Accounting
Silicon Valley's Eminent Provider of Accounting Professionals and Leaders
Accounting is the language of business, 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
PROFESSOR, CARE DIRECTOR
PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING
PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING
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 excited to welcome eight new tenure-track and teaching-track faculty this year across accounting, finance, information systems and analytics, management and entrepreneurship, and marketing. Learn more about our newest faculty members below.
Professor Yongtae Kim says accountants play a key role in shaping corporate trust and ethical business practices.
The Center for Accounting Research and Education (CARE) hosted the tenth annual Corporate Accounting Career Panel Discussion in the Benson Center Williman Room on October 28, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 PM.
We extend our thanks and appreciation to the firms that attended our 45th annual Meet the Firms (MTF) on Wednesday, September 28, 2026 from 1:00-4:00pm in Locatelli Center, and to the officers of the SCU Accounting Association (SCUAA) who organized and managed the event.
Accounting Programs Contact Directory
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
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