the required documents to bring.
4:00–5:30 p.m.
Join the Professional Edge program for an exclusive tour of the Insights Research Lab (IRL) and discover how cutting-edge biometric technology is transforming business research. Located in the heart of the Lundquist College of Business, the IRL is home to sophisticated tools—like eye-tracking technology—that provide businesses with deep insights into consumer behavior, decision-making, and engagement.
During this interactive session, you'll:
Explore the lab's state-of-the-art research spaces Learn how businesses leverage biometrics to refine marketing strategies and improve user experiences See eye-tracking technology in action and uncover the hidden patterns of attentionWhether you're interested in marketing, consumer behavior, or data-driven decision-making, this is your chance to experience real-world applications of business research right here on campus!
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