| The need for CPA's or certified public accountants | | | | students the option of completing a master's |
| that can perform various duties including | | | | degree in the process. Make sure you enroll in a |
| bookkeeping, company audits, tax preparation, | | | | degree program that provides enough instruction |
| and project management is increasing in many | | | | and at least 150 course hours. |
| industries due to updated laws, international | | | | When looking for an online accounting degree |
| business practices and a greater reliance on | | | | program, the amount of attention paid to the |
| technology. If you enjoy working with numbers | | | | CPA exam is important. The exam, which is given |
| and learning the latest accounting software, there | | | | by the American Institute of Certified Public |
| are many job opportunities waiting for you after | | | | Accountants, will thoroughly test your knowledge |
| you earn your degree. According to the Bureau | | | | of accounting, finance law and ethics. Before |
| of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, | | | | signing up to take classes online, you should ask |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, | | | | school advisors if there are special courses |
| accounting is a field that's growing at a faster | | | | offered to help you prepare for the exam. |
| than average rate with an estimated 1.2 million | | | | Once you earn your accounting online degree and |
| accountants currently working in various industries | | | | pass the CPA exam, you will be able to begin |
| including public agencies, corporations, educational | | | | looking for employment. Many online degree |
| institutions and charitable organizations. If you're | | | | programs offer job placement assistance to |
| interested in a career in accounting, now is an | | | | those who need it. |
| excellent time to return to college to earn a | | | | Select the best accounting program for you |
| bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or | | | | Depending on your current job situation, you can |
| finance. | | | | choose to pursue a degree in accounting by |
| When looking for an online accounting degree | | | | attending classes or taking them online. There are |
| program, keep in mind that each state has its | | | | many accredited colleges and universities that can |
| own licensing requirements if you want to | | | | offer you the opportunity to earn an accounting |
| become a CPA. Although most states require that | | | | degree online. |
| you complete 150 course hours before you can | | | | Online courses provide you with the same |
| take the CPA exam, there are still a few states | | | | foundation and skill sets as traditional classroom |
| whose requirements aren't as stringent. According | | | | courses, but require you be disciplined when it |
| to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. | | | | comes to studying and turning assignments in on |
| Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook | | | | time. |
| Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, 42 states including the | | | | When looking for an online accounting degree |
| District of Columbia currently require this amount | | | | program, keep in mind that each state has its |
| of coursework or will require it by the beginning | | | | own licensing requirements if you want to |
| of 2009. | | | | become a CPA. Even though most states require |
| As a result, most colleges and universities offer | | | | that you complete 150 course hours before you |
| bachelor's programs that require 150 course hours | | | | can take the CPA exam, there are still a few |
| to complete. Some have even opted to give | | | | states whose requirements aren't as stringent. |