B.S. in Accounting - Walden University

B.S. in Accounting from Walden University is a Online Bachelor Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. Are you seeking to solidify your knowledge and skills in accounting ? Walden University 's B.S. in Accounting program offers essential accounting knowledge as well as technical and functional expertise so you can more effectively solve diverse business problems and make informed economic decisions. Learn accounting theory and practical applications and explore organizational and ethical issues related to accounting practices as you prepare to advance your career. Most states require individuals to complete 150 semester (225 quarter) hours in certain subject areas in order to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and/or obtain a CPA license. Walden's accounting programs can help graduates progress toward meeting those requirements. The B.S. in Accounting offers 120 quarter (80 semester) credit hours that include upper-level courses in topics such as financial accounting , auditing, taxation, and management accounting . The M.S. in Accounting and the M.S. in Accounting and Management offer 30 semester (45 quarter) credit hours, while the M.B.A. Accounting for Managers specialization offers nine semester (13.5 quarter) credit hours. These programs include graduate courses in topics such as financial accounting , managerial accounting , and legal and ethical accounting practices. This will require students to complete additional coursework to meet state requirements. In each state, there are specific policies that must be followed when an individual is seeking to become a licensed accountant. Some states will not allow individuals who complete the Walden accounting programs to sit for the CPA licensing exams due to state-specific issues such as professional accreditation or face-to-face instruction. For information on the educational requirements for your state, refer to the state's Board of Accountancy or related agency. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance about accountant licensure; however, it remains the responsibility of the individual enrolling in the program to read, understand, and comply with the licensure requirements in the state where he or she wishes to practice. Walden University can make no representation, warranty, guarantee, or commitment that successful completion of a Walden program, or coursework for credit within a program, will make a graduate eligible to sit for a licensure exam or to obtain state licensure. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.