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Associate of Arts in Accounting

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What You Will Learn
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Start Your Career with an Associate in Accounting

The business world is constantly changing with the development of new technologies and strategies, but one thing that remains constant is the need for accountants. If you are trying to break into the field of public or private accounting, financial planning, or financial analysis, Liberty University’s online A.A. in Accounting degree is designed to get you started. An online degree in accounting will allow you to further your career by gaining a foothold in the business field. While pursuing this accounting degree, you will learn how to navigate the business world with morality in a field with so many gray areas.

Our online associate degree program is a stepping stone to a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting. We have designed the A.A. in Accounting online degree to be completed in as little as a year and a half without any required visits to our campus in Lynchburg, Virginia. You can work on your degree from home without the stress of commuting or attending residential classes. With a background in business training from a Christian worldview, graduates of Liberty University’s online Associate of Arts in Accounting degree program have the tools they need to enter the business world as Champions for Christ.

Our School of Business is among only 3% of business schools worldwide to earn ACBSP accreditation.

 

What Will You Learn in Our A.A. in Accounting?

  • Essential business law concepts that will ensure you remain compliant
  • Financial accounting assessment methods and useful reporting tools
  • Managerial accounting skills to make you a better leader in business
  • Principles of marketing that will help you better utilize business assets for success

If you pursue our A.A. in Accounting online degree, you will be equipped with the knowledge and in-demand skills to move forward with your career and continue on to a bachelor’s degree. Liberty’s online accounting associate’s degree provides a broad selection of key skills from communications to business technology, in addition to your core accounting classes in order to prepare you to adapt to the changing needs of the business field. Along with foundational general education and Christian life and thought courses grounded in a biblical worldview, you will have a well-rounded curriculum to prepare you both academically and spiritually to be a Champion for Christ in the business world. You may also be interested in exploring our Associate of Arts in Business or our Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Data Analysis.

Potential Careers for A.A. in Accounting Graduates

  • Corporate accounting
  • Education
  • Government
  • Nonprofit
  • Public accounting

Benefits of Pursuing Your A.A. in Accounting with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online accounting degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
  • You can complete our Associate of Arts in Accounting degree in as little as 1.5 years.
  • Liberty’s School of Business has achieved accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote professional excellence.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page
60

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Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Oct 21, 2024

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ACBSP

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With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.

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Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.

No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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