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Online Accounting Programs

Online Accounting Programs

You may not have heard of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, but you've probably heard of Enron. In 2001, this company went bankrupt after the public unveiling of a prolonged accounting scandal. As a result, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed and accounting standards for companies and government bodies have been more stringent every since. This move has effectively increased demand for accountants who possess college degrees and other certifications. If you're an accountant trying to compete in this market, online accounting programs are a way to advance your education and boost your employability.

Online accounting programs can be found for all levels of online education, and cover a variety of accounting disciplines including:

  • Accounting Theory
  • Certified Public Accounting (CPA)
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Tax Accounting

Students who pursue degrees, diplomas or certificates through online accounting programs can expect to take classes on the principles of economics, business management and standards of accounting. In order to be successful in accounting classes, math and organization skills will be especially useful.

In many cases, accounting principles are similar across different industries and states. However, if you are interested in becoming a CPA, you should make sure that the online accounting programs you choose meet the requirements of the state or territory in which you wish to work. For all online accounting degrees, check with the United Stated Department of Education to ensure that the proper authority accredits the program.

Schools Offering Online Accounting Programs

Strayer University
Strayer University online programs are convenient to anywhere you are. Earn your undergraduate or graduate degree as conveniently as possible in fields such as accounting, business, education, health...
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University of Phoenix Online
With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education accessible for working students. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an...
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Colorado Technical University
The mission of Colorado Technical University, an institution of higher learning, is to provide career-oriented education by teaching applied real-world, industry-current programs in selected areas, serving the needs...
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DeVry University
DeVry University offers several colleges of study from which students can choose including: The College of Business and Management, the College of Media Arts and Technology, The College...
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Regis University
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