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Admission
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What You’ll Learn
Put Accounting Systems in Place
Establish appropriate accounting systems and strategies for
businesses and organizations.
Use New Technology
Leverage the newest accounting technology to help systems function effectively and efficiently.
Operate Ethically
Apply appropriate professional and ethical standards relevant to the
accounting field.
Plan for Possibilities
Incorporate and outline potential economic plans that account for
future possibilities.
Break Down Financial Information
Organize and interpret financial information for businesses.
Report Results Clearly
Report financial results and accounting information in a way that
organizational stakeholders can access and use.
Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Target Your Studies
Concentrate your studies in areas like accounting, finance, health
care management, leadership, marketing, and project management.
Full Access to WSJ
We’ve teamed with The Wall Street Journal to give business students
full digital access to timely, relevant business news.
Cost & Learning Format
Online education isn’t one size fits all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing, and
it does not include fees (including application and resource kit fees).
Your price may be higher or lower depending on your
specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. If transfer
credits are allowed in this offering, the prices above show what you
would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits
and the price if you brought in the maximum allowed transfer credits.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Transfer Credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited
schools.
Employer & Association Discounts
Many employers and organizations partner with Capella to offer
tuition discounts. Talk to an enrollment counselor to learn
more.
Scholarships for New Students
Capella scholarships, available for qualifying students, aren’t
need-based and never have to be repaid.
Accredited & Respected
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Sample Courses
The online BS in Business, Accounting CPA curriculum will give you a
foundation in accounting-related services, including budget analysis,
financial and investment planning, and financial statement and
internal control auditing.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BUS4110 | Forensic Accounting |
| BUS4111 | Ethics in Accounting |
| BUS4112 | Accounting Research |
| BUS4113 | International Accounting |
| BUS4114 | Government and Nonprofit Accounting |
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment Counselors
These folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads).
They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for
success.
Advisors
Want to learn more about courses, instructors, or resources? Ask our
advisors—they know all about the details of your program.
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach the knowledge and skills you’ll need,
now.
Career Center
For this team, it’s more than résumés and interview tips. It’s about
thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
Relevant Blog Posts
Whether you’re considering a return to school, exploring new career paths, or seeking ways to improve your job performance, the Capella Blog has relevant articles to support your goals.
4 Differences Between Accountants and CPAs
An accountant must meet specific requirements, and sit for the exam,
to become a CPA.
Move Forward in Your Career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with
our bachelor’s in business, accounting CPA curriculum.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Accountant
- Staff accountant
- Financial analyst
- Accounting manager
- Tax manager
- Internal auditor
- Audit manager
- Tax professional
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting clerk
- Accounts payable clerk
- Accounting specialist
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Financial services organization
- Bank
- Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll services organization
- Government – local, state, federal
- Insurance carrier
- Hospital
- College or university
- Community or technical college
- Consulting firm
- Manufacturing organization
- Self-employed
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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