Online Accounting Degree :: Accredited Universities

Every organization relies on accounting to generate information for decision-making purposes. Accounting captures information about an organization’s operating, investing and financing activities and reports this information to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

John Hancock University enables you to earn a B.S. Accounting degree by preparing you for all of the exciting and rewarding careers in this highly desirable field.

The professional accounting major within a B.S. Accounting degree program prepares you for careers in (or advancement within) the professional accounting, external auditing, taxation, consulting and related professions. Because of the diverse knowledge required to be successful in this field, ten courses in the major are required.

Entry Requirements

Completion of a high school diploma or its equivalent.

One of the following criteria:

- Good academic standing and completion of at least 12 semester credits from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Good academic standing: students who have been academically dismissed from other colleges or universities are ineligible to pursue courses at John Hancock University unless they meet one of the following conditions:

- Earned 12 semester hours from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Have not attended any college or university for one year since being academically dismissed.

- Successful appeal to the Chair of Academic Programs. At the Chair of Academic Program’s discretion the previous requirements may be waived. Undergraduate students who have their appeal approved will be placed on academic probation and must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher upon the completion of their fourth course at John Hancock University. Students will be restricted to two courses per trimester and must meet every other week with their academic advisor. Students who fail to earn a GPA of 2.0 after their fourth course will be academically dismissed from the University.

An active military or honorably discharged veteran.

Applicants who have completed a high school diploma or its equivalent but have not successfully completed 12 hours of college level work and do not meet the military service criteria can complete the necessary credit hours as a student at large. Upon successfully earning 12 credit hours, these students can apply for regular degree-seeking status.

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Here's an easy way to improve your personal balance sheet: Get your Bachelor of Science in Business (Accounting) from Excelsior College.

A national leader in online education, Excelsior enables you to graduate in less time, for less money than a traditional accounting degree program. But you'll get the same payoff that comes with an accounting degree from an on-campus institution.

Our generous transfer policies and flexible online accounting classes make your path to a business degree as short and convenient as possible. At Excelsior, you'll be able to:

- Take accounting classes online, completing them on your own schedule, at your own convenience.

- Enjoy financial aid, flexible payment options, and other forms of assistance to ensure that you can fit your degree into your budget.

- Receive valuable guidance from our award-winning academic advising team every step of the way toward your business bachelor's degree with a general accounting concentration.

- Earn a degree from an accredited college. Excelsior's Bachelor of Business degree is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

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One nationally recognized college. Two online business degrees. It all adds up to a powerful boost for your career and earning potential in accounting.

You can get these rewards via Excelsior College's Bachelor of Science in Business (Accounting) / MBA Dual Degree Track.

A national distance learning leader since 1971, Excelsior offers an online counterpart to an accounting BS / MBA degree—one designed to help working adults earn a dual business degree without sacrificing job, family, and community commitments.

You can complete Excelsior's online program more quickly and conveniently than a traditional BS / MBA accounting degree, while reaping the same benefits for your marketability and earning power.

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

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Job opportunities in the accounting field can be rewarding for many years to come. Now is the time to position yourself for this trend by ensuring that you have a solid knowledge of accounting practices and procedures. Our course list encompasses a wide array of business and accounting classes.

You can gain experience in the areas of:

Principles of accounting
Financial statement analysis
Payroll accounting
Tax accounting
Cost accounting
Spreadsheets
Finance
Business Law

As with other industries, technology plays an integral role in the accounting field. Computer applications and word processing classes complement the core curriculum with an emphasis on computerized accounting applications.

You can perform a broad range of accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting activities for corporations, non-profit organizations, individuals, and the government. You can choose to work in an office individually or as part of a team, or embark on your own business venture. Armed with the principles of accounting, as well as practical business methods and procedures, you may have the necessary skills to succeed in a competitive industry.

Some career opportunities include:

Accountant
Auditor
Tax consultant

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting prepares you to measure and report the financial events of an individual or entity. Additionally, it provides you with the ability to understand the elements of the audit process, analyze financial statements, and apply accounting information to management-level decisions.

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As new businesses emerge and financial laws change, demand for professionals with an accounting degree is expected to continue to grow. If you’re good with numbers and enjoy working with people, this online accounting degree is the one for you. Florida Tech's Bachelor’s of Arts in Accounting degree prepares you for a career in financial, managerial and cost accounting, tax planning, auditing, international accounting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. As a graduate, you could pursue a career in either public or private accounting (profit and not-for-profit) or in the government. This BA Accounting degree also establishes a foundation for becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). To ensure a complete education, our Florida Tech University Online accounting degree program is structured from a broad-based liberal arts foundation to a career-specific business concentration

Benefit from a BA Accounting Degree
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- Learn the practical application of tax laws including tax return preparation and tax research.

- Understand accounting principles for partnerships, mergers, acquisitions and consolidations.

- Investigate corporate taxation and trust and estate tax.

- Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.

Entry Requirements

- Complete an online application for admissions. Whether you want to apply through Quick Apply, as a full-time student or as a transient student, Florida Tech’s online application is quick and easy, and there is no fee. Simply create an account to securely submit your application and track its progress.

- Provide official documentation of high school graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) if applying with less than 24 semester credit hours completed at an accredited institution.

- Provide official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended or presently attending.
- Schools must be listed in chronological order, including dual enrollment.
- All schools must be included, even if a term was not completed.

- Credit hours earned from regionally accredited schools will automatically be evaluated for transfer hours as part of the formal application process. In order for a class to be eligible for transfer, a grade of C or better must have been achieved. (A grade of C- will not be considered for transfer credit.)

- Official records must also be requested for any of the following that have been completed:

- CLEP/Advanced Placement exams
- GED College level examinations
- DANTES, USAFI examinations, Regent Standardized
Examinations or other advanced placement examinations

- Diagnostic assessments in both math and English are required to determine the appropriate academic requirements and classes.

- Provide a copy of a DD-214 if you are a separated or retired servicemember. Active-duty members must provide a NOBE DD2384.

- Credits from outside of the United States should be evaluated by an approved agency. See a list of approved evaluating agencies.

- Florida Tech does not give credit for work/life experience.

- A minimum of your last 25% of earned credit hours must be completed with Florida Tech in order to graduate.

International Applicants
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International candidates must prove English language proficiency by at least one of the following:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least a 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS, earned no more than two years before attendance at Florida Tech

- Attended for three consecutive years and graduation from an accredited or state-approved mainland U.S. high school where English is the language of instruction

- Successful completion of a total of 20 semester hours at a regionally accredited, mainland U.S. university or college where English is the language of instruction, including three semester hours of English that qualify as transfer credit for Florida Tech’s Composition and Rhetoric (COM 1101) course

- Successful completion of a NASFA-recognized ESL program

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