Online Accounting Finance Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSA) prepares students for various fields within the accounting profession and allows graduates to be competitive in the workforce. Accounting majors receive a foundation in core principles from an interdisciplinary approach that includes economics, finance, business law, international business, business analysis, and marketing in addition to the accounting curriculum.

The BSA is designed to take students through a journey that embraces personal, professional, and spiritual transformation. Students graduating from the BSA program will be equipped to ethically address complex accounting issues in a dynamic business environment. In addition, students will leave the program with the capacity to self-reflect, think critically, lead and engage others, and make effective decisions.

Online and Professional Studies is designed to respond to the needs of the "new normal" generation of students - the non-traditional student that balances professional and family responsibilities while advancing their education. With individual advisors who assist students throughout their time completing the accounting degree-completion program, students are able to focus on what is important and avoid any confusion.

Entry Requirements

- 24 transferrable units preferred
- Minimum GPA of 2.0

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CCU’s Accounting degree is designed to meet the rising demand for accounting professionals who are committed to high ethical standards in the world of business finance. Students in the accounting program gain a foundation of knowledge in business and economics, and receive training in a variety of specialized accounting fields including tax accounting, accounting for nonprofit and government organizations, and accounting systems.

Focus Areas in the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting degree parallel sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, including: financial accounting and reporting, auditing and attestation, and regulation. In addition, the accounting bachelor degree coursework meets Colorado state exam requirements.

Accounting Degree Program Benefits
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It is estimated that jobs in the accounting field will grow by 12 percent over the next decade, so students who graduate with an accounting degree will have a variety of exciting career opportunities.

The accounting degree curriculum emphasizes the development of values-based decision-making skills that make students a valuable asset in the workforce.

Online accounting degrees are specially designed for adult students who are busy with work and family commitments.

Small class sizes encourage individualized learning and networking.

Accounting degree students have the opportunity to participate in CCU’s annual Values-Aligned Leadership
Summit, a one-day conference designed to bring business executives and students together to discuss the role of values and ethics in today’s workplace.

Students have direct access to professors who are also professionals in the field.

Entry Requirements

CCU sets test scores and grade point averages as our minimum level of acceptance for traditional undergraduate students. Normally, the minimum requirements for admission are:

2.8 High School GPA;
21 ACT composite scoreor1500 SAT score;
A strong spiritual recommendation; and
Application essay responses

Students who do not meet these minimum requirements are encouraged to apply and the University will consider their application under a committee review process which may include a personal interview. Factors such as essay content, recommendation content, and extracurricular activity all contribute to an individual admission decision.

International Student Requirements
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As an international student, you must meet regular entrance requirements and follow standard application procedures. In addition, you will need to demonstrate the ability to understand college-level English. All non-native English speaking undergraduate students must achieve a minimum score of 550 or better on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

If you are admitted on a student visa you must be enrolled for at least twelve semester hours of credit. In order to work off campus, international students must meet with the International Student Coordinator at CCU to obtain permission from the United States Immigration authorities. International students may be eligible for institutional financial aid and awards, but are not eligible for federal financial aid.

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Learn to lead an organization from a financial perspective and gain the skills you need to succeed in today's accounting world.

Your talent with numbers can lead to a promising career when you complete your online bachelor's in accounting from CSU-Global. By learning best practices and theories used in today's private, not-for-profit, and government organizations, you will understand what it takes to manage complex personal and business finances.

During your program, you will study legal compliance and ethics, finance, marketing, leadership, economics, and decision making. You will also apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations, and practice analyzing data to create the business reports required by executive leadership when making financial decisions.

Entry Requirements

To be fully admitted into one of CSU-Global’s bachelor’s degree programs, you should have some prior college credit and a cumulative grade point average of 2.30 or above.

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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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Opportunities for accountants and auditors are growing more quickly than average according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — at a rate of 22% over the next decade. New jobs are being created due to changing financial laws, new government regulations, international trade and mergers, and increased accountability for protecting businesses and shareholders.

While a bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement for most accountant and auditor positions, employers prefer applicants with a master's degree in accounting, or with a master's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting.

An MBA in Accounting is valuable in opening the door to top-paid positions in such highly competitive fields as financial management and financial analysis. It also provides the credentials needed to teach business classes at community colleges or career education schools. Upon completion of the MBA in Accounting, graduates will be prepared to handle effectively high-level positions such as:

Public Accountant
Management Accountant
Government Accountant and Auditor
Internal Auditor
Budget Analyst
Financial Analyst
Controller
Treasurer
Finance Officer
Credit Manager
Risk and Insurance Manager
International Banking Manager
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Entry Requirements

1. Prior Degree Requirement: Prospective graduate students must have completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or have completed a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree at a foreign college or university recognized as degree-granting by the government of that country.

Students must have a bachelor's degree with a major in business or a related discipline to be admitted to this MBA program. Students without a bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline must enroll in the Master of Business Administration in Business Management (MBABM) program.

2. Program Grade Point Average (PGPA): Prospective graduate students must have achieved a PGPA of 2.70 or better for all undergraduate courses attempted or a PGPA of 3.00 or better for at least 6.00 semester credit hours of graduate study, as evidenced by an official transcript from each college or university attended.

3. Interview: Prospective graduate students must complete an interview with the graduate program chair or a Herzing University admissions representative.

International Admissions Requirements
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In order to be issued an I-20 authorization from the University, non-immigrant applicants must meet the University’s general admissions
requirements, as well as program admission requirements where applicable, and provide the following documentation:

1. A certified copy of college transcripts, which includes all courses pertinent to receiving the bachelor’s degree, evaluated by a transcript
evaluation service approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or translated and certified as an
official document by an active Herzing University international affiliate college or university.

2. A notarized statement of financial support or a certified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of
each academic period (tuition for the first two semesters must be paid upon enrollment) and that all necessary living expenses for the
international applicant will be provided. (Form I-134 may be used and is available online from the BCIS.)

3. Proof of English-language proficiency through any one of the following:

a. A score of 550 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL.

b. A score of 213 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL.

c. A score of 80 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL.

d. A score of 6.0 or higher on the IELTS.

e. Documentation of successful completion from a University-approved college preparatory ESL program of an intermediate English course from an accredited designated ESL center college or university or an ESL center.

f. Documentation of a minimum of 4 years of successful completion of secondary studies (i.e., high-school level) in an English-speaking school whose language of instruction is English.

g. Documentation of successful completion of post-secondary studies (i.e., college-level) in English (a minimum of 12 semester hours)

h. Documentation of successful completion of 4 years of secondary English language studies and one semester (or equivalent) of college-level English from an accredited college or university.

i. Documentation of alternative measures of English language proficiency, as deemed appropriate by Herzing University.

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