| Thinking of getting a distance learning degree in | | | | with a broad range of interdisciplinary elective courses, |
| accounting? Bit confused by all the different online | | | | then an online accounting BA degree is the right choice |
| accounting degree programs and knowing which one | | | | for you. |
| is right for you. (Spoiler alert: It depends on what your | | | | These 4-year accounting degree programs will give |
| eventual career will be.) | | | | you: broad look at just how accounting operates, solid |
| Here's a breakdown of the different online accounting | | | | tranining in all accounting procedures and techniques, |
| degree programs you can take advantage of--and | | | | and an introduction to all the latest tech advances in |
| which classes you should be taking to set you up for | | | | the field of accounting. |
| the career you've always wanted. | | | | Now it's true that some people do use the 4-year |
| Degree No. 1: Understanding Accounting (AA) | | | | program as a precursor to a gradaute accounting |
| An associate's degree in accounting won't be offered | | | | degree. But you don't have to do that. 4-year |
| by every single institution, but there are quite a few | | | | accounting degrees will give you the training you need |
| online education institutions that do offer 2-year online | | | | to qualify you for all entry-level accounting jobs and for |
| accounting degrees--and the number continues to | | | | a good portion of most mid-level accounting gigs. |
| grow. | | | | Degree No. 3: The Last Step (Graduate) |
| What does an AA degree in accounting get you? | | | | So if you've got the B.A. in your backpocket, even if it |
| Well, most programs will give you firm background in | | | | happens to not be in accounting, then you'll probably |
| basic accounting--along with payroll accounting | | | | benefit most from an online graduate program. |
| experience--which will allow you to forego the usual | | | | There are generally two directions you can go in: |
| route of a 4-year degree, and get you right into the | | | | 1) An MBA (Master's of Business Administration) with |
| workforce as a bookkeeper, payroll clerk, or any of a | | | | an accounting emphasis |
| number of positions. | | | | 2) Master's in Accounting (The other MA) |
| Degree No. 2: Well-Rounded Education (BA) | | | | Both programs will prepare you for managerial careers |
| For those wanting a solid accounting background, along | | | | in accounting, but they differ in their emphasis. |