Online Accounting Degree
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Accounting often means more than just taxes in the business world. It can involve managing process auditing and overall financial health. The Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from CTU can help you prepare to enter this field, by exposing you to the theories and practical applications of accounting in areas including corporate accounting, taxation, governmental and not-for-profit accounting, and auditing.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is a 183-credit-hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado Springs campus. It consists of 66 general education credit hours and 117 credit hours in the accounting core.
This program is designed for students interested in pursuing opportunities in the field of accounting. The BSACC program provides graduates with technical accounting knowledge including principles and theories of financial accounting, taxation, management accounting, and auditing, in addition to covering core business disciplines such as marketing, data analytics, management, and law.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional, market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferrable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.
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Courses
Courses: General Education | Credits | |
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COMS105 | Interpersonal Communications | 4.5 |
This course explores the importance of effective interpersonal communication. This course covers: how interpersonal communication impacts an individual, how to recognize the different methods of communication and establishing and maintaining personal and professional relationships through effective communication.
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ECON210 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.5 |
ECON212 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4.5 |
ENGL104 | Introductory Written Communication | 4.5 |
ENGL105 | Professional Written Communications | 4.5 |
HIST120 | Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present | 4.5 |
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GOVT201 | American Government and Public Affairs | 4.5 |
MATH102 | Introduction to College Math | 4.5 |
MATH106 | Algebra for Business | 4.5 |
MATH301 | Data Driven Statistics | 4.5 |
PHIL101 | Introduction to Ethics | 4.5 |
SCI101 | Introduction to the Sciences | 4.5 |
SCI201 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 4.5 |
SCI203 | Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
SCI103 | Science and Technology- Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
SOCL102 | Introductory Sociology | 4.5 |
UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
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HUMNELE | Humanities Elective | 4.5 |
Total Credit Hours: | 66 |
Total Credit Hours: 183
Learning Outcomes
BSACC Program Learning Outcomes
- Construct financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Utilize data to assess business situations.
- Apply ethical principles to business decision making.
- Interpret tax rules and procedures.
- Employ knowledge and application of accounting principles in diverse business situations.
Faculty
Catherine McBride, DBA
Executive Program DirectorDr. Catherine McBride has been at CTU since January 2021, serving as an Executive Program Director for the College of Business and Management. Catherine has been in higher education for 22 years, with 18 years of online education experience across a variety of institutions in varying capacities but always serving non-traditional learners.
Dr. David Gliddon
Executive Program DirectorDr. Gliddon is an Executive Program Director in the College of Business and Management. In previous roles at CTU, he was a Program Chair and Lead Faculty. He has taught over 20 courses in the undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral programs. He has provided service to the university on a number of committees and special projects.
For more faculty profiles please visit our Leadership and Faculty page.
For more information visit the College of Business and Management.
Admission Requirements
Accreditations and Alignments
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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FAQs
CTU’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSA) Degree Program is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant for pursuing potential opportunities in the workforce. This accounting degree program emphasizes corporate accounting, taxation, governmental and not-for-profit accounting, and auditing.
As you work to complete your Bachelor of Science in Accounting, you will be immersed in courses where you will study these topics and much more: interpreting financial information; using technology to maintain accounting records; and personal and corporate income tax.
Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Accounting start online and on our Colorado Springs campus approximately every five weeks. Completion of the CTU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the CTU online application process. You may complete the application process over the phone with an advisor or you may go online. Once you’ve completed the online application, you may hear from an advisor within the following 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program consists of 183 credits. You may be eligible for transfer credit, which is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. CTU Fast Track™ exams also offer the opportunity to earn college credit for what you already know, allowing you to complete your degree up to 30% faster.1
1 The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast TrackTM exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.
As you study topics in accounting that are always being evaluated and updated to reflect industry-relevant trends, you can experience a curriculum through classroom learning and hands-on experience that aligns to industry standards and helps you work to develop skills that are applicable to the competitive global business environment.
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program at CTU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Accounting courses at CTU align with the educational standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Students who meet the content and hours requirements of the State Board of Accounting in their state’s Application for CPA Licensure can qualify to sit for the CPA exam. This program is not designed to prepare students for the CPA or CMA examination or any other certification exam, but covers the knowledge areas of the uniform CPA and CMA certification.
What Students Are Saying About Their CTU Experience
I chose CTU because it was convenient and worked around my daily schedule.
Dawn H. 2024 Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
I am already using the skills I have learned from CTU in my current roll as a licensed insurance agent and as a part-time tax preparer.
Tawanika D.M. 2024 Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Ways To Save
Cost of this degree may be reduced based on one or more of the following:
Active duty military status
Number of credits transferred and accepted from other institutions
Tuition Reimbursement (talk to your HR Manager)
Number of CTU Fast Track™ courses successfully passed
Eligibility for a Corporate Alliances Grant (check with your CTU Admissions Advisor)
Grants or scholarships at CTU
Students in CTU bachelor's degree programs may bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. CTU Fast Track™ lets students earn college credit for what they already know. As a result, students can complete their degree up to 30% faster.* Just as important, by passing multiple Fast Track exams, students can save up to 30% on time and money towards the full cost of a degree program with CTU Fast Track™. * There’s no additional cost for the exams and no penalty if a student fails to pass.
Take a look at the list of current Fast Track courses and see how many courses you may be able to earn credit for.
*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast Track™ exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.