Bachelor of Science in Accounting


Bachelor of Science in Accounting




Bachelor of Science in Accounting

In response to numerous corporate and accounting scandals that affected millions of people, the U.S. Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002, setting forth new standards for the way organizations govern themselves and disclose their auditing practices.

This legislation is expected not only to have a dramatic impact on the way organizations operate but also the career opportunities it creates for dedicated professionals who have obtained an up-to-date knowledge of current accounting standards and practices.

To meet the growing demand for professionals with real-world skills, Colorado Technical University developed an online Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSACC) degree that can be earned in just 15 months*. This degree program is designed to prepare students with an understanding of corporate accounting, taxation, governmental and not-for-profit accounting, and auditing.

Students enrolling in this curriculum will study course content that focuses on developing critical problem-solving skills in accounting and management. Successful graduates will demonstrate the ability to prepare, comprehend and interpret the required financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

The program is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as General Accountants, Controllers, Budget Analysts, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors, and many other in-demand positions.

Courses are taught via Colorado Tech Online's revolutionary CLIMB™ Learning System and include:
  • Accounting (I, II and III)
  • Cost Accounting
  • Tax Accounting (I and II)
  • Financial Management Principles
  • Business Decision Making
  • Auditing

Colorado Tech Online students with no previous college or military training can complete the Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSACC) degree program online in about 2 1/2 years. Students with prior college credit, military experience or an Associate's Degree may be eligible for the Colorado Tech Online Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program. In some cases, this may shorten the length of the degree program to 15 months*.


CTU Academic Certificates Included in This Degree Program

You will also earn five CTU Academic Certificates as you work towards the completion of your Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree. These résumé-enhancing certificates are built into the degree program without adding any courses or additional cost. CTU Academic Certificates offer you a means by which to progressively add to your educational achievements as you learn and gain new skills. The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree includes the following certificates:

Decision-Making in Operations

Decision-makers must have a thorough knowledge of the factors that affect their organizations. This certificate gives you the background knowledge to make decisions in either production or service organizations. The quality of the information being used in the decision-making process is a key element of this certificate.

Financial Accounting

Financial accounting is in the headlines. Is management really "cooking the books," or does the investment community not really understand accounting principles? This certificate gives you an in-depth knowledge of the various accounting principles used in a variety of organizations, including large consolidated firms.

Basics of Accounting and Finance

With this certificate, you'll develop fundamental knowledge of processes that influence financial and managerial decisions that you can then apply in a variety of organizations-small and large businesses, not-for-profit organizations, governmental agencies and the military.

Financial Statement Analysis

The financial statements of an organization are supposed to communicate financial position and operational results. They can do so only if the user is informed about their content and how it was derived. This certificate gives you not only an understanding of the accounting principles are used in financial statements, but also an understanding of how this accounting information is used in the financial world.

Income Tax

Income taxes have an impact on the way we live and work. An understanding of income taxation helps prepare individuals and businesses to achieve their goals. From the time a business is formed or acquired through disposition, tax issues should be considered in almost every significant transaction. This certificate gives you a basic understanding of the income tax factors relevant to success.


*The 15-month Bachelor's degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate's degree or the equivalent. CTU Online students with no previous college experience can complete this degree in about 2 ½ years. View all degrees available in the School of Business