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Accounting Degree 100% Online
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - 100% Online
Accounting Online Degree Program Overview
Some people just like numbers. For them, digits represent a language of their own. If you’re one of those people, consider a career in accounting. Accountants prepare and examine financial records. They track cash flow, prepare taxes, and seek out ways to decrease expenses and increase revenue.
Clearly, accountants are essential to businesses and organizations, large and small. Very few could exist for long without an accountant which means they’re usually in demand. Right now, they certainly are. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.*
If you’ve ever considered a career in Accounting, earning your degree online makes a lot of sense. Accountants do most of their work on a computer, after all. Of course, you’ll want to attend an online school that will be there for you, even while you’re studying alone in front that computer.
ECPI University is a leader in online education. Our classes are led by faculty that understand the nuances of online teaching, creating digital classrooms that are interactive and engaging.
ECPI University also offers a program that allows you to complete your education faster. Through our year-round, accelerated schedule, you can earn an Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting in as little as 2.5 years.
*Occupational Outlook Handbook, Accountants and Auditors, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm
Program Description
Our curriculum is grounded in fundamentals of accountancy, with classes focusing on both theory and application. Coursework covers a variety of core subjects including:
- Standard practices of the accounting profession
- The role of technology in the accounting profession
- Preparation of Financial statements: GAAP and IFRS accounting methodologies
- Integration of accounting systems and financial reporting
- Preparation of personal, corporate, and not-for-profit tax returns
- Governmental accounting
- Fraud detections and deterrence and accounting computer forensics
- Detailed implementation of ethical standards as required by accounting and business management professionals
- Application of accounting and management theory and practice in decision making, business strategy, and technical solutions relating to management
- Critical thinking and financial analysis of business factors including accounting, operations management, technology, and globalization
- An understanding of global and technological accounting and business processes and management leadership
However, for knowledge to be truly useful, it must be applied. That’s why ECPI University requires students to complete two externships during their course of study, which allows them to gain real-world experience.
Possible Career Track
Upon completion, graduates with an Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting could possibly pursue a career in the following industries and economic sectors including:
- Staff accountant
- Tax accountant
- Budget analyst
- Auditor
- Forensic accountant
Curriculum
Program Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC160 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC161 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BUS121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS222 | Ethics in Business | 3 |
| BUS298 | Externship-BUS III | 3 |
| BUS314 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BUS321 | Business Organizational Management | 3 |
| BUS331 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS350 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS480 | Strategic Planning & Implementation | 3 |
| BUS480L | Strategic Planning & Implementation LAB | 1 |
| ECO201 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO202 | Microeconomics | 3 |
Hospitality Management concentration only: FSM 298 Food Service Management Externship I replaces BUS 298 in Core curriculum.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP480 | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| COM115 | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| ENG110 | College Composition | 3 |
| ENG120 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| HUM205 | Culture and Diversity | 3 |
| MTH131 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MTH140 | Statistics | 3 |
| PHY120 | Physics | 3 |
| PHY120L | Physics LAB | 1 |
| PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY220 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| COR090 | Career Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| FOR110 | Essentials for Success | 3 |
| CIS115 | Computer Applications | 3 |
Concentration Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC206 | Personal Income Tax I | 3 |
| ACC319 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC321 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC322 | Intermediate Accounting III | 3 |
| ACC330 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACC470 | Auditing I | 3 |
| ACC471 | Auditing II | 3 |
| ACC480 | Advanced Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC481 | Advanced Accounting II | 3 |
| Various Electives | 17 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC309 | Managerial Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| ACC311 | Personal Income Tax II | 3 |
| ACC340 | Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting | 3 |
| ACC409 | Business Taxation | 3 |
| ACC450 | Fraud Detection and Deterrence Methodology | 3 |
| ACC460 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS211 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BUS225 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS227 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BUS303 | Organizational Leadership and Management | 3 |
| BUS328 | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| BUS328L | Business Process Improvement LAB | 1 |
| BUS345 | e-Commerce & Technology | 3 |
| BUS431 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| BUS436 | International Business | 3 |
| BUS440 | Global Marketing | 3 |
| BUS496 | Externship-BUS Sr. I-a | 1 |
| BUS497 | Externship-BUS Sr. I-b | 1 |
| BUS498 | Externship-BUS Sr. I-c | 1 |
| BUS499 | Externship-BUS Sr. III | 3 |
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates are able to:
- Conduct business research and analyses.
- Analyze business, economic, and financial reports.
- Apply effective critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills to business challenges.
- Demonstrate the ability to create effective plans that maximize business results.
- Demonstrate effective professional business communication.
- Apply ethical behavior, professional standards, and social responsibility in the practice of business.
In today's marketplace, business, and industry, government, and not-for-profit organizations need high-quality and near to "real time" financial information to compete in local, national, and global markets.
The accountant is a key person who can provide management with this critical information. No organization can function effectively without accounting. Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting that you can earn in 2.5 years provides students with an in-depth understanding of accounting principles. Accounting graduates are prepared to pursue careers in public accounting, business, or government.
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