Top Online Schools for Accounting

Degrees in accounting open doors to careers in private industry, government agencies or financial institutions. Accountants generally work 40-hour weeks in offices; however, several work at home as tax specialists or certified public accountants. It takes two to six years to complete an accounting degree. Online schools for accounting help students achieve their education goals by offering flexible schedules. Students earn associate, bachelor's or master's degrees without interrupting their personal or professional lives.
  1. DeVry University

    • DeVry University offers associate and Bachelor of Science degree programs in accounting and finance that are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. DeVry provides Master of Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM) degrees through its Keller Graduate School of Management. Course materials include online syllabuses, assignments, lecture notes and library, and a companion CD-ROM. Students can download the school's Fast Track in Accounting brochure and Business & Management Career Guide. The website has 24-hour live chats with instructors and fellow students. Associate degree programs require four semesters and 65 credit hours. Students working toward bachelor degrees must complete eight semesters and 124 credit hours. To earn a master's degree, students take 15 MAFM courses, which consists of approximately four or five semesters.

      DeVry University
      Administrative Offices
      1 Tower Lane
      Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
      866-338-7934
      devry.edu

    Everest University

    • Everest University offers associate and bachelor's degree programs in accounting as well as a Master of Business Administration in Accounting. Courses include tax, payroll and cost accounting concepts and electives in financial statement analysis, spreadsheets and finance. This online program prepares students for entry-level positions in the private sector, government organizations and nonprofits. Online aspects of the program consist of live classes, reading material, video clips and articles as well as e-mail communications. Everest University is a member of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. This online school offers tuition assistance and financial aid.

      Everest University
      888-391-8881
      everestonline.edu

    Virginia College

    • Virginia College offers an associate degree for accounting specialist and a bachelor's degree in private sector accounting that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Associate degree graduates are encouraged to take the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) national certification exam. The bachelor's degree program includes coursework in internal auditing, budget accounting and cost accounting. The Financial Planning department helps student find loans and scholarships.

      Virginia College
      888-827-7770
      vconline.edu

    Capella University

    • Capella University is 100 percent online and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in accounting. Like traditional classrooms, students must complete general education credits in humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences and communications. Certain states have specific general education requirements for residents applying for the undergraduate program at this online college. The master's and doctoral programs offer specialized business and accounting training. Through its MBA Professional Effectiveness Coaching program, students are paired with professional coaches who guide the students in current careers and provide them with skills needed to advance.

      Capella University
      Capella Tower
      225 S. Sixth St., Ninth Floor
      Minneapolis, MN 55402
      888-227-2736
      capella.edu

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