Here’s a no-cost way to complete gen eds. Get details
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Take the next step in accounting
Advance your skills in accounting with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Strayer University. We start with fundamentals, procedures and laws, and move quickly to more advanced concepts using real-world examples that help you apply what you’re learning.
- Program details
- Cost & savings
- Courses
- Admissions
Skills to set you apart
In this program, you’ll study all aspects of financial accounting, from basic payables and receivables to complex tax codes and accounting for multinational operations. You’ll also develop management and leadership skills to become a champion for financial accountability in your organization.
Build your skills
- Analyze the theoretical concepts related to U.S. and International accounting principles so that practices may be applied within the accounting function of an organization including for profit, governmental and not-for-profit entities.
- Demonstrate an understanding of business functions within an organization to align accounting systems with the information requirements of an organization.
- Apply relevant taxation theory and practices within an organization to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Analyze the process for auditing an organization’s processes and practices to ensure strong internal controls for the safeguarding of assets.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze accounting information, comprehend its value, uses and limitations, and communicate the information effectively to management.
- Prepare, analyze and interpret internal managerial accounting data and reports to make relevant business decisions.
- Develop ethical decision-making abilities that support business practices, policies, procedures and integrity within an organization.
Accredited online university
Strayer University has distinct accreditations and affiliations that attest to our academic quality. We're committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn a diploma you're proud to display. View the ACBSP student achievement information.
Features
Add essential skills to your resume
Along with your degree, you'll pursue career pathways with skills employers value, from communication to problem-solving.
Save on your degree
For every three classes you pass, you’ll earn one on us at the end of your program. Eligibility and participation rules apply.
Bingeworthy courses
Learning comes to life through short, documentary-style videos that blend core subject matter with stories about real people.
96
of Strayer Bachelor of Science in Accounting alumni agree that their degree was a worthwhile investment.
Strayer Alumni Survey, 2021
Estimate the cost of your degree
How much time and money will you have to invest toward a Strayer degree?
Estimate the cost of your degree
How much time and money will you have to invest toward a Strayer degree?
Expected Graduation
...
Approximate Total
...
*Student is required to take two courses per quarter during disbursement period
PREPARING YOUR RESULTS
Time commitment
Calculate the approximate time commitment of your degree.
| Course load | ... courses/term |
| Classroom time | ... hours/week |
| Terms per year | ... terms |
| Terms to graduation | ... terms |
Cost analysis
Calculate the approximate cost of your degree
| Tuition | ... |
| Books | ... |
| Fees | ... |
| No-cost gen ed | $0 |
| Transfer credits | ... |
| $5K scholarship | $0 |
| $4K scholarship | $0 |
| Graduation Fund | $0 |
| Brand-new laptop | Included |
| Approximate total | ... |
Ways to reduce your cost
Access no-cost gen ed courses through Sophia Learning. Then, earn even more courses, tuition-free, with the Strayer Graduation Fund.
Transfer up to 28 classes toward your bachelor’s degree.
Earn one tuition-free class at the end of your program for every three you complete with Graduation Fund. Eligibility rules and restrictions apply. Connect with us for details.
Explore additional scholarships & ways to save.
More than 500 organizations – including corporations and community colleges – invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to discounted education programs. If your employer is a Corporate Alliance Partner, you may qualify for programs that can help you discover career pathways in your field.
Knowledge for real-life work
Your coursework in this program will help prepare you for success in the accounting field. You’ll learn how to read and interpret a balance sheet and discover best practices for designing an auditing program. You’ll also get a thorough background on the ethics, laws and regulations that govern accounting activities within organizations. View all courses.
Sample courses
Altering a recipe, planning a road trip, buying a car, and financing college—what do all of these things have in common? An understanding of numbers and how to use and interpret them. In the workplace, business, technology, and criminal justice professionals all use math. In this course, you will learn how to approach mathematics in a way that will positively inform your world. Learn how to use an easily understandable approach for basic math and algebra to create meaning and see the world in a new way.
Provides a foundation in today's business operations with a focus on the major functions of a business (management, production, marketing, finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). The course also provides an overview of business organizations and the competitive business environment, strategic planning, international business, ethical considerations, quality assurance and more.
Provides an understanding of accounting concepts, assumptions, and principles. Covers analysis and recording of business transactions, the adjusting process, and the procedures to complete the accounting cycle. Progresses to illustrating merchandising operations and merchandise inventory accounting, covers internal control and cash, and explains accounting procedures for receivables.
Covers accounting for home offices and branches, business combinations and consolidations. Also covers various techniques for solving some of the more complex problems in the business environment.
Covers the theory of auditing, including the educational and ethical qualifications for auditors, as well as the role of the auditor in the American economy. This course emphasizes professional standards, professional ethics, and the legal liability of auditors, as well as the planning and design of an audit program, gathering and summarizing evidence, and evaluating internal control.
Bachelor’s admission requirements
Before you can pursue your bachelor’s degree, you’ll need to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you’ll need to get started for admission to the university.
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Learn more about the admission process at Strayer. Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.
International students
We welcome international students.
Campus locations
Come to a campus near you for guidance and support. You’ll have access to helpful resources, a supportive community and plenty of spaces to learn and grow.
Ready to take the next step?
Your admissions officer is here to guide you through every step of the process, from completing your application to choosing your concentration.