Accounting

Why Accounting (ACCT)?

Rapid advances in technology, including point-of-sale terminals, automated teller machines, optical scanners and use of local area data transfer networks, have dramatically changed the work responsibilities of accountants like bookkeepers and financial clerks. Instead of simply entering data, they are now required to perform a broader range of professional accounting tasks such as tracking financial records and transactions, as well as payroll handling and billing functions. These accounting degree holders have the knowledge, skills and abilities to function as entry-level professionals in a wide range of positions in pubic accounting, non-profit organizations and government.

Earn your associate degree in Accounting from DeVry - in less than 2 years! - and launch your accounting career with a strong foundation in the principles of financial accounting and reporting, managerial accounting, personal taxation and, more critically today, the required accounting.

Why DeVry for Accounting?

For students seeking the most comprehensive, hands-on and career-oriented accounting degree program, DeVry will give you the best advantage. Here's why:

• Recognized leader.
  A leader in technology-based business education for over 75 years, DeVry prepares you for high-demand, high-paying careers in accounting.
• Employer approved.
  DeVry works with business and accounting industry leaders to design programs that produce graduates who meet their needs. Plus, our accounting degree holders have the communications and teamwork skills that today's employers seek.
• Career-focused education.
  DeVry offers an accelerated associate degree program, application-based learning in up-to-date computer labs, accessible faculty with professional credentials and real-world experience, and the ultimate flexibility of an accounting degree earned online.
• Bachelor's degree completion.
  In addition to earning a bachelor's degree, many accounting associate degree holders continue their education by earning CPA, CFA or CFE credentials through the Master of Accounting and Financial Management program offered by DeVry's Keller Graduate School.
• Career advancement.
  In addition to earning a bachelor's degree, many accounting technology associate degree holders continue their education by earning CPA, CFA or CFE credentials through the Master of Accounting and Financial Management program offered by DeVry's Keller Graduate School.
• Successful graduates.
  For the year ending with the October '07 graduates, 100% of U.S. DeVry Accounting graduates were employed in their field and enjoying a salary averaging over $33,000. (Of graduates who actively pursued and obtained employment and those who were already employed in education-related careers within 180 days of graduation.)