Why Choose Accounting at Bushnell?
Small classes, expert faculty, and a CPA-ready curriculum grounded in ethical formation. Bushnell’s Accounting program prepares students for careers across private, public, nonprofit, and government sectors through coursework that combines technical expertise, ethical decision-making, and hands-on learning opportunities.
Faculty with professional accounting and business experience provide personalized mentorship and practical insight throughout the program. Students gain experience using workplace-relevant tools such as Excel, financial analysis software, and AI-supported learning technologies while applying accounting concepts through real-world case studies and business scenarios.
Bushnell also offers an Accelerated Dual Pathway that allows students to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years, creating a streamlined path toward CPA licensure.
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135 Hrs
Of professional internship experience built into the accounting program
100%
Accounting graduates secured employment within six months of graduation
(As of May 2025)
Internship Experience
You’ll gain hands-on experience through internships with local and regional accounting firms, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Faculty mentors and industry professionals guide you as you:
- Apply classroom knowledge to real-world accounting challenges
- Develop technical expertise in auditing, tax preparation, and financial analysis
- Enhance ethical decision-making and professional communication skills
- Build relationships that often lead to job offers
These internships reinforce Bushnell’s commitment to integrity, service, and stewardship. Many students receive job offers from their internship organizations before senior year.
What You’ll Study
How the Curriculum is Structured
The accounting curriculum combines core technical knowledge with hands-on application and business context. You will build a strong foundation in financial and managerial accounting while developing skills in auditing, taxation, and financial reporting.
As you progress, you will take advanced courses such as Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Accounting Information Systems, where you apply concepts through real-world scenarios and data analysis. You will also explore areas like nonprofit accounting, business law, and managerial finance.
Throughout the program, you will use tools like Excel and accounting and financial software to analyze data and solve problems. All students complete a required internship, giving you the opportunity to apply your learning in a professional setting before graduation.
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.
Skills You’ll Gain
Through Bushnell’s Accounting program, you’ll develop practical, career-ready skills including:
- Analyze financial statements and business performance
- Prepare tax documents and financial reports
- Use Excel and accounting software to solve business problems
- Apply auditing and risk assessment practices
- Communicate financial information clearly and professionally
- Evaluate ethical and legal issues in accounting
- Collaborate with teams in business and nonprofit settings
- Build foundations for CPA licensure and graduate study
Careers Outcome Widget
You’ll gain hands-on experience through internships with local and regional accounting firms, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Faculty mentors and industry professionals guide you as you:
- Apply classroom knowledge to real-world accounting challenges
- Develop technical expertise in auditing, tax preparation, and financial analysis
- Enhance ethical decision-making and professional communication skills
- Build relationships that often lead to job offers
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.
At Bushnell I believe that the classes have extraordinary value because it is set up where the student can actually learn, and they are not just treated as a number.”
Frequently Asked Questions?
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers, including public accounting, corporate finance, nonprofit management, and auditing. Many graduates choose to further their education or professional credentials, including pathways toward CPA licensure or advanced study through Bushnell’s MBA programs.
Yes. Bushnell’s Accounting degree provides the foundation needed to meet Oregon’s CPA requirements. Students interested in full CPA readiness can continue into the MBA in Finance with CPA Review program for additional preparation and credits. If you plan to practice outside of Oregon, our advisors can help you map your coursework to your target state’s Board of Accountancy requirements.
Absolutely. Every Accounting major completes an internship as part of their program, allowing you to apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting, often leading to job offers before graduation.
Our accounting courses emphasize ethical decision-making and stewardship through a Christian worldview, preparing you to lead with integrity in both business and community settings.
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