Accounting
    Duration16 week(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 285 / credit hour
    Next IntakeJuly 4, 2022

    Accounting

    About

    Get a solid foundation in accounting principles and best practices by enrolling in the bachelor's degree in accounting at American Public University (APU).

    Using simulations and labs, APU's bachelor of accounting online program blends theory and research methods with the practical skills needed to manage complex accounting issues found in businesses, nonprofits, government, and private practices. Develop your basic understanding of tax codes and finance law, as you learn about Sarbanes-Oxley and Securities and Exchange Commission regulations.

    This program has earned specialized accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

    Successful completion may or may not satisfy the educational requirements for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Educational requirements for the CPA exam vary by state.

    1. Clearly express basic knowledge of legal and business terms and concepts related to accounting
    2. Interpret and prepare financial information for management and stakeholders using accounting analyses and reports
    3. Discuss how Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are applied and relate these to appropriate accounting practices
    4. Show your knowledge of the ethical framework for accountants adopted by professional accounting organizations

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • All APU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED).
    • Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
    • Signed statement of understanding (SOU)
    • There is no fee to complete the APU admission application. View steps to apply.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 550

    English Program Requirements

    English is the official language of the American Public University System. Other than foreign language courses, all classroom requirements are to be completed by the student in English without the use of any translation. To ensure that students have the opportunity to succeed in our courses, students who are not U.S. citizens may be asked to provide verification of English proficiency in order to enroll for academic credit in any of our courses.

    APUS accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)-Academic Version, ACT English, SAT Verbal, or WAEC for the purpose of meeting the English language requirement. International students will be blocked from registration, or dropped from any initial registration, if it is determined that English proficiency is required to complete the admissions record.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

    • 1.Choose Your Program
    • 2.Apply Online
    • 3.Complete Admissions Requirements
    • 4.Register for Courses

    Accounting

    American Public University

    American Public University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen