Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Accounting bachelor's degree programs are designed to give students the solid foundation of accounting knowledge and tools they need to excel in an accounting career.

A bachelor's degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by four-year universities and colleges for more focused study of a particular major or course.

Accounting degree candidates can expect to gain a solid understanding of basic and advanced accounting principles and practices, with accounting courses on topics like Critical Thinking, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Financial Accounting, Government and Non-Profit Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting and more.

Bachelor's degree curriculum might also include general education coursework such as English, Biology or Math.

Graduates with an accounting bachelor's degree generally have a higher earning potential than those without one.

One of the most common bachelor's degrees focused on accounting is the bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting (often called B.S. Accounting).

Earning a bachelor's degree in accounting opens the doors for a wide variety of entry-level careers, including:

• Staff Accountant
• Loan Officer
• Full Charge Bookkeeper
• Auditor
• Small Business Manager
• Payroll Administrator
• Financial Manager
• Budget Analyst
• Financial Investigator
• Tax Accountant
• Billing Clerk
• Government Accountant

Many accountants with a bachelor’s degree and a few years of work experience go on to earn their MBA in Accounting to enhance their career.

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