Build the Foundation of a Future in Accounting
Have an eye for details and a head for numbers? Earn your Bachelor of Science in Accounting online with Herzing University.
Start Preparing for an Accounting Career Today
Herzing University's Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree helps you build the base of skills you’ll need to pursue a wide range of career paths in accounting, auditing, financial reporting and more.
Earn your bachelor’s degree in less than 3 years
100% online coursework
Study with industry-experienced faculty
Pathway to MBA
Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and concepts
Flexible scheduling for busy working adults
Develop Real-World Accounting Skills Online with Herzing
Build hands-on, real-world accounting skills in our fully online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program. Developed in collaboration with industry experts, our accounting degree covers the latest regulatory standards, employer expectations and emerging technologies—including AI-powered accounting tools.
Our accounting degree is a career-focused program that offers you:
- A broad base of skills in taxation for individuals, taxation for businesses, auditing, financial reporting and more
- Additional general business knowledge and skills
- Professional development content that strengthens your communication and critical thinking skills
- Insight into how modern data analysis and AI tools are changing the accounting profession
- Alignment with academic standards for key professional examinations
What Will I Learn in Herzing's Online Accounting Degree Program?
Our online BS in Accounting equips you with the knowledge, skills and ethical principles you need to prepare for a future as a trusted accounting advisor.
Courses for the major include:
- Financial Management
- Managerial Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting
- Advanced Accounting
- Personal Taxation
- Corporate and Partnership Taxation
- Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting
- Auditing and Assurance
- Introduction to Business
- Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
- Global Business Environment
- Creating Customer Value in the Digital Age
- Business Communication
- Business Statistics
- Managing Information Systems
- Project Management or Project Management for Business Leaders
- Introduction to Business Analytics or Foundations of Business Analytics for Leaders
- Strategic Leadership or Strategic and Risk Management for Business Success
- Entrepreneurial Strategy
- Change Management
- Principles of Economics or Integrated Economics and Decision-Making
- Human Capital in Organizations or Strategic Human Capital
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Get StartedAn Online Accounting Degree That Offers You More
As a student in the online BS in Accounting program, you’ll have the opportunity to build your academic eligibility for the following exams:
- Certified Personal Accountant (CPA) examination
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examination
- Enrolled Agent (EA) examination
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification examination
Please note that eligibility for the CPA, CMA, and CIA licensure exams varies by state. In most cases, additional work experience or education beyond the bachelor’s degree may be required before you can fully qualify to take these exams.
For more details, visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy.
Is an MBA in Your Future?
Pursue your accounting bachelor’s degree with Herzing University, and you could get a jumpstart on earning an MBA. Qualifying students may take up to 12 graduate credits while still an undergraduate and apply these credits toward both degrees, saving time and money.