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The Associate of Arts in Accounting degree program helps students develop a foundation of knowledge related to accounting in terms of business strategy, financial statements, cost information, economics, management, and ethical issues. Students encounter real-world scenarios in which they use accounting information resources and systems to present conclusions based on accounting and business data.

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The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program with a concentration in Accounting promotes identification with and orientation to the accounting profession. Core competencies in technology, critical thinking and communication are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Students also have broad exposure to varied business disciplines, including management, organizational behavior, economics and finance.

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The Master of Business Administration/Accounting program is designed to enhance the management skills students need to function effectively within an accounting organization. Students will create and defend their solutions to problems of crisis management, profitable growth opportunities, and change leadership. Throughout the program, students gain experience in distilling a situation into a well-defined problem; applying tools and concepts to analyze a variety of alternative solutions; and selecting and defending their recommended course of action. The MBA/ACC specialization is designed to enhance the accounting management skills students need to function effectively within private businesses, non-profit organizations, and public agencies. Prospective students should have a bachelor's degree prior to enrolling.

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The 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Accounting promotes identification with, and orientation to, the accounting profession. In addition to the key accounting course work at the introductory and intermediate levels, critical areas of study including auditing and taxation are required in the program. The importance of ethics and international issues are emphasized throughout the curriculum, along with core competencies in technology and communication. Technology, in particular, is embedded in all accounting courses. Students are also exposed to varied business disciplines including economics, statistics, business law, corporate finance, and marketing to provide the general business overview and context necessary for accounting studies.

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Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Accounting degree online from Ashford University and develop the necessary analytical, conceptual, and technical knowledge and proficiency in accounting. Build a solid foundation of accounting concepts, skills, and practical applications to prepare yourself for a wide array of professional opportunities. This degree will provide you with the ability to demonstrate fundamental accounting principles and procedures, employ technology tools related to the area of accounting, analyze alternatives to complex accounting problems, and utilize and integrate accounting information in business decision-making. Upon graduation, you will possess a practical understanding of these ideas and other important accounting concepts and skills.

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The MBA program offers a broad set of business management tools while also allowing students a choice of concentration in order to tailor their degrees to fit their careers and learning goals. The program curriculum prepares working professionals to become effective decision makers and managers in a world increasingly affected by globalization, technology, and ethical challenges. It is designed for working professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who wish to advance or enhance their business careers.

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The principle objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program are to provide students with a broad, fundamental knowledge of the field, and to prepare students for employment in accounting careers. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Accounting may exercise an individual option, through the selection of elective courses, which may allow him/her to prepare for professional goals such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA), or Accredited Business Accountant (ABA).

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The Associate in Arts in Accounting program prepares an accounting student to be a bookkeeper, an accounts receivable or payable clerk, and other entry-level positions in business. Graduates of the associate in arts program may apply all the credits earned toward a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

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The Diploma in Accounting program is designed primarily for students who have a bachelor's degree and want to sit for the CPA exam. The diploma program also will assist Federal government employees who want to change their job series codes to accounting. The Federal government requires 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of accounting courses to qualify for the General Service 510 series (accountant). The program also benefits other professionals seeking accounting skills to increase their job opportunities.

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Whether you are beginning your accounting career or seeking to advance in your current profession through a deeper understanding of advanced accounting principles, Walden's M.S. in Accounting program can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen your analytical and critical-thinking skills while you explore the latest regulations, trends, and issues shaping the accounting industry. The M.S. in Accounting program allows for a more focused examination of accounting trends and issues.

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Whether you are beginning your accounting career or seeking to advance in your current profession through a deeper understanding of advanced accounting principles, Walden's M.S. in Accounting program can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen your analytical and critical-thinking skills while you explore the latest regulations, trends, and issues shaping the accounting industry. The M.S. in Accounting program allows for a more focused examination of accounting trends and issues.

Accounting with CPA Emphasis
This specialization provides a balanced curriculum that reflects the coursework and credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA Examination in most states.* Blending accounting theory with its practical application also provides a solid foundation in problem-solving, managing risk, understanding the impact of regulatory compliance, and using accounting practices and tax strategies in a dynamic business environment that will be critical to your career goals.

*Most states require individuals to complete 150 semester hours in certain subject areas in order to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and/or obtain a CPA license. This program was developed to reflect the content requirements of certain states by providing graduate-level courses in topics such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounting. Individuals seeking to become CPAs should review the educational requirements for their state to ensure the content requirements are being met. For more information, refer to the state's Board of Accountancy or related agency. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on CPA requirements, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all exam and licensing requirements. Walden makes no representation or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to sit for the CPA exam or obtain a CPA license. Please speak with an Enrollment Advisor for additional guidance.

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Whether you are beginning your accounting career or seeking to advance in your current profession through a deeper understanding of advanced accounting principles, Walden's M.S. in Accounting program can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen your analytical and critical-thinking skills while you explore the latest regulations, trends, and issues shaping the accounting industry. The M.S. in Accounting program allows for a more focused examination of accounting trends and issues.

Accounting for the Professional
Today's accountants face a number of new and emerging challenges, including the need to keep up with international accounting standards in order to effectively manage forensic and auditing issues. The Accounting for the Professional specialization will expose you to accounting theories, current trends and ideas in the accounting industry, and the techniques needed to manage regulatory compliance, business risk, and the future of an organization.

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Whether you are beginning your accounting career or seeking to advance in your current profession through a deeper understanding of advanced accounting principles, Walden's M.S. in Accounting & Management program can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen your analytical and critical-thinking skills while you explore the latest regulations, trends, and issues shaping the accounting industry. The M.S. in Accounting & Management program allows for a broader overview of accounting and management issues.

Accountants as Strategic Managers
With the Accountants as Strategic Managers specialization, you can focus on creating growth and value for your organization through the design and implementation of effective business strategies. Building on five core accounting courses, this specialization can help enhance your decision-making, critical-thinking, and analytical skills to address the challenges and opportunities organizations face in today's business climate.

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If you enjoy working with numbers and data, are detail–oriented, have good communication and organizational skills, and are comfortable using computers, accounting is a great career choice with expected steady growth in employment opportunities. Graduates of this degree program learn a wide range of skills, including managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. They also know how to prepare tax returns, prepare and analyze financial statements, and use computer applications proficiently.

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If you want to earn an accounting degree, Rasmussen College has just the program for you. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting will prepare you for a successful, lucrative career in this growing field. You can complete this four–year degree in just three years at Rasmussen College and gain the critical skills needed to be a leader in the Accounting industry.

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The objective of the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting program is to help prepare you with knowledge of accounting theories and principles as they apply to the business world. The program's focus goes beyond analyzing and interpreting numbers; you study how to communicate vital information effectively and network with people from all walks of business. Earning an associate degree in accounting online at Kaplan University may prepare you for a variety of entry-level opportunities in the field of accounting‡.
‡ Certain accounting positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states.

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If you are interested in advancing your business career or exploring new job opportunities in a variety of fields, including banking, financial services, purchasing, and information technology, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program. The program is designed to teach you quantitative skills to help you meet your career goals. Graduates may pursue entry-level positions in the accounting industry, including tax preparation firms and payroll departments‡. Courses cover accounting principles including new tax laws, financial statements, balance sheets, asset management, inventory analysis, accounting software, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Choose a degree emphasis area in auditing-forensic accountancy, managerial accountancy, public accountancy, or tax accountancy.
‡Certain accounting positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states.

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This graduate-level degree is designed to prepare students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to pursue mid– to senior-level positions in the field of accounting*. The curriculum is designed to enrich skills in auditing, taxation, cost accounting, and financial accounting while providing students the opportunity to choose elective courses to meet their specific interests and goals. Prepare to sit for various certification examinations, including the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA®), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) examinations†. Choose one of four specializations: audit, finance, government, or tax.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.
† Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

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Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Accounting program addresses the areas of servant leadership, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and business skills in order to develop the global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders required in today's global economy. The program prepares students for professional practice in corporate accounting, corporate finance, or public accounting. Completing the requirements for the accounting major qualifies students to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Prospective students should have some previous college experience.

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Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Accounting program is designed to enhance theoretical and practical accounting skills for practitioners, researchers, and educators.
The program will prepare students to sit for the CPA exam and will provide opportunities for current CPAs and accountants to advance their skills in theory, practice, and research. The coursework focuses on advanced accounting, auditing, and taxation practices in accordance with current rules and regulations.
Prospective students must hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.

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This Associate of Science degree in Accounting online program provides students with the background, knowledge, and skills they need to enter the field of accounting. You will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of transaction analysis, accounting cycles and systems, internal controls and journals, assets and liabilities, and accounting processes for varying business structures.

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Tap into your natural leadership abilities and turn your potential into a successful career by enrolling in South University's online Bachelor of Business Administration program. Graduates will be prepared to pursue entry-level positions in a number of fields or to apply their enhanced leadership skills in their current positions.

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The Master of Business Administration is ideal for those individuals who wish to gain an understanding of the best practices for management and decision-making within today's ever-shifting business landscape.

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Accounting is a field vital to business. If you're good with numbers, pursuing a career in accounting may be your ticket to long-term success. The Associate degree in Accounting program teaches the fundamentals of accounting and provides the groundwork for a number of exciting careers.

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The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program teaches both the fundamentals of accounting as well as more advanced business and accounting concepts. Courses cover tax accounting, auditing, cost accounting, federal taxation and more. Graduates may be prepared to perform a broad range of entry-level accounting, auditing, tax and finance activities for corporations, governments, nonprofit organizations and individuals.

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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting program is designed for people who already have a Bachelor's in Accounting and wish to take their career to the next level. The MBA in Accounting program may be a step toward becoming a Certified Public Accountant, or toward assuming a leadership position in a large business organization. Highly qualified instructors combine advanced accounting concepts with an in-depth study of quantitative methods, policy and strategy, economics, human resources, marketing and organizational behaviors to give students a broad and marketable mastery of the world of finance and management.

Prospective students should currently have a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Our Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies program in Advanced Accounting has been designed to prepare learners with the knowledge of technical and general accounting applications as well as how to analyze and manage business financial transactions and assets. Courses will examine overall business outcomes and performance measurements that relate to successful operation and monitoring of corporate finances and expenses as a result of business activities. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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Graduates of the Doctor's in Business Administration - Business, Corporate, and Campus Security are needed now more than ever. This degree provides students with the ability to examine the vulnerabilities from businesses to college campuses. The course will also explore communications alternatives needed for mass notification and security event response. This course will help students develop the higher competencies required of senior private security officers and managers.

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With a Ph.D.BA in Advanced Accounting degree, graduates will be prepared with a broad perspective of theories and applications. Students will study and learn the correlation between business activities and business outcomes. Students will be able to perform both analytical and technical skills when dealing with assets, liabilities, and operations results. Students will also learn advanced techniques for management and business transactions.

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Individuals who earn an associate degree in our Accounting and Tax Specialist program can explore career options in corporations, small businesses, non-profit organizations, or governmental agencies. Our hands-on training prepares learners to track and analyze transactions for an organization to determine fiscal fitness and predict future trends. Graduates will also be enhancing critical thinking skills, honing analytical processes, and examining business techniques and strategies during the program. The program includes all coursework in the management accounting program as well as four additional classes that specifically address taxation.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Accounting can open doors to numerous career opportunities in the public or private business sectors for learners who are logical thinkers capable of organizing and explaining information efficiently. Accounting has been ranked as the most sought-after college major by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Since virtually every business and organization relies on accountants to track, analyze, and strategize business decisions, employment options for accountants will likely stay in high demand. Graduates of this program may also choose to continue on to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program or seek national certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

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Our Diploma in Accounting program can prepare learners for versatile career options since virtually every business relies on skilled accountants to handle and track transactions efficiently. Whether online or on campus our program incorporates the fundamentals of accounting disciplines and also the computer applications that are widely used in the business world today. Graduates will have options to continue onto a higher degree level in accounting, use their diploma to begin a career, or pursue another educational program where their accounting knowledge can help them excel in the future.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Accounting will give students skills in corporate accounting, taxation regulations, governmental auditing, and non-profit accounting. The program will give students the opportunity to learn how to apply knowledge and skills of management, business mathematics, and the liberal arts to solve accounting issues. Graduates will be able to earn 5 Academic Certificates such as Financial Statement Analysis, Decision-Making in Operations, Financial Accounting, and Income Tax which are built into the program's curriculum at no additional cost to enhance their credentials and career prospects.

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Post University's Associate of Science in Accounting Degree is designed to give you strong basis to continue your business studies and an opportunity to enter the accounting field.

After completing this degree program, you should have acquired an understanding of accounting through courses that cover finance, economics, finance, management, marketing, information technology, and related fields. An AS degree in accounting can also prepare you for continued educational endeavors in bachelor's level programs.

With Post University Online, you can earn your associate degree in Accounting entirely online, with no commuting or interruptions in your current career.

You will study in highly interactive, small classes in 8-week accelerated modules. Our faculty will actively engage you in a high quality and relevant curriculum that prepares you to enter a rewarding career in accounting.

We prepare you for a new career in accounting, career advancement within your current organization, and management positions in small and large organizations. Many of our graduates move on the complete 4-year degrees and pursue professional certification relevant to the accounting professions (CPA and CMA).

Our accounting graduates take positions in both large multinationals and small, local firms as accountants, auditors, actuaries, budget analysts, financial managers, loan officers and counselors, and underwriters.

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The Bachelor of Science in Accounting Degree program provides instruction in the latest accepted accounting principles and practices with a curriculum that emphasizes reasoning and communication skills. You will develop an understanding of financial accounting, tax, cost, and information systems as implemented in a variety of organizations; also to understand the regulatory environment within which the financial professions operates. The curriculum also promotes ethical and professional conduct by graduates from our Accounting Degree programs.

With Post University Online, you can earn your bachelor's degree in Accounting entirely online, with no commuting or interruptions in your current career.

You will study in highly interactive, small classes in 8-week accelerated modules. Our faculty will actively engage you in a high quality and relevant curriculum that prepares you to enter a rewarding career in accounting.

We prepare you for a new career in accounting, career advancement within your current organization, and management positions in small and large organizations. Many of our graduates pursue professional certification relevant to the accounting professions (CPA and CMA).

Our accounting graduates take positions in both large multinationals and small, local firms as accountants, auditors, actuaries, budget analysts, financial managers, loan officers and counselors, and underwriters.

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Earning a diploma in Basic Accounting introduces the procedures and techniques that are essential to every business and personal financial management. Courses teach students how to manage cash flow, record and post transactions, reconcile bank statements, and analyze financial statements. The hands-on training involves producing a full set of books for one complete accounting cycle for practical application and reinforcement of the techniques involved for accountants.

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Our Career Diploma in Computer Accounting program can prepare students for careers in the business world as they first review the fundamentals of the concepts and procedures in accounting and then receive further instruction in common computerized accounting applications. Learners can learn how to keep a general ledger, manage accounts receivable/payable, control inventory, and pay bills with the use of the software and hands-on exercises to increase their career options in many fields.