Online Accounting Degrees
Online Accounting Degrees
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We offer both undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to enroll in accounting programs. Explore our online options to learn more about which programs can best prepare you for your career goals.
Whether you are considering a career in accounting or are an experienced professional looking to refine and gain new skills, GCU offers an accounting program suitable for you. Our online accounting programs are designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed for this important field. We also help you focus on building upon your existing strengths. This can allow you to achieve competence, confidence and excellence in accounting.
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Embrace the opportunity to transform your future with an accounting degree and pursue your dreams.
All our accounting degree programs have set requirements that need to be met to gain admittance. You can help determine your eligibility by visiting our admissions page. Get in contact with a university counselor and learn more about your next steps by filling out the form on this page.
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A master’s degree builds upon the foundational knowledge taught in an undergraduate degree and can provide further training in specialized areas of accounting. Our master’s degrees in accounting cover topics such as financial reporting, data analytics, and accounting research.
Our BS in Accounting program can prepare you for professional accounting work in private and government organizations. In this program, you can expect to cover key areas in accounting such as job order costing systems, budgeting and financial statement preparation.
As an accounting graduate, there are various career paths that can guide you in your professional growth. Understanding your potential career options can help shape your educational decision-making as you prepare for the workforce. Keep in mind that prospective employers may require you to become a CPA in order to be eligible for certain accounting positions.
Those who complete their accounting degree may go on to explore careers such as:
Accountants and auditors
Budget analysts
Financial risk specialists
Tax examiners and collectors and revenue agents
Tax preparers
Cost estimators
Compensation, benefits and job analysis specialists
Compensation and benefits managers
The bridge program is designed for students who have an interest in earning a Master of Science in Accounting and already have a bachelor’s degree in business in an area other than accounting. These students can take introductory accounting courses through the bridge program to gain the foundational knowledge needed before applying to the master’s degree in accounting.