The article "Online Graduate Degrees in Accounting" deals with the subject of post graduate coursework in accounting and accountancy.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics accounting careers are expected to have much faster than average growth from 2008-2018. It reports that a 2008 survey of accounting salaries found Bachelor's degree candidates received starting offers averaging $48,993.00 a year. Master's degree candidates started at about $1,000.00 a year more than that. The median income for accountants in 2008 was $59,430, with the bottom 10% earning under $36,720 and the top 10% earning above $102, 380. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This is a great time to become an accountant for students who are considering changing careers, those who are managers and want to develop accounting skills, or for those just starting on their career paths. Online degree programs offer flexibility for parents, professionals, and freshman students who are considering a major in accounting.
Specialized Online Degree Programs
Students who desire a career in accounting should consider a focused degree program. These programs teach elements of accounting science such as auditing, tax accounting, analyzing financial statements, and oftentimes more specialized accounting areas such as forensic accounting and accounting administration.
A focused online degree program will prepare students for advanced studies in accounting, as well as give them a strong foundation for preparing to become CPA's. A variety of college and university programs exist for students who want to complete their accounting undergraduate degree online.
- Athens State University
- Excelsior College
- Franklin University
- Indiana Wesleyan University
- Liberty University
- Moorehead State University
- Mountain State University
- Peru State College
- Regis University
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Thomas Edison State University
- University of North Western Ohio
- Upper Iowa University
- Washington State University
Multi-disciplinary Degree Programs
Accounting students who are planning to work in managerial or administrative positions, will need a strong understanding of business related topics. A business degree with an optional specialization in accountancy or accounting will assist students in understanding financial and market analysis, financial accounting, and other reports and operations. Schools with accreditation offering undergraduate business degree programs with accounting specializations include:
- DeVry University
- Indiana State University
- Limestone University
- University of Phoenix
College Accreditation
Accreditation is a voluntary review of a school's academic programs to ensure quality and adherence to academic standards. Accreditation determines a school's eligibility for participation in federal (Title IV) and state financial aid programs. Proper accreditation is often important for the acceptance and transfer of college credit, and is a prerequisite for many graduate programs, and employers.
Virtually all of the aforementioned online degree programs are at colleges that have regional accreditation from one of the six regional accrediting agencies:
- The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
- The New England Association of Schools & Colleges.
- The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- The Northwest Association Of Schools And Colleges.
- The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- The Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
A few of the programs are accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council. Before enrolling in any degree program, it's important to check their accreditation as part of your evaluation of their academic offerings.
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