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Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BS)

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Undergraduate

DEGREE

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BS)

COLLEGE

Percy J. Vaughn, Jr., College of Business Administration

LOCATION

On Campus

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Gain the building blocks you need to analyze, interpret and describe complex financial information.

Alabama State University’s accounting bachelor’s degree emphasizes fundamental concepts, theories and skills that you can apply in our continuously changing field. Throughout ASU’s degree in accounting studies, you’ll be exposed to cutting-edge disciplines within accounting and other fields that will prepare you for entry-level positions, or eventually to pass the certified public accountant examination..

Why Pursue a Bachelor of Accounting Degree at Alabama State University?

Accounting professionals play a critical role in businesses around the globe. At Alabama State University, a leading Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our undergraduate degree for accounting prepares you for long-term success as you:

  • Study alongside well-respected faculty known as some of the best minds at colleges for accounting in Alabama.

  • Take advantage of flexible coursework options — with some undergraduate degree for accounting classes offered in online and hybrid models.

  • Learn in small classes, which help you build connections and networks with classmates and our faculty and staff.

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Explore Bachelor of Science in Accounting Courses at ASU

Gain the knowledge and skills you need for success in business and beyond through ASU’s undergraduate degree for accounting professionals. Throughout our coursework, you’ll learn accounting principles and develop critical thinking, communication and team skills that employers value.

Bachelor of accounting students can expect to take coursework in:

  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Auditing
  • Cost Accounting
  • Fund Accounting
  • Income Tax Accounting
  • Intermediate Accounting
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting
  • Accounting Minor
 

What Can You Do With an Accounting Bachelor’s Degree?

Be prepared to enter a wide variety of careers, including with the “Big Four” accounting firms, banks and other professional organizations with ASU’s undergraduate degree in accounting.

Careers for individuals with a bachelor’s degree for accounting continue to be in high demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs as accountants and auditors will grow 7% over the next decade. You can find our bachelor of accounting degree graduates.

Many of our degree for accounting graduates pursue ASU’s Master of Accountancy with Data and Analytics online program or ASU’s new MBA program.

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Why Study at One of Alabama’s Leading Colleges for Accounting Bachelor’s Degrees?

More than 20 universities offer a bachelor’s degree in accounting within the state of Alabama. So, what makes ASU one of the best colleges for accounting? At ASU, our bachelor of accounting degree stands out because of:

Faculty members who have diverse professional experience.

Our bachelor of accounting faculty members are all certified public accountants and have expertise in auditing, business law, fraud examinations, personal finance and more. They’ve also worked as chief financial officers and corporate attorneys, and they’re experts in international tax research. Because our faculty members are leaders in areas that are broader than just accounting, they’ll be there to prepare you for your own career.

Hands-on opportunities throughout your studies.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting students frequently take part in paid internships with PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte, Alabama Department of Revenue and Warren Averett. You’ll also have ample opportunities to connect with business leaders, government agency representatives and professional groups throughout your studies — all with the goal of exposing you to the many facets of the accounting field.

Unique ways to put your learning into action.

Take your studies beyond your degree in accounting with student chapters of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), the Society for Advancement of Management and the Financial Management Association, as well as the business honors societies Delta Mu Delta and Phi Beta Lambda. These are great chances to get to know your bachelor of accounting classmates and develop connections for life.

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Average class size for bachelor of accounting courses

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xxxx Bachelor’s degrees in accounting awarded in 2020–21

$69,757

$69,757 Median salary for accounting bachelor’s degree recipients, according to payscale.com

No. 24

Ranking of colleges for accounting degrees amongst HBCUs

What Our Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Alumni Say

 

“The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree offered me every possible way to succeed. I had the opportunity to complete two internships at top local accounting firms and served as president of Delta Mu Delta, which helped me to grow as a person, a student and a professional.”

Matthew B.
’19, Accounting
 

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ASU’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service. Learn why ASU is one of the best colleges for accounting bachelor’s degrees.

Dr. Dave Thompson
dthompson@alasu.edu 334-229-4134
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Montgomery, AL 36106
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