Many people that are ready to begin their college education need the flexibility that only an online degree can offer. Once you've determined that an online accounting degree is for you, you'll need to determine which program to enroll in. The most important thing you can do is be sure that the degree is accredited with a national organization.
Verify that the institution teaches what you'll need to know. For example: practical application of federal tax laws, basic accounting principles for different business entities, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, trust and estate tax and cost accounting. You'll also want to ensure that the curriculum will prepare you for your Certified Public Accountant exam.
If this is the first time you've taken college level courses online, enroll in a class that actually teaches you how to take and participate in an online class. Virtually every online institution offers this and it can prove to be an invaluable tool, particularly those that are new to the online academic environment.
Be committed. Perhaps even more so than with traditional seated classes, online college courses require a student to be very self-disciplined. Devote time each day to your class, keep up with homework assignments, respond to instructor questions in a timely manner. These are all important steps that you must take to be successful in your pursuit of an online accounting degree - or any online college degree.