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Self-Directed Assessments & Empowered Learning™
The Certificate, Associate's and Bachelor's degrees for Accounting offer $149 self-directed assessments, which allow you to show that you already have the skills in a particular course and don’t need to take it. Save time and money with self-directed assessments and other Knowledge Credit™ options.
The Bachelor’s Accounting degree is also available with Empowered Learning™, which means you can:
- Access courses anytime, from almost anywhere
- Go faster when you can, and slower when you need to
- Create real-world projects that prove your new knowledge
- Stay connected with faculty and peers in live sessions
For additional information, visit our Empowered Learning™ page.
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Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam
With core Accounting and Business courses in our online Accounting Bachelor’s degree program, you’ll feel confident and ready to prepare to take the CMA exam, which is valued by employers and gives you additional leverage in the job market. If you decide to start with us in the online Associate’s degree in Accounting, you can easily ladder your credits into the online Accounting Bachelor’s degree, study for the exam and help expand your career opportunities.
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Online Courses Go Where You Go
We applaud your dedication to grow despite your busy lifestyle. Our online learning options are designed to give you more control and balance over your schedule. At the same time, you’ll receive hands-on support at every stage.
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Institutional Accreditation
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accounting
Online Bachelor's Degree, Online Associate's Degree, Online Certificate
Founded in 1900, Rasmussen University started out exclusively as a business school—that means we’ve been a pioneer in accounting education for more than 100 years. With an online Accounting degree, you will gain the accounting skills employers value most, from managerial accounting and financial reporting to account reconciliation, payroll and bookkeeping. You can earn your online Accounting Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree or Certificate at Rasmussen University in as few as 18 months.1 You’ll acquire accounting training and experience with industry software, such as QuickBooks® and Excel®, to help you better manage finances and prepare for work in private, public and nonprofit accounting.3,4
Bolster your resume with our credential laddering—this way, you earn your Accounting Certificate in the process of earning your Accounting Associate’s degree. Then those credits transfer into your online Accounting Bachelor’s degree.
Plus, take an MBA course as part of your Accounting Bachelor's degree through our accelerated Master’s pathway. Gain advanced knowledge and skills without committing to grad school right now. And if you decide to complete your Master’s degree, you’re already one step ahead and could save up to $825 on your MBA with our accounting degree.75
Accounting Credentials Offered
Accounting
Bachelor's Degree
Finish in as few as
18 months1
Learning includes
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
- Field Experience
- Empowered Learning™
Intended for
Students with previous college credits looking to pursue successful accounting careers across a wide range of businesses with well-rounded knowledge about the field.
Prepares you for
Accountant, auditor, cost accountant, financial analyst, managerial accountant, accounts payable, accounts receivable
Accounting
Associate's Degree
Finish in as few as
18 months1
Learning includes
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
Intended for
Students looking to take core Accounting and Business courses using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and pursue a successful career in accounting. Students interested in a program designed to easily ladder up their credits toward a Bachelor’s degree.
Prepares you for
Accounting clerk, auditing clerk, bookkeeper, bank teller, account manager trainee
Accounting
Certificate
Finish in as few as
9 months1
Learning includes
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
Intended for
Students looking to acquire new or additional technical accounting skills, bolster their skill set and create value across their organization without a major time commitment.
Prepares you for
Accounting clerk, bookkeeper
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Is an Accounting Degree Worth It?
Becoming an accountant takes dedication and hard work. We combined real-time job analysis data, government information and first-hand knowledge from seasoned accountants to give you a better idea of whether or not enrolling in an online Accounting degree or Certificate program makes sense for you.
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Turn Your Online Accounting Education into a Career
We’ve made advancing your business career easier by offering online Accounting courses that fit into a busy working schedule. As an online Accounting Bachelor's degree student, you can participate in an optional internship (in select states) or a Capstone course, and start preparing for in-demand accounting certifications, like the CMA exam, which is valued by employers. Our online Accounting degree programs are career-focused and emphasize practical skills and real-world opportunities.
Our laddering approach to education allows you to help bolster your resume by earning your online Accounting Certificate in the process of earning your online Accounting Associate’s degree, accounting degree. Then, once you’re ready, you can smoothly transfer your credits to help you complete your Accounting Bachelor’s degree online.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), earning a degree, regardless of the field of study, can improve income potential. Here are just a few examples of where an online Accounting degree can take you.
Accountants and Auditors
"What makes our curriculum stand out is the attention paid to what the industry is looking for right now. Our Advisory Boards are excellent in helping bridge the gap between education and industry."
Roxanne
Assistant Professor at Rasmussen University
- Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, [salary data accessed July 2022] www.bls.gov/oes/. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed July 2022] www.bls.gov/ooh/. BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
- QuickBooks is a trademark and service mark of Intuit Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
- Excel is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc.
- Time and cost savings depend on the eligible student enrolling and completing both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at Rasmussen University through the accelerated Master’s pathway program. Program availability varies by campus and state, please see the Rasmussen University catalog for details.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed March 31, 2022] www.bls.gov/ooh/. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
- Number of eligible courses varies by program. Time and cost savings depend on the eligible student enrolling in and completing both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at Rasmussen University through the accelerated Master’s pathway. Completion time is dependent on transfer credits and the number of courses completed each term. Please speak to an admissions advisor for details.