Oregon State University – Cascades will offer a new bachelor’s degree in accountancy in the fall of 2025 to address the growing need for financial experts in Central Oregon and across the state.
About 1,300 jobs are projected to open annually for accountants and auditors through 2032 in Oregon, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Openings for certified public accountants in Oregon are expected to further increase as current CPAs retire. According to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 75% of CPAs in the U.S. were nearing or have reached retirement age…