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online business accounting degree
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Start your online business accounting degree
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree (BSA) prepares you with the financial skills you need to help organizations run efficiently. Earn your online accounting degree and apply your love of numbers to a career as an accounting professional.
Transfer credits
Your eligible transfer credits could cover up to 75% of your bachelor's degree.
Scholarships
Explore over $1 million in scholarship opportunities for new or transfer students.
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No application fee
No SAT/ACT
No essay required
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Courses
Browse courses for your online business accounting degree
Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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Requirements: 120 credits
You’ll need 120 credits to complete this Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Transfer credits
Your previous eligible college credits can save you time and money – helping you to graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted transcripts from 5,000+ institutions, so you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.
75%
Of your bachelor's degree could be covered with eligible transfer credits.
Affordable, fixed tuition
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
University of Phoenix business accounting degree vs other universities
| Phoenix | |
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Cost per credit
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$398
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Credits per course
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3
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Tuition per course
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$1,194
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Total program length in credits
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120
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Length of course in weeks
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5
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Fees
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One fee per course
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Tuition guarantee
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YES
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Data pulled on March 31, 2023
[1] $357 per 1000-2000 level credit; $415 per 3000-4000 level credit
Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites.
Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or course catalog for additional info.
| COA Components | Bachelors Degree (non-CBE) |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$9,288
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,416
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Transportation
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$1,360
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$550
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$2,650
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Housing³
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$5,120
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Federal student loan fees
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$60
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$20,444
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
Scholarships
Starting with your first course, every new, qualifying student will be awarded up to $1,000 to $3,000. Because scholarships shouldn’t just be for the chose few – they should be accessible to all working adults, like you.
$1 Million
In scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
You have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
Federal Student Loan Basics
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree?
Learning can lead to earning. Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
A BSACC can help you prepare to be a:
- Accountant
- Accounting Manager
- Cost Accountant
- Auditor
- Tax Examiner
Top skills learned in this program:
Accounting
Auditing
Financial Statements
Generally Accepted Accounting & Bookkeeping Principles
Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. While this program was designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA®), University of Phoenix cannot, and will not, provide any assurance that completion of this program will allow a successful student to qualify within the student’s specific jurisdiction. Potential applicants should check with the appropriate organization within their jurisdiction to determine if this program, combined with their undergraduate degree and any other specific criteria, meets the requirements to qualify for examination in that specific jurisdiction. States frequently change their requirements for examination. There is no assurance that at the time of degree completion the specific jurisdiction’s requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission.
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What you’ll learn
When you earn your online accounting degree you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.
- Integrate generally accepted accounting principles throughout the accounting cycle.
- Evaluate accounting and financial information to make business decisions.
- Integrate ethical, legal, and accounting standards and assumptions into financial practices.
- Integrate business practices into accounting and financial operations.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for accounting occupations is projected to be as fast as average between 2021 and 2031.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Admissions
Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.
Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No cost to request transcripts
- No SAT/ACT required
- No essay required
- No cost, risk-free trial for eligible students
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
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You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
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Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call or chat with us 7 days a week.
Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Faculty Spotlight
Professionals dedicated to you
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
Count on the quality of your education
Programmatic Accreditation
Our BSACC has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
What does that mean in real life? ACBSP-accredited business programs adhere to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.
View the completion and first-year persistence rates for the University of Phoenix ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.
Business accounting degree articles
Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree
Our accounting program teaches you skills that can prepare you to be an accountant, accountant supervisor or accountant manager. You’ll also learn skills to help prepare you for a position as an auditor (such as a company’s internal auditor) or a tax examiner. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for accountants and auditors are projected to grow 6% between 2021 and 2031.
Learn more about career paths in accounting.
Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. While this program was designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA®), University of Phoenix cannot, and will not, provide any assurance that completion of this program will allow a successful student to qualify within the student’s specific jurisdiction. Potential applicants should check with the appropriate organization within their jurisdiction to determine if this program, combined with their undergraduate degree and any other specific criteria, meets the requirements to qualify for examination in that specific jurisdiction. States frequently change their requirements for examination. There is no assurance that at the time of degree completion the specific jurisdiction’s requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission.
An accounting degree, whether you earn it online prepares you for varied careers in accounting including accountant, accountant supervisor or accountant manager. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for accountants and auditors are projected to grow 6% between 2021 and 2031.
Learn more about career paths in accounting.
Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. While this program was designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA®), University of Phoenix cannot, and will not, provide any assurance that completion of this program will allow a successful student to qualify within the student’s specific jurisdiction. Potential applicants should check with the appropriate organization within their jurisdiction to determine if this program, combined with their undergraduate degree and any other specific criteria, meets the requirements to qualify for examination in that specific jurisdiction. States frequently change their requirements for examination. There is no assurance that at the time of degree completion the specific jurisdiction’s requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission.
Our online accounting degree has a program length of 4 years to complete from start to finish. However, you may be able to complete your accounting degree faster if you transfer credits from another institution or earn credits for your work or life experience.
Yes. Our Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is available online with classes that are always on, 24/7/365. With our online accounting program, you’ll get all the support you’d expect from an on-campus course, along with greater flexibility in your schedule.
Our Bachelor of Science in Accounting program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP),. The ACBSP reaffirmed our programmatic accreditation through 2027.
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)https://www.hlcommission.org/ since 1978.
Accountants are responsible for the analysis of a company's financial records, including data management, creation of financial statements and ensuring regulatory compliance in the company's accounting practices.
There are different kinds of accounting. For example, a management accountant might analyze the financials for a business or organization, while a forensic accountant might analyze financial records for legal cases.
Learn more about career paths in accounting.
You can pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting to prepare for varied careers in accounting including accountant, accountant supervisor or accountant manager. For more insight into business practices, you can also pursue your Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Business Fundamentals.
Our Bachelor’s degree in Accounting degree requires 120 credits and a program length of 4 years to complete from start to finish. However, you may be able to complete your degree if you transfer credits from another institution or earn credits for your work or life experience.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.