Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Develop necessary analytical, conceptual, and technical knowledge and proficiency in accounting with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BA/ACC). You will better understand the business environment through study of business systems, forces of business change, and emerging business issues.
Your classes in this program are taught by graduate-degreed faculty with real world experience in the fields they teach. In addition, you can transfer up to 99 credits toward your Bachelor's Degree and accelerate your degree completion.
Special Terms and Conditions
Certifications such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Public Accountant (PA), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) are designations awarded based on examinations performed by independent entities not affiliated with Ashford University. For example, eligibility to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam is determined by individual State Boards of Accountancy. Similarly, the CMA is granted from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) in the United States. These designations are awarded provided that the candidate passes a rigorous examination and meets educational and practical experience requirements as designated by the examination entities. Importantly, successful completion of all BA Accounting degree requirements at Ashford University does not guarantee that any state board licensing or certification agency will accept your application to sit for or successfully complete any such exam. Furthermore, Ashford University does not guarantee that any professional organization will accept a graduate's application to sit for a certification or other exam for the purpose of professional certification.
In order to receive certification/licensure, many states require students to have a minimum of 150 credits to qualify to sit for the CPA certification/licensure exam. Combining your credits from the Bachelor of Arts in Accounting with an MBA from Ashford University may allow you to achieve this goal. Talk to your enrollment advisor about opportunities to follow this educational path. Please note, you are responsible for checking with your particular state's Board of Accountancy or certifying body prior to enrollment if certification or licensure is an end goal.
If this program sounds like it will fit your goals, contact us at 866-711-1700 to learn more, or request additional information.