Accounting Degree Programs

Graduates of DeVry’s accounting degree programs are prepared to explore careers in accounting across a variety of industries. Potential roles include accountant, budget analyst, financial analyst, or controller. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that as the economy grows, more professionals should be needed to prepare and examine financial records.¹

The time required to complete online accounting programs depends on the degree level. For example, at DeVry, our Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting can be completed in as little as two years and eight months², our Master’s Degree in Accounting can be completed in one year and eight months, and our Graduate Certificate in Accounting can be completed in just one year. All of DeVry’s programs can be completed even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.

Most state boards of accountancy require 150 credit hours of post-secondary education in order to sit for the CPA exam. Since the qualifications to sit for the CPA exam are established by each state, students interested in sitting for the CPA exam should check with their state licensing board for specific requirements.

DeVry has accounting courses ranging from Essentials of Accounting to more advanced courses like Accounting Fraud Criminology and Ethics. For a list of courses available in our undergraduate and graduate accounting programs, visit our accounting courses page.

DeVry’s Master’s Degree in Accounting program does require a bachelor’s degree. It is specifically designed for individuals who have earned a degree or concentration in accounting at the undergraduate level, and who wish to obtain the additional credits required to meet CPA licensure requirements in their states. Please check with your state’s board of accountancy regarding its specific requirements for sitting for the CPA exam.

No, while there are several specific requirements in the program, you can fulfill nine credit hours of electives in the accounting discipline that may best suit your needs. However, it is recommended that you seek advisement to ensure that you select courses that will best fulfill your state’s requirements for sitting for the CPA Exam.

No. In addition to completing the degree, you will need to pass all four parts of the CPA exam, and meet the other requirements that are established in your state. Furthermore, you will need to complete the additional experience and credit-hour requirements as established by your state of residence. Each state’s requirements vary, so please check with your state licensing board for specific requirements.

While receiving your CPA Exam Prep Certificate will not automatically grant the CPA license, you may be able to sit for the CPA exam. In addition to successfully completing the CPA exam, you will need to satisfy the experience and credit-hour requirements that have been established by your state to become a licensed CPA. Each state’s requirements vary, so please check with your state licensing board for specific requirements.

Some states will accept the CPA preparation courses as part of their credit-hour requirements, while other states will not. Please check with your state licensing board for specific requirements.