This document answers many commonly asked questions about the Accounting Program at Oregon State University. Please read the following pages carefully before you seek assistance from others. In some instances, these pages may reference other materials and where they may be obtained. The goal of the accounting program at OSU is to provide a professionally oriented program to prepare students for successful careers in the major fields of accounting. Career opportunities in accounting are among the best of those open to business graduates in terms of the number of jobs available, starting salaries, and opportunities for advancement.
Success requires motivation, a commitment to service, and skills in analysis and communication.
The accounting program at OSU was the first separately accredited accounting program in the State of Oregon. It is one of less than 200 accounting programs out of over 1,200 programs nationally to hold this distinction of quality and continuous improvement. The program focuses exclusively on undergraduate education. The curriculum is designed expressly to reflect the professional nature of the accounting program. The accounting faculty possesses an appropriate mix of educational background and professional practice.