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Accounting

Your accounting degree will open the door to a career in multiple fields, including tax preparation, bookkeeping and auditing. Our most recent outcomes report shows that 95% of OBU’s Business School graduates are employed or are in graduate school.

Kelsey Doughty

Class of 2020

“During my time at OBU, I began to see how my faith could be carried out in the professional world by serving others.”

Read Kelsey’s Story

Benefits of an OBU Accounting Degree

An OBU accounting degree is a great choice if you want to enter a challenging career field with virtually unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement.

Individual and Personal

Class sizes are small so you can build relationships with your classmates and professors that will last long after you leave Bison Hill.

CPA Certification

Our program is designed to prepare you to pass the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination, opening the door to work around the world as an accountant.

 

Incredible Education, Affordable Cost

At OBU, we believe finances shouldn’t stand in the way of your purpose. With generous scholarships and 100% of students receiving aid, your future is within reach.

To get an estimate of what your cost to attend OBU might be,please check out our Net Price Calculator. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how affordable an OBU education really is, especially considering the incredible academic quality, personal mentor relationships with faculty and staff, and strong Christian commitment you will experience at OBU. You won’t find an experience like this anywhere else!

Scholarships and Grants

$60,000

minimum university scholarship per student
over four years

100%

of all OBU students receive financial aid

$24,000

average annual financial award
based on 2022-23 IPEDS data

Program Information

Labs and Resources

Dr. Peggy D. Keck Finance and Data Analytics Lab

This state-of-the-art lab features a flexible, innovative and collaborative learning environment. A 49-foot-long horizontal ticker provides ever-changing data and information that will engage you and offer a highly professional and interactive atmosphere.  

The data analytics lab will maintain our standard of excellence set by our CPA exam preparation with the exam’s new business analytics requirement. 

Professional Networking Opportunities

Lydia’s Lamp

Lydia’s Lamp offers a unique opportunity for female students in the School of Business to enhance their future careers through connection, mentorship and knowledge. Founded in 2017, the program connects students with female business mentors who will help guide them through their time at OBU, The program can help build lasting relationships that go beyond their time at OBU and further prepare students for the workforce.

Elijah’s Mantle

This year-long mentoring program will  pair you with a businessperson so you can make a meaningful connection in the business world. Elijah's Mantle is an opportunity for male students to connect with industry professionals and receive mentorship and guidance that will enhance their future careers. The program often includes business professionals from various areas of specialty who, in many cases, are OBU alumni.

Accounting Club

The Accounting Club meets monthly offering students the opportunity to meet with accounting professionals. This is a great opportunity for networking and meeting representatives of accounting firms in the area.

Board of Executives

The Paul Dickinson School of Business has a Board of Executives that assures our curriculum remains relevant to industry and provides networking opportunities for you.

Leadership and Service

A vital leadership opportunity for business majors and minors is Collegiate DECA. This student club prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA allows students to enhance their business skills and grow as a leader while networking with college university students  and business professionals from around the world. OBU students compete in regional and national competitions through DECA intersecting all functional areas of business.

Job Opportunities and Outcomes

An accounting degree leads to many career opportunities including accounting associate, audit associate, assurance staff, pension administration and tax associate. These have led to positions with WatersEdge Ministry Services, Forvis, EY, Pension Solutions, Inc. and Eide Bailly.

Program Options

Bachelor of Professional Accountancy (BPA)

Minor

World-Class Faculty

OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.

Dr. David Houghton

Dr. David Houghton

Chair, School of Business
Lloyd G. and Betty E. Minter Chair of Business
Professor of Business
Director, MBA Program

Dr. David Greenwell

Dr. David Greenwell

Bill and Twylah Horne Professor of Accounting
Assistant Professor of Accounting

Paul Dickinson School of Business