Online General Studies Accounting Degree :: Accredited Universities

This degree completion, general studies program in Accounting provides students with a solid foundation in accounting practices and may be applied towards fulfilling much of the educational requirements needed to sit for the CPA exam. Our unique program can help you accelerate your degree and prepare you to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Once students successfully complete the undergraduate coursework prerequisites, they can fast track into our graduate program with waivers for up to two courses in the Master of Accountancy program.

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- Prepares you to sit for the CPA exam

- Fast track option into the graduate Master of Accountancy program

- Courses blend content with professional experience, allowing for immediate application in the work setting.

- A generous credit-transfer policy is designed to award maximum credit for both traditional and non-traditional learning experience.

- Faculty with practical experience work one-on-one with you to ensure your success.

- No on-campus residency required

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited public or private high school must have passed a GED examination, or provide proof of completion of a GED equivalent, or must have completed a state-approved high school diploma through home schooling.

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With an expected 16 percent increase in accounting jobs between 2010 and 2020, according to a 2012–2013 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, enrolling in a Bachelor of Science in Accounting* degree program could be a good idea. While earning your bachelor’s degree in accounting, you’ll explore a range of business disciplines and participate in accounting classes that will help you gain a greater understanding of accounting functions in different industries. Discover how to take control of your future with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree online — or on campus, where available.

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSACC) promotes identification with, and orientation to, the accounting profession and is designed to provide knowledge and skills necessary to an accounting career. In addition to the key accounting course work at the introductory and intermediate levels, critical areas of study including auditing and taxation are required in the program. The importance of ethics and international issues are emphasized throughout the curriculum, along with core competencies in technology and communication. The program utilizes specific accounting problem-solving software to provide students with practical knowledge of the accounting field. The program also addresses the goals of professional values, communications and leadership skills, strategic and critical thinking skills, and technology skills of the professional accounting environment and provides additional coverage on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Students are also exposed to varied business disciplines including economics, statistics, business law, corporate finance, and marketing to provide the general business overview and context necessary for accounting studies. This program is consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, including the accounting processes and knowledge areas that lead to professional certification.

This undergraduate degree program has a 72-credit Required Course of Study. In addition to the Required Course of Study, students must satisfy General Education and Elective requirements to meet the 120 semester-credit minimums required for completion of the degree. At the conclusion of the BSACC program:

- Graduates will be able to apply financial accounting principles to record and communicate business activities to stakeholders.

- Graduates will be able to analyze accounting financial statements to support effective fiscal decision making.

- Graduates will be able to evaluate various accounting activities in relation to ethical, legal, and professional standards.

- Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues in the areas of government and not-for-profit accounting, international transactions, taxation, and auditing.

Entry Requirements

- Have earned an acceptable high school diploma, GED® equivalent, California High School Proficiency Examination certificate or foreign secondary school equivalent. If you currently don’t meet this requirement, you can arrange to take the GED through your state’s GED administrator’s office or search for the nearest GED testing center.

- Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application if applying to an associate degree program.

- Meet work experience requirements or have access to an organizational environment, depending on your selected degree program, in order to successfully complete program objectives and apply concepts you learn in our courses. Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn if your program has such a requirement.

- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or hold an approved, valid visa if residing in the United States.

- Not have been expelled from a previous institution.

- Complete all required forms for admission as well as submit official test scores and official transcripts from all colleges and universities you’ve attended.

International applicants
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Applicants without appropriate previous academic experience in an English language environment must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®), the Test of English as an International Communication (TOEIC®), the Berlitz® Online Proficiency Test, the Pearson Test of English Academic or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS®).

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $3,800

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If you enjoy working with technology and solving puzzles, and feel drawn to business, an accounting major is for you. Accounting is a diverse and exciting career. An accounting degree not only prepares to work as an accountant but also prepares you for a variety of accounting jobs in business, government, industry and the not-for-profit sector.

An accounting degree at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College will provide you the knowledge and skills you need for a rewarding career in accounting.

A solid foundation rooted in liberal arts education, provided by our general studies requirements, will help you adapt to the changing needs of organizations, in addition to helping you understand the environment in which organizations operate.

The general core business courses attune you to broad business issues, while specific coursework in accounting prepares you for the technical and professional competencies required of an accountant.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have graduated in high school or diploma from an accredited institution.

For international applicants, you should submit TOEFL score if English is your second language.

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Accounting is more than just numbers. Earn your online Accounting degree and solve business challenges by helping organizations manage their finances and cash flow. In the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting program, students gain a deep knowledge of accounting practices, supplemented by the broader business-specific skills that employers are looking for. These analytical and communication skills are essential to reporting on money and resources in today's fast-paced world.

The BS Accounting online program focuses on developing students who are both business professionals and accounting professionals. Students receive grounding in areas such as financial analysis, general accounting principles, auditing, taxation and more. The business-oriented track in our online Accounting degree programs gives them the skills they need to communicate about numbers directly in context to business goals, making a positive impact in the workplace.

In addition, students can further focus their studies with a program or concentration that allows them to dive deeper into areas of accounting that match their interests and career goals. Students can choose from the following areas of interest:

Online BS in Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination
Online BS to MS Accelerated Accounting Degree

Benefits of an Online Accounting Degree at SNHU
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In addition to teaching you the deep accounting skills you need to succeed, the online Accounting degree program gives you critical thinking skills and essential business knowledge on which to build a successful career. The curriculum has been developed by professors who are practicing accounting experts who understand the world in which you will work.

As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you have the necessary skills to succeed. Whether you enroll in the accounting degree program online or at any of our five regional campuses, some of the benefits you can take advantage of include:

- Faculty members work in the real world as CPAs, managerial accountants, fraud examiners and more

- Students who qualify can receive course credit in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, completing basic 1040 tax forms for the general public

- Quality education at one of the most affordable tuition rates available.

- 24/7/365 access to class – attend when it is most convenient for you.

- Choose how you want to learn: online, campus-based or a combination.

- The only university named to Fast Company's 2012
World's Most Innovative Companies list.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

International applicants
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Undergraduate applications will be considered for admission to the upcoming term start on a rolling basis. Eligibility for admission is based upon the following:

- Applicants need to have completed the equivalent of a US Secondary School

- Applicants will require the equivalent of a 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by:

TOEFL score of 71 and greater, IELTS score of 6.5 and greater, PTE score of 49 and greater, ELS score of 111 and greater, EF score of 107 and greater, and Michigan score of 85 and greater. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

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The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business dual degree enables you to graduate with the technical knowledge and skills of both a Bachelor of Accounting and a Bachelor of Business degree in four years of full-time study.

The dual degree approach allows you to tailor your degree to suit your individual needs and study goals. By combining these two programs you will have the advantage of the specialist knowledge within accounting, as well as the diverse knowledge of general business studies.

Within the accounting degree, you will complete courses which cover content such as audit methodology and planning, tools and techniques financial managers use to maximise shareholder wealth, the application of accounting theory, and accounting standards and business law relevant to the financial records of Australian companies.

The business degree enables you to major in Human Resources Management, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Property, Public Relations, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability or Tourism. The additional knowledge gained through the completion of dual degree programs gives you the skills which are highly sought after when seeking employment. This program also increases your employment opportunities in additional areas of accounting and business.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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