accounting # Online accounting courses [Find your course](#courses) accounting Online accounting courses [Find your course](#courses) ## Find online accounting classes to fit your education goals Earn credits to sit for your CPA exam* with accounting classes online, or update accounting skills for your career. Learn from faculty who come from the financial world including CPAs, chief accounting officers, CFOs, and more. They bring a wide range of professional experience to the classroom. You'll learn everything from basic accounting principles to the latest practical skills you need to help businesses succeed.  *Our accounting courses do not lead to licensure as a CPA. So before enrolling, please check with your state accountancy board, because each state sets the standards required to be eligible to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. ## Find your accounting courses No application needed Questions? 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Flexible course schedules helps you manage work, school and life, all while meeting your academic and professional needs for your financial career. ### Get affordable pricing Our courses are priced to be affordable. And, if any of our online accounting courses can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will help cover the cost while you learn. [Learn more](/tuition-financial-aid.html) ## Interested in earning a degree or certificate? If you like the way these online accounting courses fit into your busy life or help you bring new skills to your job, check with an enrollment representative to see if you can apply them toward a bachelor’s degree program. [Find a program](/online-degrees/find-your-program.html) Multiple start dates 5-6 week courses --- ## Frequently asked questions ## Why do I need to meet prerequisites? Prerequisites prepare you with the information you need to meet the expectations of some accounting courses. ## Will these courses meet my CPA requirements? Our accounting courses do not lead to licensure as a CPA. So before enrolling, please check with your state accountancy board, because each state sets the standards required to be eligible to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. While the courses are 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 these courses 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 the courses meet 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 course completion the specific jurisdiction’s requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission. ## What is the test format for accounting classes online? Our accounting courses use Connect and MyEducator automated exams to test student knowledge learned in accounting classes online. These platforms also provide multi-media resources for accounting students and a more personalized digital learning experience. ## Are these accounting courses transferrable? Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at[866-354-1800](tel:8663541800). ## Is University of Phoenix accredited? We’ve been[accredited](/about/accreditation.html) by the Higher Learning Commission ([hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/)) for more than 40 years. G. Galindo, Enrollment Rep ## Have questions about our accounting courses? Speak with an enrollment representative **Call us at 866-354-1800 or chat with us 7 days a week.** **Speak with an enrollment representative** **Call or chat with us 7 days a week.** [Call an ER](tel:18663541800) ## Get your course transcript After you’ve completed your courses, you can request your official transcripts be sent directly to you or your school of choice. 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