Why Choose Accounting at Bushnell?
Bushnell’s online Accounting program combines flexible online learning, personalized faculty support, and a CPA-focused curriculum. You’ll gain the knowledge and experience needed for career growth while learning from faculty with extensive experience in public accounting, corporate finance, nonprofit organizations, and business leadership.
Using workplace-relevant tools such as Excel, financial analysis software, and emerging AI technologies, you’ll apply accounting concepts through case studies, internships, and collaborative projects. Graduates develop career-ready skills valued across accounting, finance, business, and nonprofit sectors.
Professional Recognition
Each year, a graduating Bushnell accounting student is selected as Accounting Student of the Year and recognized at the Oregon Society of CPAs (OSCPA) Circle of Excellence alongside top accounting students from colleges and universities throughout Oregon and Southern Washington.
Qualified seniors may take up to six graduate-level credits as part of Bushnell’s five-year dual degree program, earning both a BS and an MBA on an accelerated timeline.
100%
Accounting graduates secured employment within six months of graduation
(As of May 2025)
1
Accounting Student of the Year recognized annually by the Oregon Society of CPAs Circle of Excellence
5
Years – Earn your BS and MBA through Bushnell’s Accelerated Dual Degree Pathway
What You’ll Study
How the Curriculum is Structured
In Bushnell’s online accounting program, you’ll develop the technical knowledge and analytical skills needed for careers in accounting, finance, and business leadership.
You’ll study financial and managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, accounting information systems, business finance, and statistics while gaining hands-on experience with tools commonly used in the profession, including Excel and financial analysis software. Throughout the program, you’ll apply classroom concepts through real-world case studies, ethical decision-making exercises, and practical business scenarios that reflect today’s workplace challenges.
You’ll also strengthen your communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities through applied projects and collaborative coursework. Applied case studies and an advanced capstone experience will help you build confidence, practical experience, and career-ready skills before graduation.
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What Can You Do with a Degree in Accounting?
Students who graduate from the online accounting program at Bushnell go on to pursue these types of careers:
- Public accounting, including tax preparation, auditing, and assurance services
- Corporate accounting, financial reporting, and business analysis
- Management accounting, budgeting, cost analysis, and financial planning
- Government and nonprofit accounting, compliance, and financial oversight
- Banking, financial services, investment support, and risk management
- Graduate study and professional certifications, including CPA preparation, MBA programs, and advanced accounting or finance degrees
Skills You’ll Gain
Through Bushnell’s online Accounting program, you’ll develop practical and career-ready skills, including:
- Analyze financial statements and business performance
- Apply auditing and tax principles to real-world situations
- Use accounting technology and data analysis tools
- Interpret financial data and support business decisions
- Communicate financial information clearly and professionally
- Apply ethical reasoning in accounting and business environments
Where Our Graduates Go
Bushnell graduates apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of professional settings across the region and beyond. Recent graduates have been employed by organizations such as:
- Forvis Mazars
- Geffen Mesher & Company
- Moss Adams
- Houck Evarts & Company, LLC
- Isler Northwest, LLC
- Jones & Roth CPAs and Business Advisors
- Zirkle, Long & Associates
- Lime
- Guild Log and Timber
- Willamette Water Company
- Private Tax Firms
Graduates pursue careers in public accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, corporate finance, nonprofit accounting, and business leadership.
Accelerated Dual Pathway (4+1)
The Accelerated Dual Pathway at Bushnell University enables students to achieve a bachelor’s and a master’s degree within a span of five years. This program offers Bushnell students an accelerated application procedure, a smooth transition, and significant time efficiency.
Accreditation
Bushnell University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Bushnell’s School of Business, Leadership, & Technology has received professional accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
Hear from our Students
“The way the program was structured so I could complete everything online was the main selling point for me. The accounting faculty were incredibly supportive, and the program provided a strong foundation as I prepare to pursue my CPA.”
Chad Accord ’22
“I chose Bushnell because of its outstanding accounting program and the opportunity to prepare for my career while honoring my faith. The individualized experience helped me grow professionally in ways I wouldn’t have experienced at a larger university.”
Alex Petshow ‘24
Frequently Asked Questions?
An online accounting degree can prepare you for careers in public accounting, corporate finance, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and business management. Graduates commonly pursue roles such as staff accountant, auditor, tax associate, financial analyst, controller, or compliance analyst.
Yes. Bushnell’s online accounting degree includes coursework in auditing, taxation, advanced accounting, accounting systems, and business finance to help prepare students for CPA pathways in Oregon. Students also gain practical experience through internships, case studies, and applied projects that strengthen real-world accounting and problem-solving skills.
Yes. Bushnell’s online accounting program is designed for working individuals who need flexibility while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. The online format allows you to complete coursework from wherever you are while staying connected to faculty mentors and classmates throughout the program.
An online Accounting degree can open opportunities in public accounting, corporate finance, auditing, taxation, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and business leadership. Bushnell’s program combines technical accounting knowledge, ethical decision-making, workplace technology, and personalized faculty support to help graduates prepare for long-term career growth.
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Shelly Hartzell, M.S.M, CPA, CMA
Associate Professor of Accounting
Chair of Undergraduate Business Programs
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