Bachelor of Science in Accounting
A BS in Accounting Degree Can Add Up to Career Success
This program is offered on Campus and Online.
From large corporations to small firms, every business needs an accountant to make informed financial decisions. With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Post University, you can fulfill this integral role in accounting departments of local or national businesses, the federal government, or non-profit organizations. Many of our graduates enter the workforce right away. Others pursue their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification, often moving into Post University’s accounting master’s degree program to help them reach their goals.
Program Highlights
In this bachelor’s degree in accounting program, you’ll take the 36 accounting credit hours to meet the educational requirements for becoming a CPA in most states. These accounting courses cover topics found on both the CPA and CMA exams. You will also gain a fundamental knowledge in areas such as the application of accounting principles (U.S. and International), financial statement preparation and analysis, tax law reporting and compliance, and auditing standards and procedures.
Your bachelor’s degree in accounting will also help you brush up on professional skills. You’ll learn how to examine and apply ethics to business situations. You’ll hone your writing and oral communication essentials. And you’ll gain a practical understanding of fundamental business concepts in marketing, management, finance, and economics.
What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in accounting?
Upon completion of your Bachelor of Science in Accounting courses, you will be able to perform bookkeeping, interpret accounting information, prepare financial statements, and more. You’ll gain the skills you need to make yourself an invaluable member of the finance and accounting team. This program can put you on a career path toward becoming an accountant, accounting manager, auditor, financial examiner, credit manager, tax examiner and more.
Whether you’re seeking to enter the field or want to advance in your current accounting position, our experienced faculty and staff are here to help you succeed. We will discuss potential accounting jobs with you and help guide you to the right path for your goals.
Complete the combined bachelor’s and master’s in accounting in just 5 years
It is possible to pursue your BS in accounting degree and your master’s in accounting simultaneously. Students who meet the undergraduate admission requirements, and who intend to complete both programs within 5 years, will participate in degree plans structured to complete in a 5-year period. Final acceptance in the Master of Science in Accounting is determined after the students third year, conditional upon students:
- Successfully earning 108 undergraduate credit hours prior to fourth-year start
- Completing undergraduate accounting degree during year 4
- Holding a 3.00 cumulative GPA
- Being an undergraduate accounting major
Note: Traditional letters of recommendation and the essay requirement for the MS in Accounting are waived for students who meet these requirements.
Take Your Accounting Career to the Next Level
At Post University, we will do everything we can to help you reach your goals with one-on-one support every step of the way, from enrollment to graduation day and beyond. That’s why we offer multiple ways to help you obtain your bachelor’s degree in accounting. Pursue your degree in a traditional, 16-week format at our Connecticut campus (evening and weekend classes available) or in an accelerated, eight-week online environment—or a combination of both. Our commitment to you is a personalized educational experience, and we’re happy to work with your schedule
Start a professional career in accounting. Contact us to enroll in our on-campus or our online BS in accounting degree program today.
This degree program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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