Much More than Numbers
Ready to make your way into the world of accounting? Get started with an online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from DeVry University. In our flexible program, where you can study accounting online or in a hybrid format, you’ll learn the foundations of financial accounting, building accounting skills that can be applied in different industries such as finance, management, entertainment, operations management and forensic accounting.
Get to Know our Bachelor’s of Accounting Degree Program
Pursuing an online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from DeVry can give you a strong foundation in accounting and economics, as well as a thorough understanding of business technology, government laws and regulations, and even business administration and management. Our professors will help guide you through the important topics and specialty skills needed to prepare for the field of accounting, including profits and losses, assets and liabilities and cash flow management.
Work toward the CPA
You’ll also be able to study for the CPA exam while earning your degree online. Our Bachelor’s in Accounting degree program includes elements of Becker Professional Education’s industry-leading CPA Exam prep built right in to the coursework1.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Accounting in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The Accounting Degree Specialization from DeVry University covers the following:
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Critical ThinkingUse logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. -
Financial AccountingUnderstand financial foundations, including asset recognition and measurement; reporting; accounting for income taxes, pensions and other post-retirement benefits; shareholders’ equity, share-based compensation and earnings per share; accounting changes and error correction; and cash flow. -
Accounting Information SystemsLearn to design, install, operate and manage an integrated, automated accounting system, including ledgers, transaction process cycles, application controls, information security requirements and business information systems integration. -
Judgment and Decision MakingConsider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to make the most appropriate choice. -
AuditingExamine the principles, practices and procedures used by public accountants for certifying corporate financial statements. -
Federal Income TaxationUnderstand business models such as sole proprietorships and limited partnerships, as well as the federal taxation concepts that apply to them. These include income inclusions and exclusions, property transactions, capital gains and losses, and tax credits.
Leverage Your Knowledge
DeVry’s bachelor’s degree programs in Accounting include elements of Becker Professional Education’s industry-leading CPA Exam prep content for the opportunity to gain exposure to today’s most relevant accounting principles.
Accreditation Matters
Accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.
Career Opportunties
Graduates of our Bachelor's of Accounting degree program may consider careers such as:
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Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Auditor Public Accounting or Government & Non-Profit Organizations
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Budget Analyst
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Credit Analyst
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Financial Analyst
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Financial Manager
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Financial Planner
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Forensic Accountant Fraud Investigator
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Internal Auditor
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Mergers and Acquisitions Accountant
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Risk Analyst
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Tax Examiners and Collectors and Revenue Agents
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Tax Manager
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Tax Specialist Public Accounting or Government & Non-Profit Organizations
Learn more about Careers in Accounting
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Additional hours of industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field.
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Applicants for jobs in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug and/or alcohol testing.
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Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience.
Core Degree Courses
Accounting
| ACCT303 | Intermediate Accounting I |
| ACCT306 | Intermediate Accounting II |
| ACCT313 | Intermediate Accounting III |
| ACCT326 | Federal Tax Accounting I |
| ACCT360 | Managerial Accounting |
| ACCT406 | Advanced Accounting |
| ACCT426 | Federal Tax Accounting II |
| ACCT431 | Federal Income Taxation |
| ACCT436 | Advanced Cost Management |
| ACCT439 | Professional Ethics for Accountants |
| ACCT440 | Accounting Research |
| ACCT446 | Auditing |
| ACCT454 | Accounting Information Systems with Lab Accounting |
Senior Project
| ACCT461 | ACCT461 |
Electives
| BUSN350 | Business Analysis |
| MGMT408 | Management of Technology Resources |
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
| ENGL113 | Composition |
| ENGL136 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
Humanities
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
| HIST405 | United States History |
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities |
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
| SOCS3252 | Environmental Sociology |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH116 | Algebra for College Students (3) |
| MATH226 | Statistics for Decision-Making (3) |
| SCI205 | Environmental Science with Lab (3) |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Business Core
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting |
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
| BUSN319 | Marketing |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
| MGMT303 | Principles of Management |
Finance and Management
| BUSN315 | Contemporary Business |
| BUSN379 | Finance |
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