The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree (BSA) prepares you with the financial skills you need to help organizations run efficiently. Develop specialized skills in managerial accounting, estate taxation, advanced topics in accounting research and more. Earn your online accounting degree and apply your love of numbers to a future as an accounting professional. 听
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The Bachelor of Science in Accounting curriculum follows a required course of study in business courses, along with a sequence of general studies courses. You can then complete a series of specialized accounting courses to supplement your knowledge in the field.听 You can also complete the first three graduate level MBA courses while you are still in the program through the MBA Pathway option.听
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You鈥檒l need 120 credits (3 credits per course) to complete this Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University's Prior Learning Assessment.
To be prepared to sit for the CPA exam you need 150 credits, and this degree is the typical 120.听 Our accounting courses do not lead to licensure as a CPA. So before enrolling, please check with your state accountancy board, as each state sets the standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA.
CPA certification offers distinction in the business community. Successful completion of the CPA certification also expands your job opportunities. Your online accounting degree coursework reflects some of the CPA studies required for the exam including auditing, financial accounting and reporting and regulation.
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Learning shouldn鈥檛 take years to put into practice. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We鈥檝e worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree programs.
Tuition
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
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Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. As a transfer-friendly university, we accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.听
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We look at all your relevant experience, from parenting to past jobs, to help you get the college credits you deserve. For every 3 credits earned, shave 5 weeks off your degree.
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Paying for school can be intimidating, but we鈥檙e here to help you make sense of it. Our finance advisors can walk you through your options like federal financial aid and savings opportunities to minimize your debt. Plus, we can help you figure out your financial plan.
Careers & Outcomes
About听136,400 openings听for accountants and auditors are projected each year. Be prepared with the skills and knowledge you need for an accounting career.听
Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. While this program was designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (狈础厂叠础庐), 乐鱼体育 cannot, and will not, provide any assurance that completion of this program will allow a successful student to qualify within the student鈥檚 specific jurisdiction. Potential applicants should check with the appropriate organization within their jurisdiction to determine if this program, combined with their undergraduate degree and any other specific criteria, meets the requirements to qualify for examination in that specific jurisdiction. States frequently change their requirements for examination. There is no assurance that at the time of degree completion the specific jurisdiction鈥檚 requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission.
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According to the听, job growth for accounting occupations is projected to be听faster than average between 2023 and 2033.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS鈥� projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to 乐鱼体育 students or graduates.
Admissions
Starting your accounting degree is a big decision 鈥� and we want you to feel great about it. That鈥檚 why we remove obstacles from your application.
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You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
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You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]听Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
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Student Experience
Work toward your Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree without giving up what matters most. Start your accounting degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Enroll in classes for your online accounting degree and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.听
Faculty Spotlight
Your educational success is a top priority for our business deans and faculty members. Their experience and hands-on perspective in the classroom will help you bridge the gap between academics and business industry knowledge. Our instructors bring an average of 28+ years of real-world business experience to the classroom.
Build your core accounting abilities 鈥� Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
The accounting faculty at 乐鱼体育 focuses on developing the critical rules and guidelines as they adhere to GAAP standards for preparing financial statements 鈥� standards followed by publicly traded U.S. business organizations. As a student you will learn to apply these core principles that govern accuracy, good faith and transparency in the accounting field.
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Accreditation
Our BSACC has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
What does that mean in real life?听ACBSP-accredited business programs adhere to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.
View the student achievement report (PDF) for the 乐鱼体育 ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.