Online Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in accountancy is ranked among the best programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and Public Accounting Report. As the highest-rated undergraduate accounting program offered online, you’ll benefit from ASU’s state-of-the-art curriculum and real-world environment.
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), this program delivers the critical thinking, team-building, communication and information technology skills needed to thrive in your career. All of that, plus close ties with major local, national and international accounting firms, provide a competitive edge in the job market. Upon graduating from this program, you’ll be prepared for careers in public, corporate and governmental accounting or personal financial planning and portfolio analysis.
Please note, this program is not available to students with BA, BS or MS degrees in accountancy, and the courses are not available to non-degree students.
Will this degree support me in becoming a CPA?
The CPA designation isn’t critical for all accounting career paths, but becoming a CPA could be advantageous in the accounting profession. CPA requirements are set by each state, and all states require a minimum total of 150 credit hours. Students are encouraged to review the requirements of the state(s) in which they intend to seek a CPA license. Each state has a board of accountancy that can provide this information. Visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) for additional information.
The skills you’ll gain in this bachelor’s in accounting
This program explores authentic business processes and strategies, including the latest software and technologies. In your courses, you’ll study database analysis, financial reporting and analysis, federal income taxation and ways to use accounting data for internal decision-making processes. You’ll also gain a range of transferable skills, such as:
- Critical thinking.
- Ethical decision making.
- Problem solving.
- Written and oral communication.
