The purpose of the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program is to prepare students for careers in the accounting profession including public accounting, corporate accounting, managerial accounting, and government and not-for-profit acc

Location:

Riverside, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Bachelor

Specialty:

Accounting

Program Overview

Program Description:

The purpose of the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program is to prepare students for careers in the accounting profession including public accounting, corporate accounting, managerial accounting, and government and not-for-profit accounting. The curriculum is specifically designed to prepare students for the CPA exam and the numerous career paths available in the accounting field.

Accounting majors receive a foundation in core principles from an interdisciplinary approach that includes economics, finance, business law, international business, business analysis, and marketing in addition to the accounting curriculum. Students gain a better understanding of the business environment through study of ledgers, accruals, financial statements, budgets, and reporting.

Upon completion of a online bachelor's degree in Accounting, many individuals will go on to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams to become a licensed professional. CBU Online’s bachelor degree in accounting allows students to gain the knowledge necessary to successfully complete these exams.

The online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to take students through a journey that embraces personal, professional, and spiritual transformation. Students graduating from the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program will be equipped to ethically address complex accounting issues in a dynamic business environment. In addition, students will leave the program with the capacity to self-reflect, think critically, lead and engage others, and make effective decisions.

The Division of Online and Professional Studies is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). As part of the on-going accreditation process, regular reports are submitted which identify, among other things, our plan for assessing student learning, faculty qualifications, and the deployment of faculty resources. You may download a copy of our Standard 4 student learning outcomes for degree programs, and Standard 6 rates for graduation, retention, and job placement results here.
ACBSP Assessment Report
 

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges