Accounting

Three years, two degrees for WSU Carson College of Business grad

Caitlyn Aune ( ’18 Acct., ’19 MAcc) packed two accounting degrees into her three years at WSU. Aune participated in Washington’s Running Start Program, earning an associate degree at Columbia Basin College in Pasco while she finished high school. She entered WSU as a junior, receiving a Distinguished Regents Scholarship that paid for her tuition and fees during her undergraduate years. Aune was a peer mentor in the Carson EDGE program, which pairs first generation college students with older, experienced students. She was also active in the honor society Beta Alpha Psi. After graduating with her master’s degree in accounting, Aune went to work at Moss Adams in Spokane. She is taking the CPA exam this year. Read more about Caitlyn’s accomplishments.

Outstanding faculty

As a Carson College accounting student, you learn from professors whose research is published in top-tier academic journals and professional publications.

Program among the best

The department is home to one of only 176 undergraduate accounting programs worldwide that is separately accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Great career opportunities

Graduates enter rewarding careers with international and national public accounting firms, Fortune 500 corporations, and government agencies.

Resources

Visit the following sites for information about the CPA exam.
• Washington State Board of Accountancy Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
• Apply to be a CPA in Washington
• Eligibility Requirements to Sit for CPA in Various States

Programs of Study

UNDERGRADUATE

• Accounting major

DOCTORAL

• Ph.D. in business administration with a concentration in accounting