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Bachelor of Science in Accounting with an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Business Fundamentals

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When it comes to numbers, an organization’s activity is tracked, analyzed and verified by qualified professionals. Prepare to be one of them with our Bachelor of Science in Accounting with an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Business Fundamentals. You’ll earn an associate degree on the path to your bachelor’s, so you can demonstrate your knack for numbers, before you even graduate.

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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.

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Requirements: 120 credits

You’ll need 120 credits to complete this online degree. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.

12 Core courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills to succeed in a business environment.

12 Core courses

15 General Education Courses

These courses lay the foundation for all our degree programs. Because communication, math and writing skills aren’t just universally applicable in this field — they’re useful in daily life.

15 General Education Courses

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for the Bachelor of Science in Accounting with an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Business Fundamentals.

Program Purpose Statement

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSACC) promotes identification with, and orientation to, the accounting profession and is designed to provide knowledge and skills necessary to an accounting career. This program is consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, including the accounting processes and knowledge areas that lead to professional certification.

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Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.

Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.

We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Tuition

Transfer credits

Your prior eligible college credits can save you time and money, helping you graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted credits from 5,000+ institutions. Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.

Save time and money when you transfer in eligible credits toward your degree.

Affordable, fixed tuition

Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.

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University of Phoenix business accounting degree vs other universities

Phoenix ASU Online (BAB) Capella DeVry GCU Purdue Global SNHU Strayer
Cost per credit
Cost per credit
Cost per credit
$398
Cost per credit
$563
Cost per credit
$365/415[1]
Cost per credit
$514
Cost per credit
$485
Cost per credit
$371
Cost per credit
$330
Cost per credit
$328.89
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3
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3
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3-6
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2-4
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4
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5-6
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3
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4.5
Tuition per course
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Tuition per course
$1,194
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$1,698
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$1,095-
$2,490
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$1,028-
$2,056
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$1,940
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$1,855-
$2,226
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$990
Tuition per course
$1,480
Total program length in credits
Total program length in credits
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120
Total program length in credits
120
Total program length in credits
180
Total program length in credits
124
Total program length in credits
120
Total program length in credits
180
Total program length in credits
120
Total program length in credits
180
Length of course in weeks
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5
Length of course in weeks
7.5
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10
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8
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7-8
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10
Length of course in weeks
8
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11
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Data pulled on December 26, 2023

[1] $365 per 1000-2000 level credit; $415 per 3000-4000 level credit

Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites. 

Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or course catalog for additional info.

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Eligible students saved:

$11,000 & 1 year

Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11k and 1 year off their undergraduate degree with University of Phoenix.

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Eligible students saved:

$11,000 & 1 year

Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11k and 1 year off their undergraduate degree with University of Phoenix.

Financial aid

You may have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.

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Careers & Outcomes

What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree?

Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.

A BSACC-BFA can prepare you to be an:

  • Accountant
  • Accounting Manager
  • Accounting Supervisor
  • Auditor
  • Examining officer
  • Tax Examiner

Topics covered in this degree include:

  • Auditing and taxation
  • Accounting technology, such as Intuit® QuickBooks®
  • Accounting law
  • Financial and managerial accounting
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS®)

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What you’ll learn

When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Accounting with an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Business Fundamentals, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:

  • Record and communicate measurable business activities to stakeholders

  • Analyze financial statements to help your organization make decisions

  • Ensure accounting activities follow ethical, legal and professional standards

  • Apply accounting principles to domestic and international transactions, taxation and auditing

4% Growth

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for accountants and auditors is projected to be as fast as average between 2022 and 2032.

The BLS Projected Growth for 2022-2032 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Admissions

Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.

Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.

  • No SAT/ACT required 
  • No essay required 
  • No cost, risk-free trial for eligible students
  • We’ll request transcripts at no cost to you, when possible, and we accept eligible credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions.

Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1] Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)

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Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]

[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)

Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.

Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week. 

Computer requirements for courses

Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment. 

Phoenix provides support and resources for busy students

Faculty Spotlight

Professionals dedicated to you

Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.

Kathryn Uhles

I’m dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to meet their career goals.

Kathryn Uhles
Dean, College of Business and IT, University of Phoenix

I’m dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to meet their career goals.

Accreditation

Count on the quality of your education

Programmatic Accreditation

Our BSB has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.

What does that mean in real life? ACBSP-accredited business programs are committed to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.

View the completion and first-year persistence rates  (PDF) for the University of Phoenix ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.

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Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor of Science in Accounting with an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Business Fundamentals degree

A Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting are only different in the overall amount of general education credits required. Both bachelor’s degrees can be beneficial if you are pursuing an MBA degree.

Our ACBSP-accredited BSA program provides students with an overview of foundational business knowledge and skills as well as an emphasis on accounting. However, both bachelor’s degrees can be beneficial if you are pursuing an MBA degree.

Once you have completed your BSA program you can explore MBA degrees like a Master of Business Administration and Master of Management.

Check out other  online master’s business degrees.

An Associate of Arts with a Concentration Business Fundamentals focuses on helping you develop core business skills that can be applied in your business career. You will learn business communications, computer applications and systems, organizational behavior for managers and more. The program prepares you to enter the competitive field of business and develop a solid foundation in topics such as accounting and management.

If you have questions about enrollment, fill out the request for information form and we’ll put you in contact with an enrollment representative.

Whether your objective is to be an accountant at a small business, or a CPA in charge of accounting for a multi-national corporation, an accounting degree from University of Phoenix goes beyond spreadsheets and number-crunching.

Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. While this program was designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA®), University of Phoenix cannot, and will not, provide any assurance that completion of this program will allow a successful student to qualify within the student’s specific jurisdiction. Potential applicants should check with the appropriate organization within their jurisdiction to determine if this program, combined with their undergraduate degree and any other specific criteria, meets the requirements to qualify for examination in that specific jurisdiction. States frequently change their requirements for examination. There is no assurance that at the time of degree completion the specific jurisdiction’s requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission.

While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.