Public Accounting Programs

Public accounting is distinct because it focuses on external preparation and attestation of financial information (accounting work performed by individuals outside of the reporting entity). Public accounting programs focus on the knowledge of auditing, taxation and the regulatory environment to ensure that their clients' accounting information is presented adequately. The coursework offered in these programs is typical of all accounting degree programs and includes business law, ethics, economics and computer science.

Featured schools...

Colorado Technical University

Featured Programs:
AS - Accounting (Online)
BS - Accounting (Online)

Western Governors University

Featured Programs:
BS - Accounting (Online)

Ashford University

Featured Programs:
BA - Accounting (Online)

Keiser University

Featured Programs:
BA - Accounting (Online)
AA - Accounting (Online)

Rasmussen University

Featured Programs:
BS - Accounting (Online)
AS - Accounting - Financial Investigation (Online)
AS - Accounting - Banking (Online)

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Calvin College

Grand Rapids, MI

Specialties: Business Administration, General Accounting, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Bachelor's Degree

Cleary University

Ann Arbor, MI

Specialties: Business Administration, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Finance and Investment, Financial Management, General Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Certificate, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

Dana College

(This school offers distance learning options for some courses)

Specialties: Business Administration, Business Management, General Accounting, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Bachelor's Degree

Fordham University

Bronx, NY

Specialties: Business Administration, Business Management, Business Taxation, Finance, General Accounting, Information Systems, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

Marietta College

Marietta, OH

Specialties: Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, General Accounting, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Bachelor's Degree

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, NY

Specialties: Business Administration, Business Leadership, General Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

Monroe College-Main Campus

Bronx, NY

Specialties: Business Administration, Business Management, General Accounting, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

Otterbein College

Westerville, OH

Specialties: Business Administration, Economics, General Accounting, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Specialties: Business Administration, Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Technology, Financial Services, General Accounting, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Certificate, Associate's Degree

Pace University-New York

New York, NY

Specialties: Business Administration, Business Management, Business Taxation, Financial Management, General Accounting, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
Accreditation: AACSB

St. John's University-New York

Queens, NY

Specialties: Business Management, Business Taxation, Economics, Finance, Financial Accounting, General Accounting, Information Systems, Insurance Services, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
Accreditation: AACSB

SUNY College at Oswego

Oswego, NY

Specialties: Business Administration, Finance, Financial Management, Managerial Accounting, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI

Specialties: Business Administration, Public Accounting
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
Accreditation: AACSB

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