Exciting Career Opportunities Are Growing For CPA Accountants
Public Accounting Bachelor’s Degree
The demand for accountants is continuing to rise in industries around the country, and CPA job candidates are expected to hold a distinct advantage over job candidates who are not CPAs. Our five-year Public Accounting Bachelor’s degree is designed to meet the education requirements so you can apply for licensure as a CPA.**
While many students enroll in a Master’s degree to meet their CPA licensure education requirements, our unique degree streamlines the process of qualifying for licensure as a CPA, so you can avoid this extra time in class—typically two years or more—and meet the CPA licensure exam requirements more efficiently.
Whether you want an accounting career in the public, private, or government sector, our degree will also help you develop the skills necessary to become a successful CPA, including:
- Effective client communication methods
- Analytical and creative problem-solving tactics
- Efficient industry-specific technological and intellectual proficiency
- Solid leadership skills to manage a team of professionals
- Strong sense of ethics and integrity
Plus, our CPA exam preparation course covers topics such as auditing and taxation, managerial and cost accounting, as well as many others, providing you with the skills and knowledge you need for your CPA licensure exam.
If you have already earned an accounting Bachelor’s degree and want to complete the additional education requirements to qualify to apply for CPA licensure, contact a program manager to discuss our seamless transfer policies, and how you can enroll in our courses to continue your path toward becoming a CPA.
*"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2009. Web. 12 March 2010.
**Program is only available in Florida.
The skills, the degree, and the confidence you need to become a CPA
Our five-year Public Accounting Bachelor’s degree program is designed to qualify you to apply for licensure as a CPA. With this exciting program, you have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and meet the education requirements for the CPA licensure exam.
Our unique program streamlines the process of qualifying to apply for licensure as a CPA by providing our Bachelor’s degree students with the education they need without having to complete a Master’s degree program as they advance their careers. For a complete list of CPA licensure requirements in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida visit:
- Minnesota Board of Accountancy
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Our CPA exam preparation course covers topics such as auditing and taxation, managerial and cost accounting, as well as many others, giving you the skills and knowledge you need to be confident when taking your CPA licensure exam.
With the demand for accountants, particularly CPAs, continuing to increase, now is the time to build your academic credentials so you can take advantage of this increasing demand. Learn more about how Rasmussen College can help you make your accounting career a reality—complete a contact request or call us at (888) 549-6755. One of our program managers will answer all of your questions.
Our Public Accounting Bachelor’s degree program helps prepare students to succeed on their CPA exam and maximize their credentials within the accounting industry.
Featured courses:
Government and Non Profit Accounting
This course is a study of accounting principles as they apply to governmental organizations and not-for-profit entities.
Advanced Federal Tax Theory
This course is the study of federal business tax regulations for reporting income which emphasizes the technical, legal, congressional intent and accounting phases of business and organizational taxation.
CPA Exam Preparation
The CPA Exam Preparation course provides students with a comprehensive review of topics tested on the CPA Examination. Students learn through lecture as well as problem solving.
The career outlook for accountants is exceptional. By 2018, there is expected to be 1.57 million accountants and auditors working in the United States—an increase of more than 279,000 positions from 2008-2018.
Here’s a snapshot of possible careers:
Salary & growth statistics provided by the BLS ‡ |
25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Projected Growth |
| Accountants & Auditors | $46,740 | $60,340 | $79,470 | 22% by 2018* |
| Financial Analysts | $55,640 | $73,670 | $98,920 | 20% by 2018* |
The Rasmussen College career assistance staff helps you search for the job that is right for you at an organization that is right for you. Through resume and cover letter development, interviewing tips and techniques, and customized job search tactics, our career assistance staff works with you to help you find career success. Plus, not only do they help you when you’re preparing to graduate, our career assistance staff is available to help you in your job search and development at any time throughout your career, regardless of your location, field, or industry.
‡"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." Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2009. Web. 12 March 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. View our official Transfer Policy for a full description of each policy.
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