Located in Saint Leo, Flordia, Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and schools. U.S. News and World Report ranked Saint Leo University as the 59th best southern regional university, and thebestcolleges.org ranked the university's online accounting program as the fourth best in the nation. The school's online Bachelor of Science in Accounting program is staffed by certified public accountants, and the program places an emphasis on preparing students for the CPA examination. Students will take courses in cost accounting, auditing and financial statement analysis, among others.
Located in Waterburry, Connecticut, Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Schools. The school is ranked as having the sixth best online accounting degree by thebestcolleges.org. Students in the program will take classes in financial accounting, managerial accounting and federal income taxes, among others. High school graduates who wish to enroll should submit high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. Students are allowed to take up to 12 credits while waiting for admission to the University.
Located in DeLand, Flordia, Stetson University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The program offers a Master of Science in Accounting online. Students who enroll in the program will take courses in tax research, auditing and current issues in accounting. Students wishing to enroll in the program need to submit all undergraduate transcripts, a resume, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores and three personal references before being accepted.
Located in Chantilly, Virginia, Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The school was ranked as the tenth best school offering an online accounting degree by thebestcolleges.org and offers an online Master of Science in Accounting degree. Students can choose several accounting concentrations including controllership, taxation and public accounting.