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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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In today's increasingly complex and diverse business world, accounting professionals need a broad knowledge of accounting combined with technical and functional expertise. Walden's B.S. in Accounting program is designed to give you a strong foundation in accounting–both in theory and practical application–to help prepare you to advance your career and contribute to your organization.

Our program takes a unique approach that provides you with an introduction to how accounting tools are used in the context of the larger business environment. Then you will learn the knowledge and skills to design, manipulate, and implement accounting products. This intuitive approach to learning allows you to view accounting's role as more than a series of unrelated activities and details, and gives you insight into organizational and ethical issues.

The curriculum is aligned with the national standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), teaching critical content for those students who may wish to continue on to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).*

*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. Walden's B.S. in Accounting can help graduates progress toward meeting those requirements by offering 120 credit hours that include upper level courses in topics such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting. For information on the educational requirements for your state, refer to the state's Board of Accountancy or related agency.

Walden University can make no representation, warranty, guarantee, or commitment that successful completion of a Walden program, or coursework for credit within a program, will make a graduate eligible to sit for a licensure exam or to obtain state licensure.

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Begin the next chapter of your life with a management Ph.D. from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. So whether you are preparing to share your expertise as an educator, a consultant, or an author, Walden's management Ph.D. will give you the credentials you need to reach your lifelong goals.

Conduct specialized research in an area of interest to you while you study ways to facilitate positive social change. Help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant. Study the theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision-making. Study topics such as leadership and information systems. The program offers you three ways to learn:

Course-Based format

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and face-to-face residencies.

Self-Directed format

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that apply to your interests. You will pursue faculty-guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) and face-to-face residencies, in order to demonstrate academic mastery of each subject.

Mixed-Model format (formerly Hybrid format)

This option combines online courses, face-to-face residencies, and KAMs to provide a flexible program of study. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor; study and conduct research on topics that interest you; and learn from faculty members through individual courses.

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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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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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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.