Accountancy

Accountancy

Be sharp, strategic, successful.

Degree Type

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Honors Bachelor of Science
  • Minor

College
College of Business

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Delivery
Hybrid: Includes a mix of in-person courses and courses delivered online through Ecampus

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Accounting is much more than crunching numbers. In fact, increasingly powerful software does most of that work now. Accountants today are tech-savvy problem solvers, insightful planners and strategic thinkers. And you can be one.

The accounting program at ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Ú-Cascades takes a rigorous and comprehensive approach to teaching the language and science of business. You’ll develop the skills needed to analyze financial statements, assess investment options, design and execute audits, consult on risk exposure and design information systems. You’ll graduate ready to work in a respected profession that’s in demand across industries, nonprofits and government.

The accounting program at ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Ú-Cascades includes a mix of in-person courses and courses delivered online through Ecampus.

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Challenge, support and community

Get one-on-one mentoring from faculty invested in your success.

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Get Real-world experiernce

90% of ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Ú accounting students complete an internship.

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Choose your career field

Businesses across industries need accountants to make smart financial decisions.

Program Details

Options:

  • Information Security, Assurance and Analytics: Prepare for a career addressing the impact of big data, information management and information systems auditing.
  • International Business: Gain additional skills and a global perspective for careers at multinational firms, global financial service organizations and international trade centers.

Program Delivery

Hybrid: Primarily in-person, includes a mix of in-person and courses delivered online through Ecampus.

Degree Requirements

A total of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate, including 60 upper-division credits. Requirements include:

  • ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Ú Core Education
  • Business Core
  • Accounting
  • Electives if needed to meet the 180 credits, at least 60 upper-division credits

Major Requirements and Transfer Guides

Accounting — (ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Ú Catalog)

COCC Transfer Guides — for students planning to transfer from Central Oregon Community College to ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Ú-Cascades

— College of Business majors

Use this information to work with your academic advisor to plan your course of study.





Offered at ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Ú-Cascades

The accounting program at ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Ú-Cascades includes multiple learning outcomes that will prepare you for a successful start to your career.


Accounting Minor (32 credits)

A minor in accounting will prepare you to operate effectively in a variety of business roles. You’ll gain an understanding of accounting that will improve business decision-making and financial management.

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What comes after graduation?

Accounting graduates can look forward to a satisfying and challenging professional career with high job security and strong earnings potential. You can work for a national or international accounting firm or start your own firm. And because every organization needs accounting, you can choose to work in a variety of industries, nonprofits or government.

  • Career options
  • Assurance services
  • Budget analyst
  • Business valuation specialist
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Consultant
  • Controller
  • Corporate accountant
  • Cost accountant
  • Environmental accountant
  • External auditor
  • Financial analyst
  • Financial manager
  • Financial planner
  • Forensic/Investigative accountant
  • Information technology manager
  • Internal auditor
  • Litigation and risk management consultant
  • Researcher
  • Tax auditor
  • Tax planner
  • Tax preparer

Career planning resources

  • Cambia Health Solutions

  • Compucom

  • Daimler

  • Dell

  • Deloitte

  • Huron Health Care

  • Intel

  • KPMG

  • Les Schwab

  • Nike

  • Odom

  • ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Ú

  • Portland General Electric

  • Providence Health Services

  • Puppet Labs

  • Salesforce

  • Schnitzer

  • The Standard

  • Umpqua Bank

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Courses

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What types of classes will I attend?

  • External Reporting
  • Cost Management
  • Accounting Analytics
  • Advanced Accounting
  • IT Auditing
  • Taxation
  • Advanced Taxation
  • Assurance And Attestation Services
  • Advanced Audit Analytics
  • Financial Statement Analysis

State scholarship addresses accountant shortage

To address the shortage of certified public accountants, the Oregon State Legislature established the Oregon Board of Accountancy Pipeline Fund, a $1 million, needs-based scholarship program for students seeking higher education in accounting. The application will open in early 2026 and scholarships will be awarded starting in the 2026 spring term. 

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