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Re: Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

henrygray — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:25:49 GMT

A degree in accounting is an excellent option. I just graduated with an online Bachelor of Science Degree from Stevens-Henager College. Apart from being accredited, the course emphasizes an understanding of business and financial concepts and how they relate to professional accounting — including the principles of federal taxation, auditing, and accounting for small businesses and corporations. It also offers a fast track option where you can complete your online accounting degree in as little as 36 months.

Re: Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:15:25 GMT

For online accounting degree, you can refer good universities like Ashford University, Capella University, DeVry University. They all are accredited universities with good course material and syllabus as well as faculty.

Re: Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

SteveFoerster — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:10:24 GMT

valicvader:
This may be a silly question but what are proctor requirements?

That's when you have to take a test, but they don't just send it to you and let you take it without supervision. You have a proctor who's a trusted third party who oversees you taking the test. Often the school will have you nominate someone who's in a particular profession, like a teacher or librarian or something, and who's not a relative. It's not usually a difficult process.

-=Steve=-

Re: Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

valicvader — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:42:34 GMT

This may be a silly question but what are proctor requirements?

Re: Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

irenewhite — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:24:30 GMT

Another newbie here. I have visited this forum as a guest several times and thinking that this forum will help me. I am glad that I have decided to join your community and I know that you guys will be a lot of help to me as I learn more about accounting. I hope that I will be able to help you guys here as well with a bit of knowledge. Have a good one. also try this one arizona certified public accountant

Re: Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

Cajun — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:50:47 GMT

Okay, so it sounds like you need a regionally accredited BS, likely in accounting or at least with a minor in accounting, then an additional 30 hours beyond the typical 120 hours required for a BS, or what would be the equal to a masters degree. As for no proctor, can't help you there. As for recommending a BS in Accounting... http://www.elearners.com/search/online-degrees/bachelor/accounting.htm?page=1

Of those listed, Golden Gate University is AACSB which may be good to have for licensure in your state, though I have not checked that specific requirement. Start with that list and hit us back if you have any questions.

From the state:

30X4.
02 Qualifications Of Candidates For Certified Public
Accountant Examination. To be eligible to take the certified
public accountant examination or reexamination the applicant must
possess the following qualifications:
(a) The applicant must be a citizen of the United
States or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person who is
legally present in the United States with appropriate
documentation from the federal government, or who has duly
declared his or her intent to become a citizen, who is 19 years
of age or older, and who is of good moral character.
(b) Persons who first sit for the examination on or
before December 31, 1994, must have earned a college degree from
a fouryear
college or university accredited by a regional
accreditation board such as the Southern Association of Colleges
and Universities. A graduate without a major in accounting, or
its equivalent, as approved by the Board, must complete two or
more years in the regular and continuous practice of public
accountancy after receiving the college degree, before he will
become eligible to sit for the examination.
(c) Persons who first sit for the uniform CPA
examination on or after January 1, 1995, must have completed a
total of 150 semester hours or 225 quarter hours of postsecondary
education, including a baccalaureate degree at a college or
university accredited by a regional accreditation board such as
the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities, with a
concentration in accounting or the substantial equivalent as
determined by the board. The candidate shall be determined to
have a concentration in accounting or its substantial equivalent
upon presenting evidence to the Board that he or she has
satisfied any one of the following:
1. The candidate shall have completed
To be eligible to take the certified

public accountant examination or reexamination the applicant must

possess the following qualifications:

(a) The applicant must be a citizen of the United

States or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person who is

legally present in the United States with appropriate

documentation from the federal government, or who has duly

declared his or her intent to become a citizen, who is 19 years

of age or older, and who is of good moral character.

(b) Persons who first sit for the examination on or

before December 31, 1994, must have earned a college degree from

a fouryear

college or university accredited by a regional

accreditation board such as the Southern Association of Colleges

and Universities. A graduate without a major in accounting, or

its equivalent, as approved by the Board, must complete two or

more years in the regular and continuous practice of public

accountancy after receiving the college degree, before he will

become eligible to sit for the examination.

examination on or after January 1, 1995, must have completed a

total of 150 semester hours or 225 quarter hours of postsecondary

education, including a baccalaureate degree at a college or

university accredited by a regional accreditation board such as

the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities, with a

concentration in accounting or the substantial equivalent as

determined by the board. The candidate shall be determined to

have a concentration in accounting or its substantial equivalent

upon presenting evidence to the Board that he or she has

satisfied any one of the following:

1. The candidate shall have completed

Chapter 30X4
Accountancy
Supp. 12/31/08 44

(i) at least 33 semester hours or equivalent quarter

hours in accounting (excluding introductory courses) at the upper

division undergraduate and/or graduate level including minimum

requirements in each of the following subject areas:

(I) Financial Accounting 9

semester hours

(II) Auditing 6

semester hours

(III) Taxation 6

semester hours

(IV) Management Accounting 3

semester hours

(V) Governmental and NotForProfit

Accounting 3

semester hours

(VI) Accounting Electives 6

semester hours; and

(ii) at least three (3) semester or equivalent quarter

hours in business law, concentrating primarily on the Uniform

Commercial Code; and

(iii) at least 27 semester or equivalent quarter hours

in business courses (other than accounting courses) at the

undergraduate or graduate level from among the following subject

areas: economics; legal and social environment of business;

business law (in addition to the three hours required above);

marketing; finance; organization, group, and individual behavior;

quantitative applications in business; communication skills, and

business ethics; or

2. The candidate shall have been awarded a graduate

degree in accounting from a program that, as of the date of

granting said degree, is accredited in accounting by the American

Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), or comparable

accrediting organization recognized by the Board; or

3. The candidate shall have been awarded a graduate

degree from a program that, as of the date of granting said

degree, is accredited in business by the AACSB, or comparable

accrediting organization recognized by the Board, and completed a

course of instruction that includes all of the requirements

specified in 1. above.

Author: Alabama Board of Public Accountancy
Alabama Board of Public Accountancy
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§3411,
et seq.
Code of Ala. 1975, §§3411,

et seq.

History: Filed September 3, 1982. Amended: Filed
January 31, 1991. Amended: Filed October 17, 2003; effective
November 21, 2003. Amended: Filed November 12, 2008; effective
December 17, 2008.
Filed September 3, 1982. Amended: Filed

January 31, 1991. Amended: Filed October 17, 2003; effective

November 21, 2003. Amended: Filed November 12, 2008; effective

December 17, 2008.

Amended: Filed October 17, 2003; effective

November 21, 2003. Amended: Filed November 12, 2008; effective

December 17, 2008.

Amended: Filed November 12, 2008; effective

December 17, 2008.

Accountancy Chapter 30X4
Supp. 12/31/08 45
30X4.
03 Applications For Examination, Reexamination, And
Reciprocal Certificate.

(1) Applications for Examination and Reexamination

prior to the implementation of a computerbased

examination.

(a) Except as provided in Rule 30X4.

03(2),

applications for the May examination must be in the Board's

office not later than the preceding February 28th and

applications for the November examination must be in the Board's

office not later than the preceding August 31st. It is the

responsibility of the applicant to ensure that applications are

actually received in the Board's Office by the specified dates.

(b) Applicants for the examination who are March or

August college graduates and who qualify under the provisions of

Rule 30X4.

02 will be permitted an extension of time for filing

applications for the examination which immediately follows their

graduation. March graduates' applications must be received not

later than 15 days after the date of their graduation; August

graduates' applications must be received not later than the next

September 15th.

part, must be in the Board's office not later than March 31 for

the May examination and not later than September 30 for the

November examination.

(d) It is the responsibility of each applicant to make

timely delivery of the required forms and fees. Requesting an

application form prior to the deadline date does not constitute

timely filing.

(2) Applications for Examination and Reexamination

upon the implementation of a computerbased

examination.

(a) Applications to take the Certified Public

Accountant Examination must be made on a form provided by the

Board and filed with the Board by a due date specified by the

Board.

(b) An application will not be considered filed until

the application fee and examination fee required by these rules

and all required supporting documents have been received,

including proof of identity as determined by the Board and

specified on the application form, official transcripts and proof

that the candidate has satisfied the education requirement.

Only 1 problem with the above, it could easily be argued that the ACBSP and AACSB are equal, but I'm not sure I would risk it without getting an opinion from an official of the state IN WRITING before making a decision.

Re: Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

ehlein205 — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:58:48 GMT

Alabama.

1. Must have 150 hours.

2. Regionally accredited.

3. At least 33 semester hours upper division and/or graduate level,

(I) Financial Accounting - 9 semester hours
(II) Auditing - 6 semester hours
(III) Taxation - 6 semester hours
(IV) Management Accounting - 3 semester hours
(V) Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting - 3
semester hours
(VI) Accounting Electives - 6 semester hours; and
(ii) at least three (3) semester or equivalent quarter
hours in business law, concentrating primarily on the Uniform
Commercial Code; and
(iii) at least 27 semester or equivalent quarter hours in
business courses (other than accounting courses) at the undergraduate or graduate level from among the following subject areas: economics;
legal and social environment of business; business law (in addition to
the three hours required above); marketing; finance; organization,
group, and individual behavior; quantitative applications in business;
communication skills, and business ethics.

Or, it must be a graduate degree in business or accounting accredited by AACSB.

Thanks

Re: Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

Cajun — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:35:26 GMT

What state are you in? Are there accreditation limitations?

Re: Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

ehlein205 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:57:30 GMT

150 credits from regionally accredited college, at least 30 accounting credits. No limitation on online or not.

Re: Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

Cajun — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:55:25 GMT

Do you know the licensing requirements for CPAs in your state? For example in Texas the credits must be from a regionally accredited school, a minimum of 30 credit hours overall at the upper division or better and with no more than 15 of those hours earned online. Each state has their own criterion.

Re: Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

ehlein205 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:31:59 GMT

Bachelors now, then masters, then CPA.

Re: Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

Cajun — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:27:30 GMT

What level of degree and what do you plan on doing with the degree?

Online Accounting Degree - Advice Needed

ehlein205 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:04:14 GMT

I am looking for an accounting degree offered 100% online with no proctor requirements and real textbooks. The less expensive, the better. Any suggestions?