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Online accounting degree and certificate programs are offered by accredited universities and colleges like University of Phoenix, Kaplan University and AIU Online. Specializations include managerial accounting, professional accounting, finance, and more.
   
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Recent corporate scandals involving high-profile accounting firms have not diminished the demand for accountants. As accounting and reporting guidelines have become stricter in the U.S., strengthened by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002, the demand for ethical, knowledgable and bright accountants has not stopped.

In the United States, there are three main classes of accountants: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA). CPAs provide a wide range of services to the public, including auditing, accounting, litigation, tax, and financial advisory services. CIAs generally work in an auditing capacity for employers, while CMAs generally work for employers, but might also serve the public in a more limited manner than CPAs. CPAs are licensed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). In the UK, Canada and Australia, the Chartered Accountant (CA) is the equivalent to the U.S. CPA.

Although requirements vary from state to state, to become a CPA requires the completion of a college or university bachelor's accounting degree, typically including 150 credit hours of coursework, and specific courses, usually in financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and auditing.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants and auditors earn, on average, $56,680 a year (May 2004). Naturally, no educational program can guarantee a future salary or employment upon completion, but accredited degrees and certificates are typically required or preferred by employers hiring in this field.


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AIU Online
  • Bachelor's of Business Administration - Accounting & Finance
  • MBA - Accounting and Finance
American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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CTU Institute for Advanced Studies
  • Master of Business Administration - Accounting
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Kaplan University
  • AAS in Accounting
  • B.S. in Accounting/Government - Nonprofit Accountancy
  • B.S. in Accounting/Managerial Accountancy
  • B.S. in Accounting/Public Accountancy
  • B.S. in Business/Accounting
  • B.S. in Management/Accounting Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Kaplan University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Penn Foster Schools
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
Penn Foster High School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Penn Foster High School is affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement. Many Penn Foster programs are approved for U.S. Armed Forces veterans training benefits.

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University of Maryland University College
  • Bachelors in Accounting
    The accounting major focuses on the processes for analyzing and reporting the economic activities of organizations and communicating that information to decision makers. The accounting curriculum includes studies in managerial accounting, budgeting, accounting systems, internal controls, financial analysis, financial reporting, internal and external auditing, taxation, international accounting, and accounting issues related to for-profit, not-for-profit, and government organizations.
  • Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management
    The online master's in accounting and financial management is designed for individuals who want to concentrate their graduate studies in finance and accounting as an alternative to a general management or general business-related degree. The program curriculum provides academic depth in both fields and incorporates coursework in areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, operating systems, long-term financial management, marketing and investments, multinational finance, and electronic commerce.
  • Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology
    This program is designed for individuals who want to concentrate their graduate studies in accounting with an information technology emphasis. The degree program develops the accounting and information technology competencies needed to respond to the evolving demands being placed on accountants in modern organizations. The curriculum consists of a series of accounting courses that provide students with core knowledge in areas such as financial accounting concepts and applications, management accounting methodology, and auditing standards. Supporting technology courses offer both depth and breadth in relevant topic areas such as computer systems, information resource management, electronic commerce, information technology, and technology management.
  • MSM in Accounting
University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

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