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Bachelor’s in Accounting

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Calculate your next career move with an accounting bachelor’s degree

One thing all businesses have in common is that numbers are central to their success. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for financial data, and the desire to help organizations achieve success, an accounting bachelor’s degree can prepare you to pursue a dynamic career in the field.

In our Bachelor’s in Accounting program here at DeVry, you’ll learn to compile and analyze a company’s financial data, monitor budgets, and turn numbers into meaningful decision-making:

  • Learn industry-aligned skills: Some courses in our program include elements of Becker Professional Education’s industry-leading content so you’ll gain exposure to today’s relevant accounting principles.

  • Blend accounting with business strategy: Connect financial details with operational decision-making in our Business Core classes and learn how accounting practices are a pillar for company planning and success.

  • Gain practical skills from real-world projects: Complete accounting cycles, prepare financial statements, and analyze realistic company documents in courses designed to give you exposure to on-the-job accounting.

  • Discover how technology is shaping modern accounting: Gain hands-on experience with accounting and finance software and learn how AI tools are being used to support accuracy and efficiency.

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  • 01 Curriculum
  • 02 Accreditation
  • 03 Careers
  • 04 Ways to save
  • 05 FAQs

What you'll learn in our Bachelor’s in Accounting degree program

When you earn your accounting degree online here at DeVry, you’ll develop essential skills for tax preparation, payroll management, financial reporting, and more.

Prepare and analyze financial statements

Create balance sheets and financial statements and use them to assess business financial health.

Learn accounting and business technology

Explore tools and software used to manage accounting tasks, reporting, compliance, and other business needs.

Understand the impact of federal tax regulations

Gain knowledge of federal tax laws and learn to apply strategies in realistic situations to support compliance and savings.

Apply managerial and cost accounting strategies

Develop budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and other financial strategy skills. 

Utilize effective accounting research methods

Learn to gather and analyze financial data to address business challenges. 

Demonstrate ethical reasoning skills

Discuss ethical considerations of accounting, review case studies, and learn to make decisions in complex situations.

Develop auditing skills

Analyze financial records and learn to identify discrepancies. Practice auditing in hypothetical situations to prepare for real-world tasks. 

Assess business operations

Work to analyze actual and simulated business operations, evaluate financial risks, and develop strategies to address challenges.

Build AI fluency for accounting

Learn to leverage artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies in modern accounting practices.

Degree in accounting classes and credits

Classes

40

Credits

120

Semesters

81

Build skills related to taxes, auditing, analytics, and more in courses such as:
ACCT456
Accounting Information Systems with AI
ACCT336
AI and Analytics for Accountants
BUSN355
AI and Strategic Decision-Making
BUSN311
Business Applications of AI
COMP121
Computer Applications with AI for Business
ACCT370
Internal Audit
ACCT373
Internal Audit Practitioner Exam Preparation

Learn more about individual courses and this degree in our program guide.

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Your program perks

  

Accounting tools and software: During your courses, you’ll get hands-on experience with widely used accounting software so you can immerse yourself in the technology of the modern workplace.

Industry-aligned curriculum: We regularly update your coursework with the input of industry pros to make sure your education reflects the latest in accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial modeling.

Immersion in real-world accounting: You’ll gain workforce-ready experience by completing practical accounting tasks, such as financial statement analysis, risk evaluation, and budget preparation, so you can move confidently into the next phase of your career.  

Develop industry knowledge with Becker

Our Bachelor's in Accounting program includes elements of Becker Professional Education's industry-leading content, giving you the opportunity to gain exposure to today's relevant accounting principles.

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Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include:

  • The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs: Our Bachelor of Science in Accounting has achieved voluntary accreditation from the ACBSP, acbsp.org, demonstrating it has met standards that promote teaching excellence.2 Learn more about program outcomes and student achievement.

  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): DeVry University is accredited by the HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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Accounting careers

Whether your goals are in business leadership, financial research, or working with numbers behind the scenes, an accounting education can lead to a wide range of roles, including:

  • Accountant

  • Auditor

  • Budget analyst

  • Cost accountant

  • Financial analyst

  • Internal auditor

Here at DeVry, we’re committed to supporting your career path every step of the way. As a student and after graduation, you’ll have unlimited access to our Career Services, where you can explore job boards, chat with career coaches, and get the support you need to pursue your goals.

 

Ways to save

Discover ways to make your accounting degree more accessible.

Scholarships and grants

Save money with a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities.3

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Transfer credits

Your hard work matters: Learn how to transfer up to 80 qualifying credit hours.

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Employer reimbursement

Find out if your employer offers tuition savings or reimbursement.

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Military and veteran benefits

Learn about savings for veterans, active-duty U.S. military members, and their spouses.

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Get started with an online accounting degree

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get an accounting degree?

Here at DeVry, you can earn your Bachelor’s in Accounting in as little as 2 years and 8 months on an accelerated schedule or 4 years on a normal schedule.1

What can you do with an accounting degree?

An accounting degree opens the door to a wide range of career paths. With an accounting degree, some tasks you may perform at work include maintaining and reviewing financial records, preparing income statements and balance sheets, analyzing cost effectiveness, conducting audits, and more.

What jobs can you get with a bachelor's in accounting?

There are many accounting careers you can consider, including:

• Accountant
• Auditor
• Budget analyst
• Cost accountant
• Financial analyst
• Internal auditor

Do you need a bachelor's in accounting to be a CPA?

While CPA licensure requirements vary by state, you will typically need a bachelor’s in addition to a master’s degree or graduate certificate in order to meet the academic credit hour requirements to become a CPA. Here at DeVry, some courses in our Bachelor’s in Accounting program have principles from Becker Professional Education infused into the coursework so you can build foundational knowledge to pursue certification in the future.

You can also consider programs such as our Master’s in Accounting or Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management, which both offer CPA exam prep specializations and are designed to prepare you for CPA certification.4

What do you learn in accounting classes?

In accounting classes, you’ll learn financial, technical, and business concepts. You’ll develop a variety of skills needed to work in accounting careers, such as auditing, financial reporting, tax preparation and management, budgeting, and more.

How do I apply to DeVry?

Applying is quick and easy:

1. Talk to an admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process.
2. Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
3. Enroll in your first courses: Once you have applied and are accepted, we’ll help you build your schedule.

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1Program is 8 semesters assuming enrollment in 14-16 credit hours per semester; enrollment in additional credit hours may be needed in some semesters. Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 14-16 credit hours a semester per 12-month period. Normal schedule assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 14-16 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

2Conferral and Assessment data: Available for all DeVry and Keller ACBSP-accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.

3Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Click here for more information, including any requirements or restrictions. Students may participate in only one DeVry University-based scholarship, grant, or group tuition benefit program at a time. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program with the highest reduction per session cost, unless the student confirms their desire to participate in a different program in writing prior to starting classes at DeVry. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change.

4Credits and degrees earned from DeVry do not automatically qualify the holder to sit for professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. Persons interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for their field of interest. Visit our CPA exam and licensure page for more information.