Degrees for Portable Careers: Accounting
Accounting.com describes accounting degree options for veterans and military members as a journey that may begin with an associates degree or a certificate, with learning in a variety of areas including finance, marketing, managerial accounting, and business math."Most technical colleges, community colleges, and some four-year institutions offer associate degrees. An associate of arts (AA) or an associate of science (AS) in accounting is usually fully transferable to a bachelor's program, but an associate of applied science (AAS) is generally a terminal degree. Graduates may pursue entry-level careers in accounting."
Accounting.com notes that the academic journey into this career field is diverse. "(M)any schools offer multiple accounting concentrations, like sports accounting, taxation, or management accounting, allowing students to specialize in an area of interest."
What Can You Do with an Accounting Degree?
Here are some of the positions you can hold with a degree in accounting:- Certified public accountant
- Forensic accountant
- Bookkeeper
- Comptroller
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Analyst
Is an Accounting Degree Hard?
A Degree in Accounting qualifies graduates for a wide variety of jobs. Additional certification and licensing opportunities vary greatly by state. Luckily, many states offer reciprocity for certifications and licensing so being licensed in one state may transfer (with or without restrictions) upon moving. This is, of course, of the utmost importance for military members and spouses seeking a degree and career that is portable across their many moves.Filters
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Students can earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and choose a specialty focus, such as tax preparation, or forensic accounting, or prepare to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).Indeed, a student seeking to become a CPA will be well prepared to sit for the national exam with their undergraduate education in accounting. In contrast, if one chooses not to sit for the CPA exam, a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting will open doors and opportunities for the student with a significant pay raise from an associate degree.
Jobs with a Bachelor’s in Accounting
Tax Examiner and Collector
Determine tax liability and collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations. Median annual salary: $61,000.Certified Public Accountant-
Prepare and examine financial records. Median annual salary: $72,000.Budget Analyst
Help public and private institutions organize their finances. Median annual salary: $77,000.Master’s Degree in Accounting
Those earning a Master’s Degree in Accounting prepare to become leaders in a variety of accounting careers and related fields including forensic accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management. When earning a master’s degree one can continue in their current career path with additional earning power, undertake supervisory roles, enter into government or non-profit leadership roles, or transition into teaching.For schools with GI Bill-approved master's degree programs in accounting, please go here.
Jobs With a Master's Degree in Accounting
Financial Services Agent
Provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, etc. Median annual salary: $93,000.Actuary
Use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to analyze financial costs of risk and uncertainty for businesses and government entities. Median annual salary: $108,000.Financial Manager
Plan, direct and coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of an establishment. Median annual salary: $148,000.Doctorate in Accounting
Ready to push your knowledge and expertise even further? Students seeking a Doctorate in Accounting become the premier experts in their field. As a result, many students pursuing a PhD in accounting will enter into business leadership roles, post-secondary teaching and/or publishing.Is an Accounting Degree worth it?
Absolutely, a Degree in Accounting is worth it! An Accounting Degree is not a difficult degree to earn, yet it offers graduates an abundance of high-paying job opportunities. With opportunities to seek graduate degrees for even higher salaries and specialty fields of study, students can find a program that they truly like for a career that they will absolutely enjoy. You know the old adage: if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life!For schools with GI Bill-approved doctorate degrees in accounting, please go here.
GI Bill-Approved Schools and Yellow Ribbon Schools with Accounting Degree Programs
Ready to earn your degree or a certificate in accounting? Check out these GI Bill-approved partner schools:Stetson University Deland
Offers a Bachelor's in Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and a fully online Master's in Accountancy.- Stetson has GI Bill-approved programs
- Offers credit for military experience
- Approved for Tuition Assistance
- Stetson is a Yellow Ribbon school
- Stetson is a MyCAA-approved school
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting (BSBAA) and a Master of Science in Accounting.- UNLV has GI Bill-approved programs
- Offers credit for military experience
- Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
- Approved for Tuition Assistance
- UNLV is a Yellow Ribbon school
- UNLV is a MyCAA-approved school
Viterbo University
Offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Accounting.- Viterbo University has GI Bill-approved programs
- Offers credit for military experience
- Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
- Approved for Tuition Assistance
- Viterbo University is a Yellow Ribbon school
- Viterbo University is a MyCAA-approved school
Loyola University Chicago
Offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Accounting and a Master of Science in Accounting.- Loyola University Chicago has GI Bill-approved programs
- Offers credit for military experience
- Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
- Approved for Tuition Assistance
- Loyola University Chicago is a Yellow Ribbon school
University of Southern Maine
Offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Accounting and a Certificate in Accounting.- The University of Southern Maine has GI Bill-approved programs
- Offers credit for military experience
- Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
- Approved for Tuition Assistance
- The University of Southern Maine is a Yellow Ribbon school
- The University of Southern Maine is a MyCAA-approved school
Upper Iowa University
Offers a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.- Upper Iowa University has GI Bill-approved programs
- Offers credit for military experience
- Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
- Approved for Tuition Assistance
- Upper Iowa University is a Yellow Ribbon school
- Upper Iowa University is a MyCAA-approved school
Western Connecticut State University
Offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Accounting.- Western Connecticut State University has GI Bill-approved programs
- Offers credit for military experience
- Awards credit for the CLEP exams
- Approved for Tuition Assistance
- Western Connecticut State University is a Yellow Ribbon school
- Western Connecticut State University is a MyCAA-approved school
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