Harold Walter Siebens School of Business
Accounting Degree
Business Bachelor’s Degree Program
Become the numbers expert you’re made to be when you learn to develop, interpret, and communicate data in any organizational setting. BVU’s committed business faculty will help you build your analytic skills and attention to detail. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to take the CPA exam and succeed in this high-demand field.
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Why should I earn an accounting degree?
Fast Growth
The number of accounting jobs is projected to grow 11 percent from 2014 to 2024 — faster than average.
A ‘Best Job’
U.S. News & World Report ranked accounting in its 2019 list of "Best Jobs.”
Top 10 degree
Accounting tops the list of most sought-after college majors, year after year.
What Can I Do With an Accounting Degree
- Corporate accountant
- Government accountant
- Internal auditor
- Management consultant
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- Online & On Site
On Campus
Storm Lake
Why study accounting at BVU?
Double Major
All Storm Lake accounting students graduate with a double major in business and accounting. That means you graduate a head above most accounting majors from other schools and are prepared to compete in the job market.
CPA Preparation
You’ll be well-equipped to take the CPA exam when you graduate. Experience valuable sessions and network with accounting professionals from across the state at the annual CPA Career Awareness Conference.
Connections
Students who participate in Accounting Interview Day, hosted by the Iowa College Recruiting Network, have the opportunity to interview a variety of accounting employers in one day, including Big Four firms, regional CPA firms, and corporations. BVU accounting grads work at KPMG, Deloitte, Minnesota Vikings, TD&T CPAs and Advisors, and more.
Join a Welcoming Community.
Share Remarkable Experiences.
ALEXIS KELLER
Alexis is the president of the Accounting and Business Association at BVU, In summer 2017, she landed an internship with Linn & Associates in Chicago. While there, Alexis conducted economic research and used the information to develop marketing materials. The following year, Alexis scored another internship in accounting and finance with Lincoln Savings Bank near Cedar Falls, Iowa. To top that, Alexis already has an internship lined up for summer 2019 with Wells Enterprises. At BVU, Alexis has traveled to Costa Rica as part of BVU’s January Interim program, as well as to Chicago and St. Louis with fellow School of Business students.
Online & On Site
Learn Completely Online
Earn your degree at your convenience with our easy-to-access, fully online curriculum. With one click, you can view assignments and grades, set up appointments with specialized tutors around the clock, access the student lounge, engage in group discussions, or contact professors. Get the BVU experience on your schedule, wherever you are.
Learn at a BVU Site
You can earn your Bachelor of Accounting degree without leaving your community. BVU partners with Iowa community colleges throughout the state so you can take classes in person with expert faculty in a supportive environment — we accept 100% of transfer credits from these partner colleges.
Transfer to BVU
BVU has transfer agreements with Iowa’s community colleges, helping you get the most out of your hard-earned credits.
Contact an academic advisor at 712.749.1000 to see how your credits will transfer.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
We’ll help you figure out your options for financial assistance and possible scholarships.
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Our instructors are committed to helping you build the future of Iowa and beyond.
See Our FacultyTransfer Your Credits
Do you have previously earned credits or an associate’s degree? BVU accepts most—if not all—of your credits so you don’t have to retake courses.
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