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ACCOUNTING DEGREE AND PROGRAMS

Help businesses get their financial books in order with a degree or certificate in accounting. A solid understanding of the financial position of a business is crucial; an accounting degree or certificate will give you the training you need.

ARTICLE | Accounting In-Depth: There is now an increased need for those who specialize in facets of the industry beyond auditing, making it a great time to become an accountant. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, bachelor's degree candidates in accounting could receive starting salaries of around $40,647. Learn more...

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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
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A graduate degree really can make a difference, especially when it's from DeVry Universitys Keller Graduate School of Management. Online, evening and weekend classes are available. Program availability varies by location.

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DeVry University
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DeVry University provides you with the skills you need to succeed. Choose from one of DeVry's many campuses to earn an associate or a bachelor's degree in a variety of fields.

Associate - Accounting

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Strayer University
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Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

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University of Phoenix
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With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work-and much sooner than you might expect.

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ARTICLE: Accounting In-Depth

Accounting
After the exposure of several high profile accounting frauds such as Enron, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was written as a code of stringent guidelines that improve accuracy and reliability in corporate bookkeeping. Sarbanes-Oxley introduces a more secure system by preventing accountants from providing nontraditional services to their clients. As a result, there is now an increased need for those who specialize in facets of the industry beyond auditing, making it a great time to become an accountant. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, bachelor's degree candidates in accounting could receive starting salaries of around $40,647. Naturally, no educational program can guarantee future salary, but these numbers speak directly to the promising job prospects for degree-holders.

Education and Certification
In an on campus accounting program, you'll take classes like business statistics, business math, and classes in budgeting and financial record-keeping. With certified public accountant (CPA) positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree, it is important to research job requirements before enrolling in an education program. You will find that some positions require a master's degree in either accounting or business administration. If you are interested in becoming a CPA, you will need to obtain a license by your state's accounting board. This certification allows for tremendous leverage in the accounting industry. Additionally, if you pursue your degree on campus, many programs offer accountant experience through various part-time internships, giving you a better chance of getting your foot in the door.

Sources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
AICPA Summary of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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