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.

183
Program Credits
5 Weeks
Course Length
Online, Colorado Springs
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Program Overview

Effective February 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Denver South location.

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
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.
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
or
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
or
HUMNELE Humanities Elective 4.5
Total Credit Hours: 66

Total Credit Hours: 183

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Learning Outcomes

BSACC Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Construct financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  2. Utilize data to assess business situations.
  3. Apply ethical principles to business decision making.
  4. Interpret tax rules and procedures.
  5. Employ knowledge and application of accounting principles in diverse business situations.

 

Faculty

Catherine McBride, DBA

Catherine McBride, DBA

Executive Program Director

Dr. 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

Dr. David Gliddon

Executive Program Director

Dr. 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.

Admission Requirements

Accreditations and Alignments

Accounting courses at CTU align with the educational standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). 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.  The student who meets the unique content and hours requirements of the State Board of Accountancy in their state’s Application for CPA licensure is qualified to sit for the CPA exam.

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).


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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)

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.