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BS in Business, Accounting course requirements
This BS in Accounting degree requires a total of 90 program points in FlexPath or 180 quarter credits in GuidedPath:
- 8-14 general education courses
- 10 core courses
- 8 specialization courses
- 7-13 elective courses
- 1 capstone course
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BUS4060
Financial Accounting Principles
6 quarter credits
Students identify financial accounting principles and ways accounting information is used to assess an organization's financial performance. Students evaluate the relationship between business events and accounting systems and analyze an organization's financial structure.
Prerequisite(s): BUS2061 or BUS3060 or BUS3061.
6 quarter credits
BUS4061
Managerial Accounting Principles
6 quarter credits
In this course, students identify the role of accounting as it relates to managing an organization, then analyze accounting systems and financial statements. Students also apply sound budgeting and time value of money principles from a managerial perspective.
Prerequisite(s): BUS4060.
6 quarter credits
BUS4062
Intermediate Financial Accounting Topics and Trends
6 quarter credits
Students in this course develop and exercise a working knowledge of financial accounting theory and practice using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements. Students acquire financial reporting skills and apply financial statement conceptual frameworks to prepare financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): BUS4060.
6 quarter credits
BUS4063
Advanced Financial Accounting Topics and Trends
6 quarter credits
In this course, students analyze and apply advanced financial accounting concepts and consolidated financial statement information. Students also evaluate the influence of global money markets and demonstrate knowledge of partnership and corporate accounting issues and governmental entities.
Prerequisite(s): BUS4062.
6 quarter credits
BUS4064
Cost Accounting for Planning and Control
6 quarter credits
This course emphasizes the role of cost and managerial accounting in the planning, control, and performance evaluation of business organizations. Students examine the theory and practice of business control and give particular attention to strategic aspects within business decision cycles.
Prerequisite(s): BUS4061.
6 quarter credits
What you’ll learn in a BS in Accounting
In the accounting specialization, students acquire and apply various methods of ethically maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records and reporting procedures for business transactions. Students also gain and practice an understanding of a wide array of accounting-related services, including budget analysis, financial and investment planning, and financial statement and internal control auditing. In addition, students in this specialization demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills required to present information to both internal and external clients, influencing organizational effectiveness at all levels of an organization. This specialization is not designed to prepare students for a CPA exam.
On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
- Establish appropriate accounting systems and strategies for business and organizations
- Organize and interpret financial information
- Incorporate business and economic contingencies that influence accounting systems
- Communicate professionally within the field of accounting
- Leverage technology in the field of accounting for functional effectiveness and efficiency
- Report financial results and accounting information for use by organizational stakeholders
- Apply appropriate professional and ethical standards relevant to the field of accounting
What it's like to take courses in a BS in Accounting degree
You may have questions about how an BS in Accounting degree fits in your life. Explore the course room to see what you can expect. You'll experience the flexibility of online learning and get a feel for what it's like to be a Capella student.
$20K towards your DNP
Capella University is pleased to announce a $20,000 scholarship for employees who enroll in the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and meet the following eligibility requirements.*
*Books, supplies, and other fees apply.
- Must meet Capella University admission requirements.
- Must be an eligible employee and provide proof of employment by census in your first course.
- Must be a new student (or former student reapplying to the university) accepted into and enrolled in the GuidedPath learning format at Capella University and start classes between May 2026 and December 2026.
- Additional eligibility requirements for former Capella students. To be considered a former student reapplying to the university and eligible for this offer, the student must not be currently enrolled in the university when reapplying, and must meet one of the four following criteria:
- Graduate of a Capella certificate or a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree program in the GuidedPath or FlexPath learning format.
- Inactive from the university for at least four consecutive quarters
- Program of prior admittance to the university has been restaged or retired.
- Applying to a program at a different degree level than program of prior admittance.
- Must maintain good academic standing (3.01.04 Academic Standing) and good financial aid satisfactory academic progress (3.01.05 FASAP) or the duration of the program.
- Must complete and submit the scholarship application form and provide proof of employment eligibility before 11:59 p.m. Central Time the day courses begin. **
Additional eligibility requirements for former Capella students
To be considered a former student reapplying to the university and eligible for this offer, the student must not be currently enrolled in the university when reapplying, and must meet one of the four following criteria:
- Graduate of a Capella certificate or a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree program in the GuidedPath or FlexPath learning format.
- Inactive from the university for at least four consecutive quarters.
- Program of prior admittance to the university has been restaged or retired.
- Applying to a program at a different degree level than program of prior admittance.
How to Apply
- Submit the Capella University online admission application. If you have already applied to Capella, skip this step.
- Apply now for the $20K DNP Scholarship.
- To start your program on May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9 or December 7, 2026, apply for the tuition discount before courses begin.
**For more information on accepted proof of employment documents, please contact Enrollment Services at 1.888.227.9896
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, GuidedPath only
- The scholarship can be applied only to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The $20,000 will be applied to your Capella account during the third week of the quarter, disbursed equally over seven consecutive quarters ($2,858 per quarter).
| Start date | Date of first disbursement | |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, June 8, 2026 | April 2027 | |
| July 13, August 10, September 14, 2026 | July 2027 | |
| October 12, November 9, December 7, 2026 | October 2027 |
- GuidedPath recipients who do not remain enrolled through the first two weeks of the quarter will forfeit the award for that quarter. Travel expenses for residencies, practicum, etc., are not covered by the scholarship.
- Recipients who change to an ineligible program, graduate, discontinue, or withdraw from Capella will have all future disbursements canceled.
- For students to continue to receive our scholarship benefits, they must remain in good academic standing. Read the details below.
- Adhere to all applicable Capella University policies, including but not limited to academic standing (3.01.04 Academic Standing) and financial aid satisfactory academic progress (3.01.05 FASAP).
- Students must successfully pass first course upon first attempt. Returning students must pass first course taken upon readmission to Capella.
- Under no circumstances will recipients be eligible for cash payment or other compensation for the value of the scholarship or any unused disbursements.
- The scholarship may decrease the amount of funding that can be offered from other sources, such as federal financial aid.
- The scholarship is intended to address the cost of attendance, including but not limited to, tuition. Books, supplies and other fees apply to the recipients’ programs and are not subject to this discount.
- Capella University and its affiliates, faculty and staff, their spouses, domestic partners and dependent children are not eligible for the scholarship.
- Recipients of the $20K DNP scholarship are not eligible for other Capella grants or scholarships, or discounts in excess of 15%, unless otherwise noted in the eligibility requirements of the additional applicable scholarship. This includes the Capella Tuition Cap. For eligible programs that have the Capella Tuition Cap available, upon completing the Capella Tuition Cap acknowledgement, if a recipient applies for this scholarship, such application will superseded the Capella Tuition Cap and recipient will forfeit tuition cap eligibility.
Questions?
Call an enrollment specialist at 1.888.227.9896 to learn more about this scholarship opportunity and to explore Capella programs.