Accredited Online Accounting Degrees (D-G)

The key to choosing an online program is to choose one that is accredited. Accredited online accounting degrees are recognized by employers and other schools, while those without accreditation may not be considered valid. Many students have completed an online degree program only to learn that the lack of accreditation makes their degree less valuable than one obtained from an accredited school.These accredited online accounting degrees offer valuable education that is recognized by employers while providing the flexibility necessary for today’s working adult.

DeVry

DeVry University was founded in 1931 as the DeForest Training School, named after a colleague and friend of founder, Herman A. DeVry. In 1953, to honor the founder, the school changed its name ot DeVry Technical Institute, and in 1966, was acquired by the Bell and Howell Company, becoming part of their Education Group division. In 1985, the group name was changed to the DeVry Institutes and was sold to Keller-Taylor Corporation, the parent company of the Keller Graduate School of Management. DeVry offers the majority of their degree programs in an online format and allows students to combine online and in-person instruction to meet each individual student’s needs. Online students may access their classes 24 hours a day, seven days a week from home, the office or a wifi connection in their area. The school operates on a three-semester program allowing students to complete their degree on an accelerated schedule.

College of Business Management

The DeVry College of Business Management offers business programs designed to meet the needs of today’s business world. Each program offers a curriculum designed by business leaders using the latest in information technology and experimental projects designed to help every student succeed in the business world.

Bachelor’s in Accounting Degree Program

The Bachelor’s in Accounting degree at DeVry prepares students for employment in government, public and private sector businesses. Curriculum includes instruction in financial tools, tax codes, laws and other information related to the accounting profession. In some states, completion of the program qualifies the graduate to sit for Certified Public Accountant examinations or pursue graduate level education. Classes are offered online, on campus or as a hybrid of both forms of education. There are states that require some courses be taken in the classroom setting, so it is important to check the guidelines in the student’s state before entering the online program.

Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

Contact
DeVry University
Administrative Offices
3005 Highland Parkway
Downers Grove, IL 60515-5683
Telephone: 866-338-7934
Website 

Excelsior College

Originally known as Regents College, Excelsior College was founded in 1971 by the New York Board of Regents using grants from the Ford Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation. In 1998, the college was granted a charter to operate as a non-profit, independent institution, rather than under the authority of The University of the State of New York. In 2001, the college was renamed Excelsior College. Excelsior recognized that learning occurs in many places, and was revolutionary in addressing the needs of the adult learner. In fact, 34 percent of the more than 36,000 students enrolled are between the ages of 30 and 39, with 28 percent between the ages of 40-49.

School of Business and Technology

The School of Business and Technology at Excelsior is a leading educator of working adults, with a convenient, online format offering more than 30 degrees and certificates. The business degrees offer working adults the convenience of online learning with quality academics. As a pioneer in online education, Excelsior’s curriculum emphasizes practical skills and knowledge that employers seek in their employees. Programs focus on high-growth industries with a strong demand for highly trained workers, such as accounting, finance and risk management.

Accounting – New York CPA Track

Excelsior offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a New York State CPA track. The online accounting degree is designed for working adults who must deal with family obligations, work commitments and other factors in life that makes attending a traditional classroom setting difficult. The program is taught by distinguished faculty, and graduates of the program have found success as accountants, auditors, budget analysts and other professions in the financial world.

Accreditation
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact
Excelsior College
7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-5159
Telephone: 888-674-2388
Email: Admissions@excelsior.edu
Website

Ferris State University

Ferris State University was founded as the dream of Woodridge Nathan Ferris, who was born near Spencer, New York. Mr. Ferris attended rural public schools, later claiming they were the “horror of his life.” When he was 14, he entered the academy in Spencer and attended his first teaching institute in Waverly at the age of 16. In 1871, he entered the Oswego Normal and Training school, where he learned under the Pestalozzian theory of learning by doing rather than learning through theory. In 1874, he became the principal at Spencer Free Academy, and after his second year, left to found a private school. He attempted several ventures in establishing a school before taking a position as a superintendent in Pittsfield, Illinois. After five years, he left the position, vowing never to work in public education again, and moving his family to Big Rapids, Michigan. He opened the Big Rapids Industrial School in 1884.

Big Rapids Industrial School operated in temporary quarters in the Vandersluis Block of the city. In 1885, the name of the school was changed to the Ferris Industrial School, and, in 1894, the school moved into a new building, known as Old Main, on the corner of Oak and Ives Street. The school became Ferris Institute in 1898. In 1949, the school was given to the state of Michigan as a gift, but before the state took ownership, Old Main and the Old Pharmacy buildings were destroyed by fire. The state rebuilt the campus and it was renamed Ferris State College in 1963, gaining university status in 1987.

College of Business

The College of Business at Ferris provides career-oriented business education that prepares graduates for the real issues they will face in the business world. The College of Business began in the business practice room of the Old Main Building before moving to the Business Building, which opened for classes in 1970.

Accountancy ACCT

The Bachelor of Science in Accountancy offers students’ knowledge and skills to help them succeed in the world of accounting. Faculty bring real-world experience and a spectrum of licensure in a diverse group of accounting specialties. Students are provided the skills and working knowledge of the industry that employers seek when looking for employees. Students may also choose additional concentrations in CIS and Finance to further their success in the accounting field. Students must have a 2.5 GPA and two of three criteria:

• English ACT score of 16 or higher or SAT writing score of 370 or higher
• Math ACT score of 19 or higher or SAT math score of 460 or higher
• Reading ACT score of 19 or higher or SAT reading score of 430 or higher

Students must also maintain a GPA of 2.0 in core classes, both in the major and overall.

Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Higher Learning Commission

Contact
Accountancy, Finance and Info Systems
119 South Street/BUS 212
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2284
Telephone: 231-591-2434
Email: AFIS@ferris.edu
Website

Florida International University

Florida International University began in an unusual place – an abandoned airfield. In 1969, Butler Waugh, Donald McDowell, Nick Sileo and Chuck Perry began the school in a former air traffic controller’s tower with no phones, no drinkable water and no furniture. The tower stands today, known as the FIU Ivory Tower, in homage to the beginnings of the university. Today, 50,000 students attend the college and 11,300 graduate annually.

Landon Undergraduate School

The Landon Undergraduate School of Business offers business education to more than 6,000 students with a leading-edge curriculum that includes traditional, online and blended courses. It is one of Miami and South Florida’s top business schools and it is recognized worldwide as a leading institution. The school has achieved top rankings by the U.S. News and World Report, and offers study abroad, weekend and international business honors programs.

Bachelor of Accounting

The Bachelor of Accounting program at FIU provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter public and private sector industries, corporate, as well as governmental agencies. Students earn the first 120 credit-hours necessary to sit for the Certified Public Accountant Examination in the state of Florida. Students must take the Accounting Entrance Exam to enter the program, and they may only take the examination three times. Any candidate who does not pass the examination on the third attempt must seek a different major at FIU. A grade of “C” or higher is required in all business pre-core courses.

Accreditation
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Contact
College of Business
Florida International University
11200 Southwest Eighth Street – CBC 301
Miami, FL 33199-0001
Telephone: 305-348-2751
Email: cbadvise@fiu.edu
Website

Florida Tech University

Florida Tech University has offered academic excellence since 1958, educating NASA scientists, Fortune 500 company CEOs and decorated military personnel. The school is ranked a Tier 1 Best National University by U.S. News and World Report and classes are offered 100 percent online. The school reports that nine out of ten who apply for their programs qualify for financial aid. There is no requirement to provide GRE or GMAT scores, and there is no application fee.

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting Degree

Demand for accounting professionals has increased over the past few year as laws change and new industries emerge. Florida Tech offers an online Bachelor of Arts in accounting that prepares students for careers in accounting, tax planning, auditing and other professions related to the accounting world. The program establishes the foundation necessary for students to sit for the Certified Public Accounting examination.

Accreditation
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Contact
Florida Tech University Online
c/o University Alliance Office
9417 Princess Palm Avenue
Tampa, FL 33619
Telephone: 800-280-9718
Email: Customerservice@universityalliance.com
Website

Franklin University

Franklin University was founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, and from the beginning focused on providing continuing education to adult students with work and family obligations as obstacles to achieving their education goals. It is the second largest institution in the state of Ohio, serving nearly 10,000 students. Franklin University is centered on online education, offering in-demand degrees at both the graduate and undergraduate level. For those that prefer a traditional classroom setting, Franklin offers evening classes one night per week throughout the Midwest.

Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Program

The Accounting Bachelor’s Degree program at Franklin prepares students for a career in an industry that is ever-changing as new regulatory mandates and regulations develop in the face of corporate scandals and consolidations. Accounting jobs are expected to increase by 18 percent over the next decade. Students gain knowledge in:

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Managerial Accounting and Cost Management
• Tax Accounting
• Auditing and Accounting Ethics
• Financial Management

Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission North Central Association
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education

Contact
Franklin University
201 South Grant Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: 614-797-4700
Email: admissions@franklin.edu
Website

Friends University

Friends University was officially founded in 1898, but its beginnings go back further to when the Christian Churches of Kansas built the largest educational facility west of the Mississippi River, Garfield University. The college only graduated one class before closing its doors due to financial difficulty. Despite temporarily opening as Garfield Central Memorial University, the college closed for good in 1893. Five years later, the run-down building was purchased by James M. Davis, a businessman, who then offered the building to the Kansas Society of Friends, better known as Quakers. His only condition was that the group raise $50,000 as a permanent endowment for the college. The group was successful and the university opened in 1898. The school operated as a Quaker institution until the 1930s when an independent Board of Trustees took over operations. The school still has an amicable relationship with the Society of Friends, however. In 1985, Friends began offering degree completion programs designed for adults wishing to continue their education. Over the years, the university has continued to grow, and today, approximately 2,800 students attend the college.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Degree

The accounting degree at Friends is designed for adults with a concentration in core accounting and business theory. The curriculum focuses on decision-making and situational analysis. Students apply the fundamentals of accounting and finance principles. The curriculum not only incorporates business but a strong liberal arts education as well. Students learn:

• Accounting concepts
• Business theory and application
• Methods for appraising the performance of an organization
• Federal taxation and auditing
• Accounting information systems
• Leadership and ethics

The degree provides 124 of the 150 credit-hours necessary to sit for the Certified Public Accountant Examination. The program is available at several campuses or online, although not all courses may be offered online or at a specific campus at all times.

Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission

Contact
Friends University
2100 West University Avenue
Wichita, KS 67213
Telephone: 316-295-5000
Email: learn@friends.edu
Website

Georgia Perimeter College

Georgia Perimeter College was founded by the citizens of DeKalb County and the Board of Education in 1958. It opened as DeKalb College in Clarkston in 1964 and was the only two-year college in the state supported and controlled by a local board of education. In 1972, the college opened its Decatur campus. That same year, students could enroll dually in vocational and collegiate programs if they were enrolled in DeKalb area technical schools. The Dunwoody campus was added in 1979, as DeKalb continued to pioneer an open-door enrollment policy. In 1997, the college changed its name to Georgia Perimeter College to reflect its service throughout the metro-Atlanta area and its expanding mission. Campuses, which were then known as North and South, were also changed to reflect the cities in which they are located. Today, more than 21,000 students are enrolled at Georgia Perimeter, and almost 8,000 of those are registered as online students.

Business and Physical Education at GPC Online

The Business and Physical Education Department at Georgia Perimeter prepares students of today for the workforce of tomorrow. Students learn core business knowledge and skills toward degrees or certificates. The college is committed to providing a strenuous academic environment that helps students grow and achieve their career goals.

FastTrac Accounting BBA

Georgia Perimeter College offers the FastTrac Accounting Bachelor’s degree in partnership with Georgia Southwestern State University as the first three-year bachelor’s level degree in Georgia. The program is offered online and began in the spring of 2011. The first half of the program has students completing their Associate of Science in Business Administration, which can be completed online or in a traditional classroom setting. The second half of the program is offered online through Georgia Southwestern and enables the student to complete both the associate’s and bachelor’s degree. Students must apply initially to Georgia Perimeter and to Georgia Southwestern during the last semester of coursework at GPU.

Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Contact
University of Georgia
555 North Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021-2361
Telephone: 678-891-2805
Website

Globe University

Globe University began when Frank Maron, who was classically educated in his native Germany, founded it as Globe College in 1885 as one of Minnesota’s first business schools. The school gained university status on 2007, and now grants degrees from the associate to doctorate level. The school works closely with the Minnesota School of Business through its robust online program. Owners Terry and Kaye Myhre continue Mr. Maron’s original commitment to provide access to higher education to all and empower those who achieve their educational goals.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Students enrolled in Globe’s accounting bachelor’s degree program develop the tools necessary to succeed in a challenging, high-profile field. Curriculum includes courses in fundamental accounting, special topics and business analysis. Instruction includes hands-on practice in all applications and processes. The program operates on a year-round college schedule, and classes are offered both in the day and evening, as well as online.

Accreditation
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

Contact
Globe University
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: 877-655-7676
Website

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University began in 1949, founded by the Southern Baptist Church. It was originally known as Grand Canyon College, and the original classes were held at an abandoned armory in Prescott, Arizona. In 1951, the school relocated to Phoenix, developing a reputation as an excellent Christian institution. The school fell on financial hard times in the early 2000s due to dwindling financial support. In 2004, the college developed new business practices with a renewed emphasis on enhanced curriculum and opportunities for working professionals, no longer operating as a non-profit college. The student population has grown significantly, yet each curriculum still has a strong Christian foundation.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting prepares students for careers in the financial industry, providing the skills and knowledge necessary to gain entry-level employment as accountants, analysts and auditors. The curriculum focuses on accounting principles and theories, helping to improve decision-making skills. Students learn:

• Preparation of income taxes for corporations, partnerships, estates and more
• Principles of Cost Accounting
• Job Order Systems
• Process Costing
• Activity-based Costing
• Budgeting

Classes are offered at the Main Campus, online and in the evening to meet the needs of working adults who want to further their education.

Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

Contact
Grand Canyon University
3300 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Telephone: 602-639-7500
Website

Grantham University

Grantham University was established in 1951, the vision of World War II veteran, Don Grantham. Mr. Grantham realized that the GI Bill of Rights that included education benefits could transform the lives of many returning servicemen. He founded the Grantham Radio License School in Los Angeles, California, changing the name to the Grantham School of Electronics not long after the college was founded. In 1955, the school opened sites in Washington, DC and Hollywood, and seven other campuses soon followed. In 1968, the school became the Grantham College of Engineering, and, after launching their business school in 1990, gained university status. The school was named Grantham University in 2002. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed all but one building on the Slidell, Louisiana campus, and the decision was made to relocate the school to Kansas City, Missouri.

Online Accounting Bachelor of Science Degree

Today’s business world has a growing need for professionals in accounting. An online bachelor’s degree in accounting from Grantham offers the curriculum 100 percent online, providing a broad exposure to theories, practices and principles in accounting. Students learn to conceptualize and analyze accounting problems by effectively applying concepts, tools and strategies used in problem-solving. Students develop the skills necessary to create and analyze accounting data for effective business decision-making.

Accreditation
Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education

Contact
Grantham University
16025 West 113th Street
Lenexa, KS 66219
Telephone: 816-595-5759
Email: admissions@grantham.edu
Website

The need for highly-trained, qualified accountants is expected to grow significantly over the next decade. Obtaining an accredited online accounting degree can provide career growth possibilities while allowing students to work full time and manage family obligations.

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