About the Accounting Circle
The Accounting Circle, established in 1997, is comprised of over 90 business leaders who support excellence in accounting education at the Lundquist College of Business. The Circle is the Accounting Department's strongest link to the accounting business community. These key advisors provide valuable guidance and recommendations on key issues such as growth, curriculum, student programs, technology, and development. In addition to serving as Circle members, these busy executives find time to volunteer as guest speakers in the classroom and regularly attend Meet the Firms, Meet the Students, and the Accounting Recognition Evening, making themselves available to students and faculty.
Benefits of Membership
Accounting Circle members recognize the importance of a quality education and realize the benefits of investing in quality education. Members enjoy a special relationship with the University of Oregon Accounting Department and other Accounting Circle members. Other benefits include:
- The Accounting Circle weekend
- Invitation to the Accounting Recognition Evening and Accounting Department Events
- Automatic inclusion in the university's President's Associates program, including invitations to special events with the president of the university at the $2,500 level
- Subscription to the publications of the University of Oregon Accounting Department and the Lundquist College of Business
- Access to the department's faculty and our best and brightest students
Members of the Accounting Circle help significantly with the educational development of students at the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business. Program development issues that members assist with have included the following:
- Master of Accounting Program
- Curriculum
- Educational changes and skill development
- Strategic planning and restructuring
- Internships
- Placement
- Liaison with profession
- Liaison with legislators
- Fundraising
- Serving our constituents
Becoming an Accounting Circle Member
An annual gift of $1,500 or more to the Accounting Department qualifies you for membership in the Accounting Circle. Matching gifts from an accounting firm, corporation, foundation, or organization designated in your name also count toward recognition as an Accounting Circle member. Being able to count on your annual gift makes a crucial difference to us as we plan for our future.