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Bachelor of Science in Accounting - Government - Nonprofit Accountancy

Today's best-run organizations recognize that skillful accounting is as important to their success as any other aspect of their business. They also know that accountants could become effective company leaders. Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Accounting is designed to provide you with the academic knowledge and technical expertise you could need to pursue an entry-level accounting position. Study to acquire a solid background in economics, finance, management, law, information systems and quantitative methods. You will also have the opportunity to build your communication, teamwork and decision-making skills. By working with faculty members who are highly esteemed in the accounting field, you could develop a strong professional ethic and practical experience.

Accountants and auditors are needed to set up books, prepare taxes, and provide management advice. Career opportunities could exist in public accounting firms, corporate accounting or tax departments, not-for-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and more.* Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting could be prepared to sit for the CPA or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examinations.†

Your accounting degree can be further specialized by focusing on one of following five emphasis areas:

  • Auditing-Forensic Accountancy
  • Government-Nonprofit Accountancy
  • Public Accountancy
  • Managerial Accountancy
  • Tax Accountancy

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

†Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.