Accounting Degree at EOU
Accounting
Employ critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
to resolve complex business and accounting issues.
EOU’s Accounting program is designed for those seeking more than just a degree. With affordable tuition, a streamlined curriculum and flexible learning options, you’ll gain the essential skills to thrive in various roles, whether as a CPA, CMA, or a business leader. Your journey toward a dynamic career begins here.
Opportunities: More Than Just Numbers
EOU’s Accounting program prepares you for careers in corporate finance, non-profits, and more. Combined with an MBA, it supports CPA licensure and provides real-world experience through internships and projects. Students enrolled in this program can go on to become:
- CPA
- Controller
- Auditor
- Senior Accountant
- Fiscal Manager
Program Outcomes
EOU’s Accounting program prepares graduates for careers as CPAs, Controllers, Auditors, and Fiscal Managers. The program emphasizes practical skills and career readiness. Upon completion of the program, you will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in financial reporting, analysis, and decision-making.
- Apply ethical principles in accounting practices.
- Use technology to improve financial operations.
- Communicate financial information effectively.
- Implement internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting.
Flexible Learning: On-Campus or Online
EOU’s Accounting program offers flexible learning on-campus in La Grande or online, giving you the same high-quality education while balancing personal and professional commitments.
The online program is ideal for working adults, letting you study at your own pace with access to virtual tutoring, discussion boards, and interactive coursework—preparing you for success wherever your career takes you.
Contact Us!
Tanya Kausler, CPA, MAcc
Financial, Governmental & Non-Profit Accounting, Auditing
541.962.3521
tkausler@eou.edu
Office: ZH-208
“I never thought that college would be in my future while I was attending high school. However, Eastern Oregon University made it easy for me. It offered an affordable online program that allowed me to begin my career while furthering my education. I have now earned my degree in Accounting with no student debt – thank you to everyone at EOU that helped me along this worthwhile journey!”
Victoria Coalwell
Accounting
John Day, Ore.
Student Resources
Honor Societies and Accreditation
Sigma Beta Delta, Business, Management and Administration Honor Society The College of Business is proud to offer membership to qualified high performing students in the EOU Chapter of the Sigma Beta Delta International Honors Society, The Sigma Beta Delta encourages and recognizes scholarship and accomplishments among undergraduate and graduate students of accounting, business, management and administration, and to encourage and promote aspirations toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind.
The College of Business at Eastern Oregon University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. For a listing of accredited programs, read the PDF at the link here.
Advisory Committee
Eileen Hendricks – CFO, Port of Morrow
Teresa Modrell – Internal Auditor, Washington River Protection Solutions
Jody Deardorff – Business Manager, Morrow County School District
Chelsea Hewitt – Owner, Connected Professional Accountants, LLC
Brent Gunderson – Owner, Connected Professional Accountants, LLC
Megan Adams – Owner, Guyer & Associates
Mary Parmer – International Tax Manager, Moss Adams
Mark Pearson – Corporate Internal Auditor, Retired
Emily Folkestead – CFO, Beef Northwest