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