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 by 2024 — faster than average.
A ‘Best Job’
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks accounting in its 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
- On Campus
- Online
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 ahead of 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
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.
Hybrid Learning
Hybrid courses combine the benefit of live video instruction with the convenience of online learning. Students meet once weekly via Zoom to engage with instructors and classmates on assignments and coursework. In addition to a weekly class, hybrid students complete their coursework online and receive personalized advisement from local BVU site staff.
Accounting Courses
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.
View Course EquivalenciesEarn a Master’s Degree Faster with Our Accelerated Program
With BVU's Plus One program, you can earn your special education, teaching English as a second language, or organizational leadership master's within one year of graduating with your bachelor’s degree.
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