Accounting & Finance
STUDENT RESOURCES
Portland State University School of Business
Career Resources
Meet with PSU's career coaching team and get one-on-one guidance on how to prepare for your future career.
Academic Resources
Undergraduate & Post-Bacc Students: Meet with an academic advisor for class planning and course questions.
MSF & MT Students: Meet with Julie Hackett, Director, or Nancy Young, Advisor.
Undergraduate students: Get a jump start on your Master's degree and save on tuition by enrolling in one of our grad pathway programs!
Get involved: Student Groups
PSU ACCOUNTING CLUB
The Accounting Club at PSU is your gateway to networking, skill-building, and finding a supportive community of peers passionate about accounting.
Network with Employers: Engage with industry leaders through exclusive club events.
Build Your Skills: Participate in workshops to enhance your accounting knowledge.
Find Your Community: Connect with your peers and create a sense of belonging at PSU.
Advance Your Career: Stay ahead of industry trends and prepare for future opportunities.
Join us to build a supportive community where you can learn, grow, and develop alongside others passionate about accounting.
Interested in learning more? Visit bit.ly/PSUactgclub to learn more!
Financial Management Association (FMA)
Consider becoming a member of the PSU student FMA chapter or attending some of its events and programs! You'll meet a wide variety of finance professionals and be kept abreast of the latest trends in the field. FMA's mission is to provide opportunities for interaction between professionals and students, promote the development and understanding of sound financial practices, and enhance the quality of education in finance.
To learn more, email fma@pdx.edu.
Get involved: Professional Associations
Accounting
THE OREGON SOCIETY OF CPAS (OSCPA)
The OSCPA hosts a variety of professional development events to connect students with accounting professionals and provides students with a variety of other benefits, including discounts on CPA exam prep courses! Membership is free to all students. To learn more, click here
THE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS (IMA)
Calculate your CPA eligibility date and access CPA exam preparation materials. To learn more about the Portland Chapter, click here. Learn how to become a Certified Management Accountant here. The CMA Certification is the global benchmark for management accountants and financial professionals.
THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS (IIA)
Meet with a PSU academic advisor for class planning and course questions.
THE ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS (AGA)
The Association of Government Accountants is the association that connects and empowers financial related professionals who support government. To learn more about the Portland Chapter, click here.
Finance
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST SOCIETY (CFA)
The CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The CFA Society of Portland hosts a variety of events to connect students with local investment professionals and provides scholarships for those wanting to earn the CFA credential. Student memberships are $25 for one year and you will have access to their job board and other career resources.
PORTLAND ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION (PAIA)
The PAIA is an organization formed to help promote and enhance communication among all participants in the alternative investment community by hosting and facilitating networking and educational events. Their larger events and panel discussions are open to non-members who want to learn more about the alternative investment industry. Click here for more information.