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.
Build Your Network
Travel with faculty to business networking events and conferences in places such as St. Louis, Chicago, and Minneapolis. You will connect with alumni from a variety of companies that will allow you to build your network in the accounting industry.
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
During her time as a student, Alexis landed an internship with Linn & Associates in Chicago. While there, she conducted economic research and used the information to develop marketing materials. The following year, she scored another internship in accounting and finance with Lincoln Savings Bank near Cedar Falls, Iowa, and then rounded out her experience with an internship at Wells Enterprises in Le Mars, Iowa. Alexis enjoyed her time as president of the Accounting and Business Association, a BVU student organization, plus traveled to Costa Rica, Chicago, and St. Louis for academic trips.
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.
Accounting Courses
Financial Aid & Scholarships
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Our instructors are committed to helping you build the future of Iowa and beyond.
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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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With BVU's Plus One program, you can earn your 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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Find out more about earning a bachelor’s in accounting with BVU.
