Building Leaders, One Peer at a Time: The Accounting Ambassadors Program |
At The School of Business, we believe that success in the classroom is rooted in connection—and the Accounting Ambassadors program is here to build just that.
Launched this year, the program brings together a group of dedicated upper-division accounting students who support their peers through mentoring, tutoring, and informal guidance. Whether it’s helping classmates choose classes, prepare for exams, or explore career paths, the ambassadors offer insight from someone who’s been there.
In addition to supporting others, ambassadors gain access to unique opportunities themselves. Through field trips, professional events, and time with industry partners, they broaden their horizons and build valuable connections that strengthen their own career paths.
Next year our second cohort of 7 ambassadors will continue this peer-powered resource for students—and a launchpad for emerging professionals.
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From Portland Roots to C-Suite Success: Lauren Bean, CPA
Class of 2016 alumna Lauren Bean, CPA, has charted an unconventional path to the C-suite—one grounded in foundational excellence, thoughtful risk-taking, and a commitment to lifelong learning. In this profile, she shares how a PSU scholarship helped her cross the finish line, why she embraced uncertainty, and how real-world faculty at PSU helped shape her journey.
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PSU Associate Professor of Accounting Cass Hausserman and PSU Assistant Professor of Accounting Mary Marshall taught training for Moss Adams, May 2025.
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PSU Professor of Accounting Elizabeth Almer presented her research paper “Differences in Audit Quality Between Partners and Non-Partners in The Nonprofit Sector” at the American Accounting Association Government and Non-Profit Mid-Year Meeting in Miami FL.
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PSU Associate Professor of Accounting Cass Hausserman presented CPE on tax topics for the Oregon and Southwest Washington chapter of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors.
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A team of researchers, including PSU Assistant Professor of Accounting Mary Marshall, examined how audit burden influences taxpayers’ compliance in future years.
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| A team of researchers, including PSU Assistant Professor of Accounting Mary Marshall, share new research reveals that tax professionals' judgment and decision-making can be swayed by their emotional responses to a client's situation.
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A recent study published in The Journal of Business Ethics by PSU Associate Professor of Accounting Cass Hausserman and her co-authors examines how tax incentives for charitable donations impact both giving behavior and tax compliance.
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Assistant Professor of Accounting Mary Marshall's LinkedIn “Tax Talks” posts featured in The Portland Tribune.
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Thao Tran (B.A. '16)
New position as Accounting Manager at Rogers Instruments
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| Katie Conrad (B.S. '17)
New position as Senior Manager, M&A Accounting at Autodesk
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The Portland State University community raised nearly $323,710 during the annual Spring Day of Giving campaign, surpassing the $300,000 goal. The Accounting Program raised $15,000 from 29 generous donors, exceeding the $10,000 goal.
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Special Thanks to Our Advisory Board |
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