| The need for CPA's or certified public accountants | | | | states whose requirements aren't as stringent. |
| that can perform various duties including | | | | According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. |
| bookkeeping, company audits, tax preparation, | | | | Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook |
| and project management is increasing in many | | | | Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, 42 states including the |
| industries due to updated laws, international | | | | District of Columbia currently require this amount |
| business practices and a greater reliance on | | | | of coursework or will require it by the beginning |
| technology. If you enjoy working with numbers | | | | of 2009. |
| and learning the latest accounting software, there | | | | As a result, most colleges and universities offer |
| are many job opportunities waiting for you after | | | | bachelor's programs that require 150 course hours |
| you earn your accounting degree. | | | | to complete. Some have even opted to give |
| According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. | | | | students the option of completing a master's |
| Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook | | | | degree in the process. Make sure you enroll in a |
| Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, accounting is a field | | | | degree program that provides enough instruction |
| that's growing at a faster than average rate with | | | | and at least 150 course hours. |
| an estimated 1.2 million accountants currently | | | | When looking for an online accounting degree |
| working in various industries including public | | | | program, the amount of attention paid to the |
| agencies, corporations, educational institutions and | | | | CPA exam is important. The exam, which is given |
| charitable organizations. If you're interested in a | | | | by the American Institute of Certified Public |
| career in accounting, now is an excellent time to | | | | Accountants, will thoroughly test your knowledge |
| return to college to earn a bachelor's or master's | | | | of accounting, finance law and ethics. Before |
| degree in accounting or finance. | | | | signing up to take classes online, you should ask |
| What to Look for in an Online Accounting | | | | school advisors if there are special courses |
| Program | | | | offered to help you prepare for the exam. |
| Depending on your current job situation, you can | | | | Once you earn your accounting online degree and |
| choose to pursue a degree in accounting by | | | | pass the CPA exam, you will be able to begin |
| attending classes online. There are many | | | | looking for employment. Many online degree |
| accredited colleges and universities that can offer | | | | programs offer job placement assistance to |
| you the opportunity to earn an accounting degree | | | | those who need it. |
| online. Online courses provide you with the same | | | | Summary |
| foundation and skill sets as traditional classroom | | | | Earning an accounting degree online allows you the |
| courses, but require you be disciplined when it | | | | freedom to pursue the career of your dreams |
| comes to studying and turning assignments in on | | | | without having to sacrifice valuable time in the |
| time. | | | | classroom. By taking courses online, you will be |
| When looking for an online accounting degree | | | | able to study during times that are convenient for |
| program, keep in mind that each state has its | | | | you. If you have to work while earning your |
| own licensing requirements if you want to | | | | degree, you will find that it's easier to balance all |
| become a CPA. Even though most states require | | | | the daily tasks you have and still have time for an |
| that you complete 150 course hours before you | | | | education and join in the lucrative profession of |
| can take the CPA exam, there are still a few | | | | accounting. |