Oregon State University

Course Details

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Course Description

With a B.S. degree in accounting, you could become a corporate accountant and work in the controller’s office or that of the chief financial officer. Or, you could work as a cost analyst in the production department of a company. One popular option is to become an independent auditor and "test” the financial records of companies and organizations. Accounting is a study of the concepts and techniques used in reporting on matters related to an entity's financial status and performance. Because entities compete for economic resources, accounting information is essential to managers for planning and controlling activities. Information generated by the accounting process is relevant for business decision-making.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

you could become a corporate accountant and work in the controller’s office or that of the chief financial officer. Or, you could work as a cost analyst in the production department of a company.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Oregon State University