Rasmussen College

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.

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.

Florida students choosing to earn a Public Accounting Bachelor's degree through the five–year degree program at Rasmussen College also fulfill the education requirements needed to apply for CPA licensure. It is common for accounting students to enroll in a Master's degree program to fulfill the education requirements for the CPA licensure; however, with our five–year program, students can meet those CPA licensure requirements in a more efficient degree route and more quickly be qualified to begin their careers as CPAs. The CPA exam preparation course that you will complete covers the topics you need to complete your exam with confidence. Your instructor will discuss the pertinent areas of accounting you need to know for your exam, including cost and managerial accounting, auditing, and taxation. For a complete list of CPA licensure requirements in Florida, visit the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.