Accounting is a rigorous, fast-paced, and challenging profession. That’s why our accredited and top ranked curriculum focuses on building strong technical skills within the context of understanding the accountants' responsibility to serve the public. Prepare for your future and the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) licensure by building a solid foundation with our core accounting curriculum.

Executives from leading companies and industries, such as the "Big 4" accounting firms, Grant Thornton, Intel, Moss Adams, Nike actively recruit Portland State Accounting graduates. Not only do we align you with the company best suited for your skills and passions, we also offer a mentor program, job search workshops, internship opportunities, and guidance through the accounting recruiting process. In fact, over 800 internships, student jobs and career opportunities for business students and recent alumni are posted each year!