and Programs: An Online Accounting Diploma prepares you for a career in the detail-oriented accounting and financial management fields. Earn an online bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university to prepare for the CPA exam and work as an accountant, auditor, controller, or financial investment consultant. Complete an online associate's degree program, accounting certificate, accounts payable clerk, tax examiner, tax preparer, or Fundamentals of Bookkeeping Certificate to work as a bookkeeper. Coursework is based upon standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).