DID YOU KNOW…
*OSU requires 180 credits to earn the B.S. in Accountancy
*The Oregon Board of Accountancy requires 225 credits to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam (check other states’ requirements if you plan to be licensed in another state)
*There are many jobs available for Accountancy graduates with either 180 cr or 225 cr.
*For more information about some possible careers with an Accountancy degree, go to https://career.oregonstate.edu/major/accounting, or chat with an accounting professor or a COB Career Success Specialist in 102 Austin Hall.

** Be sure to check the COB student newsletter, “This Week in Business” for important information related to registration (including continuing, non-first year student PINs) and other messaging!
STUDENTS: Please remember to put your full name and OSU ID number on all emails, and email us from your OSU account.

Brenda Sallee (she/her/hers)
Assistant Head Advisor | Retention Coordinator
122 Austin Hall | College of Business | OSU
Brenda.Sallee@oregonstate.edu
541-737-3716  advising office

SCHOLARSHIP:
PCAOB is offering a $10K scholarship to one OSU Students

2019 PCAOB Scholars Program
Oregon State University’s Accounting Program has been selected to be part of the 2019 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholars Program. One of our students will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the PCAOB.

The PCAOB Scholars Program awards funds to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accounting degree program at certain regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities.

Student Eligibility Criteria Includes:
·         Demonstrate interest and aptitude in accounting and auditing as evidenced by an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher or being in the top 1/3 of their overall class
·         Demonstrate high ethical standards
·         At the time of nomination, not be a PCAOB employee or a child or spouse of a PCAOB employee
·         Not have received a scholarship from the PCAOB previously
·         Demonstrate financial need (Defined as being eligible to receive a Pell Grant or requiring other Federal financial aid for a significant portion of the expected or actual billed cost of attendance, as determined by the institution).

In order to be considered for the scholarship, students must complete a brief application form available at the link below. Students must express interest by 11:59 pm Pacific Time on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

To complete the scholarship application:
Go to https://aim.applyISTS.net/PCAOB
OR https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fPCAOB

Create an account or log into your existing account to be directed to the application form

If you are on your Home page, click the ADD NEW APPLICATION button and enter the Program Key: PCAOB

Review all Program Criteria and FAQ information
Complete all required fields
Click “Submit”

LEADERSHIP:

2. Volunteer
The Corvallis Sister City Association is looking for a new treasurer for their Corvallis-Gondar (Ethiopia) sister city council. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity to apply your accounting skills in service to Corvallis and its vibrant relationships with the people of Gondar, Ethiopia. With supervision and support from the entire council, the treasurer will be responsible for basic accounting and financial duties, including the transfer of funds to partners in Ethiopia. Time commitment averages about 2 hours per week. The council meets every other month. We are seeking someone who can make a 1 or 2-year commitment. Please contact Prof. Kenny Maes (OSU Anthropology, Kenneth.maes@oregonstate.edu or 404-723-2242) for further details.