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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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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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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 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) prepares graduates for a wide range of managerial positions in business, government, and non-profit organizations. Business administration students acquire fundamental as well as practical and professional skills in all phases of business, including decision-making and problem-solving. The BBA program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their degrees to their career and educational goals.

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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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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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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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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 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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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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American InterContinental University offers a Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) degree program that is centered around accounting. The industry-focused curriculum, which can help provide students with the knowledge, skills and ability to pursue opportunities in the accounting field, culminates in a capstone experience from an accounting practice perspective. Core competencies in technology, critical thinking, and communication are emphasized throughout the program.

In this specialized curriculum, the program is significantly more focused on accountancy, providing students with the opportunity to gain a broad overview of the accounting system and exposure to the subfields of micro and macro economics, cost accounting, managerial accounting and accounting in finance and taxation.

A Student-Focused Program AIU programs are industry-current and have been updated to reflect industry standards in many of today's opportunistic fields. Successful completion of the Bachelor of Accounting degree program can provide students with an applicable foundation of fundamental knowledge and skills, including how to:

• Prepare required financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrate the importance of the moral standards embodied in the Code of Ethics of the Accounting Profession, and recognize, understand and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts in accounting and business.
• Distinguish between financial, managerial, cost and tax accounting principles and practices and identify the appropriate information to be used in managerial decision making.
• Differentiate between the accounting principles used for federal income taxation of both individuals and business, and evaluate the impact of those differences on the financial statements and managerial decision-making.
• Formulate and communicate the relevant accounting issues in the Sarbanes-Oxley area and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in business situations.
• Design and manage a complete set of accounts for a small to moderate-sized organization.
• Analyze the implications of technology and the Internet on today’s businesses.

An Experienced Faculty
In addition to a quality curriculum based on industry standards, AIU’s Bachelor of Accounting curriculum is taught by a team of professionals, many of whom may bring a range of knowledge and perspectives into their classrooms. This gives you the opportunity to learn from individuals who may be willing to share their understanding of the qualities and skills common to today’s accounting field.

AIU does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by AIU but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to AIU. Therefore, AIU cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary. Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at www.aiuniv.edu/disclosures. ©2011 American InterContinental University. All rights reserved.

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The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Accounting degree program prepares students for career opportunities such as internal auditors, assistant controller, and personal financial advisers. This degree completion program provides a strong foundation for motivated professionals looking to advance in multiple financial career options as they complete courses in financial accounting, corporate accounting, and economics in our global environment to prepare them to enter this field.