Bachelor Degree in Accounting at Walden University |
Walden University
B.S. in
Accounting
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In today’s increasingly complex and diverse business world, accounting professionals need a broad knowledge of accounting combined with technical and functional expertise. Walden’s B.S. in Accounting program is designed to give you a strong foundation in accounting - both in theory and practical application - to help prepare you to advance your career and contribute to your organization.
Our program takes a unique approach that provides you with an introduction to how accounting tools are used in the context of the larger business environment. Then you will learn the knowledge and skills to design, manipulate, and implement accounting products. This intuitive approach to learning allows you to view accounting’s role as more than a series of unrelated activities and details, and gives you insight into organizational and ethical issues.
The curriculum is aligned with the national standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), teaching critical content for those students who may wish to continue on to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).*
Program Highlights
The B.S. in Accounting is aligned with the standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and gives you the opportunity to
-Gain a deeper understanding of the role of accounting in influencing financial strategy and the context behind the use of accounting tools such as financial statements
-Strengthen your decision-making and problem-solving skills as they relate to interpreting business and accounting information
-Become proficient in today’s most popular accounting software programs through hands-on case studies and team projects
-Build on previous business and accounting experience with best practices in accounting functions, based on the most recent publication and codification of standards by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
-Heighten your awareness of ethical standards in the accounting industry
Gain a Competitive Edge in Your Career
Your bachelor’s degree can open the door to a lifetime of career and earnings growth. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), opportunities in accounting and related fields reached about 1.3 million in 2006. The field is expected to grow as changes in financial laws and regulations, combined with increased scrutiny of company finances, will increase the demand for accountants and auditors.*
With a bachelor’s degree from Walden, you can take the first step toward advancing your career and reaching your professional potential. Explore from a variety of potential career options, including
-Assurance specialist
-Business or financial analyst
-Cash manager
-Controller
-Pricing specialist
-Public accountant or auditor
-Risk manager
-Tax specialist
-Treasurer
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008– 09 Edition, Accountants and Auditors, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm (viewed online Aug. 3, 2008).
Increase Your Earnings Potential
With your bachelor’s degree in hand, you put yourself in a better position to raise your earnings potential over the course of your career. The earnings gap between those who have four-year college degrees and those who do not has widened throughout the last four decades.
-According to the U.S. Census Bureau, adults with bachelor’s degrees earned an average of $54,689 in 2005, while those with high school diplomas earned $29,448 (viewed online at www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/education/009749.html).
-The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, based on median weekly earnings, individuals who have bachelor’s degrees earn 62% more than those with high school diplomas, 43% more than those with some college, and 33% more than those with associate degrees.
The Condition of Education 2006, U.S. Department of Education.
Learning Outcomes
The B.S. in Accounting program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices, combining functional skills with a larger perspective of accounting’s role in business. In this program, you will study ways to
-Apply problem-solving skills to multiple accounting situations, including those occurring in international settings
-Communicate effectively about accounting and business practices within the context of larger organizational frameworks
-Work with a range of accounting technologies such as Peachtree, PeopleSoft, and SAP R/3
-Access relevant accounting/financial guidance and apply it in your accounting practice
-Demonstrate well-developed competency in your accounting techniques
-Use collaborative skills across accounting and functional business areas
-Analyze sources of organizational risk
-Apply knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment in which the accounting profession operates
-Apply ethical reasoning in your accounting practices
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