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Accounting Bachelor's or Associate's degree
Today’s businesses are facing increasingly complex financial requirements and need professionals who are skilled in accounting-specific areas to lead them through these challenges. As an Accounting Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree graduate, you will be prepared to be a future business leader and follow a prestigious career path that allows for industry and career mobility, as well as excellent earning potential.
Your coursework is focused on a giving you a premier education in critical accounting areas, along with practical and hands-on experience using the most current industry software. With courses that cover international accounting, accounting information systems, ethics, and forensic accounting, as well as our employer-based internship program where you can apply classroom knowledge and skills in a real-world environment, you will feel comfortable tackling some of today’s most challenging accounting projects.
The Accounting Associate’s degree offered at the Illinois campuses has three specializations. Learn more about the accounting specializations in Illinois.
A solid accounting foundation with practical real-life experience
At Rasmussen College, we believe that coursework is only part of your education. We are committed to giving our students a head start when they enter the workforce. That’s why you have the option of participating in an employer-based internship program as part of your program. You see real-world application of the principles you’ve learned, gain valuable first-hand experience, and help increase your career opportunities.
Whether you prefer to earn your accounting degree online or at any one of our campus locations, Rasmussen College can help you get started in a rewarding career. Plus, if you have other college credit, our seamless transfer policies will maximize those credits and minimize your time and expense to earn your degree.
Learn more about our Accounting degrees and how Rasmussen College is committed to your success. Complete the contact request form on the right or call us at (888) 549-6755. One of our program managers will be happy to talk with you and answer all of your questions.
Accounting Degree Courses
You will gain valuable insights on managing the finances of small businesses, corporate offices, and financial institutions with an Accounting Bachelor's degree from Rasmussen College's School of Business – establishing yourself as a leader in the accounting industry.
Some key courses include:
Advanced Auditing Concepts and Practices
Study auditing standards and procedures and an integration of professional ethics within the accounting discipline. Emphasis is placed on analytical thinking, evaluation of business risks, and internal control practices.
Managerial Accounting Theory and Practice
A survey of the theory and application of managerial accounting principles with topics that include cost behaviors, production costing methods, data processing, economic analysis, budgeting, and management and financial control.
Accounting Information Systems
An advanced course that further develops an understanding of the elements, relationships, and issues associated with manual and computerized accounting information systems.
Accounting Career Outlook
In industries around the globe, the demand for accountants who are global thinkers with a solid understanding of business financial intricacies is continuing to grow.
Here’s a snapshot of a possible career:
Salary & growth statistics provided by the BLS ‡ |
25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Projected Growth |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $26,910 | $33,450 | $41,280 | 10% |
| Accountants & Auditors | $46,740 | $60,340 | $79,470 | 22% |
The Rasmussen College career placement services staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn’t end there – these services are available throughout your career.
‡"Occupational Employment Statistics Home Page." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, 27 July 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2010.
"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Dec. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.
BLS salary data may not reflect expected entry level earnings.
Seamless Credit Transfer Policies
Transferring your credits doesn't need to be difficult. At Rasmussen College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.
Check out some of our highlighted transfer policies below or visit our Transfer Policy for a full description of each policy.
- Transfer your entire Associate’s degree credits and enter at Junior status if you have an Associate's degree and are seeking a Bachelor’s degree in a similar field—this also means you will not have to complete any pre-requisites for most degrees ¹
- Transfer all general education courses from your previously-earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree regardless of course of study ²
- Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
- Credit by examination, which gives you an opportunity to test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge. These tests are offered free of charge to Rasmussen College students.
- Earn college credit through prior work, learning, and military experiences
Contact a program manager today at 888-549-6755 or complete the form on the right and one of our program managers will contact you to discuss transferring your college credit to Rasmussen College.
¹ Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer of credits based on guidelines defined in the course catalog. Rasmussen College transfer policies vary by state and degree; contact your local campus to discuss your credit transfer options.
² Refer to the General Education Block Transfer For Baccalaureate Candidates for complete details and restrictions.
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