Accounting
Silicon Valley's Eminent Provider of Accounting Professionals and Leaders
Accounting is a critical business function, using data to guide corporate decisions, as well as ensuring an organization’s health and future growth. At a macro level, high-quality accounting facilitates efficient and functional capital markets, and promotes stewardship over public and private resources. Santa Clara University offers the only AACSB-accredited accounting program in Northern California, and its accounting graduates are among the best in the profession, leading international and regional firms, delivering key professional advice and strategies for businesses, and providing crucial skills in government and non-profit sectors.
About our Programs
We emphasize small class sizes, faculty mentorship, and significant opportunities for interactions with alums and professionals in all stages of your academic career.
Undergraduate
Learn about our Accounting Major, which develops your ability to create, interpret, and analyze financial information for business decisions and prepares you for CPA certification.
Undergraduate
With the A&IS STEM designated major, you will take all courses required for both an accounting major and an information systems major. Highly sought after, A&IS specialists bridge IT and accounting/finance functions. A terrific combination!
The Leavey Difference
Accounting Faculty
Faculty in the Accounting Department combine academic rigor with professional experience, shaping the next generation of ethical, detail-oriented business leaders. Their expertise in financial reporting, auditing, and analytics is matched by a strong commitment to mentorship and student success.
DEPARTMENT CHAIR, PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING
Siqi Li
PROFESSOR, CARE DIRECTOR
Michael Calegari
PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING
Yongtae Kim
PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING
Susan Parker
Beyond the Classroom
Get involved outside of the classroom! The Accounting Department offers students opportunities to interact with business professionals as well as merit-based awards and scholarships for their academic achievements.
News in Accounting
The Leavey School of Business is delighted to welcome five new tenure-track faculty members this fall. Representing the fields of economics, finance, and accounting, they bring a wealth of expertise in topics ranging from international finance and organizational economics to taxation and venture capital.
As the Class of 2025 prepares to graduate, the Leavey School of Business is proud to honor five outstanding students who embody the values of leadership, service, and academic excellence.
The Center for Accounting Research and Education (CARE) hosted the ninth annual Corporate Accounting Career Panel Discussion in the Benson Center Williman Room on November 12, 2025 from 6:30-8:00 PM.
We extend our thanks and appreciation to the firms that attended our 44th annual Meet the Firms (MTF) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 1:00-4:00pm in Locatelli Center, and to the officers of the SCU Accounting Association (SCUAA) who organized and managed the event.
If you have any questions regarding accounting department programs and events, please contact the following individuals:
Accounting Association Inquiries: SCU Accounting Association, SCUAA@scu.edu
Undergraduate Accounting Program Admissions Inquiries: Jo-Anne Shibles, jshibles@scu.edu
CAAP Program Inquiries: CAAP@scu.edu
Center for Accounting Research and Education: Dr. Michael Calegari, mcalegari@scu.edu
Scholarship Inquiries: CARE Program Manager, actg-care@scu.edu
Accounting Seminar Series Inquiries: Dr. Yongtae Kim, y1kim@scu.edu
CPA Exam Inquiries: Dr. Susan Parker, sparker@scu.edu
All Other Inquiries: accounting@scu.edu