Accounting

Overview

The flexible, accredited Accounting degree program from Portland State University stands out for its big-picture approach. You’ll acquire technical accounting expertise within a broad business context, gaining the ability to go beyond number-crunching and provide strategic direction and leadership.  

PSU’s accounting degree combines excellent academics with hands-on accounting experience and professional development. You’ll begin your accounting career with demonstrated ability, strong industry contacts, and an accounting degree that’s known for its well-rounded, high-performing graduates.

Portland State’s School of Business holds prestigious dual accreditation in business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This is a distinction held by fewer than 200 accounting programs worldwide.

What Can I Do With an Accounting Degree? 

Our accounting bachelor’s degree program prepares you for a broad range of accounting career paths. PSU accounting majors go on to work for employers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, with careers in a range of specialties that include:

• Taxation
• Auditing
• Consulting
• Corporate accounting
• Managerial accounting
• Governmental accounting
• Nonprofit accounting

Over the long run, accounting majors frequently advance into upper management positions and strategic leadership roles.