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Accounting Programs at Walden University
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B.S. in Accounting
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In today's increasingly complex and diverse business world, accounting professionals need a broad knowledge of accounting combined with technical and functional expertise. Walden's B.S. in Accounting program is designed to give you a strong foundation in accounting–both in theory and practical application–to help prepare you to advance your career and contribute to your organization.
Our program takes a unique approach that provides you with an introduction to how accounting tools are used in the context of the larger business environment. Then you will learn the knowledge and skills to design, manipulate, and implement accounting products. This intuitive approach to learning allows you to view accounting's role as more than a series of unrelated activities and details, and gives you insight into organizational and ethical issues.
The curriculum is aligned with the national standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), teaching critical content for those students who may wish to continue on to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
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B.S. in Business Administration - Accounting
Description: Recent changes in financial laws and regulations call for higher standards in bookkeeping and accounting practices. With this intensive concentration, you can gain a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis. You can learn how to manage a company's books and records; prepare and read financial statements; and strengthen your knowledge of taxation, auditing, and managerial accounting.
The Accounting concentration can give you valuable skills, whether you are in an accounting or bookkeeping position or pursuing an accounting career in the private, government, or nonprofit sector.
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B.S. in Business Administration - Finance
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In this concentration, you'll learn how to effectively assess and guide the operation of an organization. The curriculum will help you gain insights into the key financial levers of an organization and, as a result, help management direct the organization to optimize its value to both its employees and other shareholders.
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D.B.A. - Accounting
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In the Accounting specialization, you will have the opportunity to learn the foundational methods of managerial accounting and use them in the development of evaluation systems. You will explore the underlying theories of performance evaluation and corporate governance and apply them to real-world business challenges in the domestic and global marketplaces.
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M.B.A. in Corporate Finance
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With a specialization in Finance, you will broaden your knowledge of corporate finance to make more informed business decisions. Gain an overview of financial principles and accepted practices in financial markets, thrift institutions, commercial and investment banking, while you learn the fundamentals of financial modeling.
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M.S. in Accounting & Management
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Whether you are beginning your accounting career or seeking to advance in your current profession through a deeper understanding of advanced accounting principles, Walden's M.S. in Accounting & Management program can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen your analytical and critical–thinking skills while you explore the latest regulations, trends, and issues shaping the accounting industry. The M.S. in Accounting & Management program allows for a broader overview of accounting and management issues.
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M.S. in Accounting & Management - Accountants as Strategic Managers
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With the Accountants as Strategic Managers specialization, you can focus on creating growth and value for your organization through the design and implementation of effective business strategies. Building on five core accounting courses, this specialization can help enhance your decision–making, critical–thinking, and analytical skills to address the challenges and opportunities organizations face in today's business climate.
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M.S. in Accounting & Management - Self-Designed
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Tailor your studies to complement your goals with the Self–Designed specialization. Build on the skills and knowledge gained in the core accounting program by choosing five management, leadership, and accounting courses that best match your professional objectives.
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M.S. in Accounting - Accounting for the Professional
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Today's accountants face a number of new and emerging challenges, including the need to keep up with international accounting standards in order to effectively manage forensic and auditing issues. The Accounting for the Professional specialization will expose you to accounting theories, current trends and ideas in the accounting industry, and the techniques needed to manage regulatory compliance, business risk, and the future of an organization.
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M.S. in Accounting - Accounting with CPA Emphasis
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This specialization provides a balanced curriculum that reflects the coursework and credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA Examination in most states.* Blending accounting theory with its practical application also provides a solid foundation in problem-solving, managing risk, understanding the impact of regulatory compliance, and using accounting practices and tax strategies in a dynamic business environment that will be critical to your career goals.
* Most states require individuals to complete 150 semester hours in certain subject areas in order to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and/or obtain a CPA license. This program was developed to reflect the content requirements of certain states by providing graduate–level courses in topics such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounting. Individuals seeking to become CPAs should review the educational requirements for their state to ensure the content requirements are being met. For more information, refer to the state's Board of Accountancy or related agency. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on CPA requirements, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all exam and licensing requirements. Walden makes no representation or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to sit for the CPA exam or obtain a CPA license. Please speak with an Enrollment Advisor for additional guidance.
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