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“I felt like it was a natural extension to my education. The accelerated program made it really easy to come back and expand my knowledge, but in a time condensed way.”

Jessi Bader, MS.Tax

Jessi earned the Graduate Accounting Director's Award for her excellence in the classroom. She will begin her career with BDO in Seattle, working remotely from Spokane. Jessi has a passion to work to correct the inequalities in our tax and financial systems and reduce barriers to exiting poverty for so many in our society.

Chase Ronderos, MS.Tax

Among nearly 75,000 individuals who sat for the CPA Exam in 2019, Chase was one of 137 recipients of the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award for his exceptional performance on the CPA Exam.

Tianna Helm, MS.Tax

"I can’t imagine a place that would have better prepared me for career opportunities. My courses challenged me, my professors wanted the best for me, and I grew as a whole person. This has allowed me to take my career in any direction I want.”

Alli passed all four sections of the CPA exam while working as a Graduate Assistant and academic tutor at Gonzaga.

Nicole realized that a career in accounting provides financial stability, vast potential for growth, and intellectual stimulation.