Bachelor of Science in Accounting Online

Turn financial expertise into career advancement: Earn your AACSB-accredited accounting degree fully online and on your schedule in this accelerated program.

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Start class: 1/27/27
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Overview

Launch or grow your accounting career with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting online program

$473 Per Credit Hour
Up to 90 hours Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is fully online and asynchronous for working professionals ready to earn their degree and advance in the field. Backed by AACSB accreditation, this career-focused online accounting program builds proficiency in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, cost accounting, and business law, with a forward-looking emphasis on data analytics and AI-powered tools.

Whether you're aiming for a promotion or your CPA credential, this accredited online accounting degree program delivers the depth and flexibility you need. With up to 90 transfer credits accepted, multiple start dates per year, and seven-week terms, this program empowers you to complete your degree without pausing your career.

Accreditation:

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The Department of Business programs at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

In this online B.S. in Accounting program, you will learn to:

  • Prepare corporate financial statements and analyze corporate annual reports
  • Apply cost concepts to support managerial decision-making
  • Understand the audit process and be able to audit internal, governmental, and operational reports
  • Articulate federal income taxation concepts and principles and be able to prepare and consult on tax returns for individuals, C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and estates and trusts
  • Have familiarity with various areas of law, including common law, uniform commercial codes, contracts, torts, and bankruptcy
  • Apply professional and ethical guidelines based on real-life case studies
In this online B.S. in Accounting program, you will learn to:+
  • Prepare corporate financial statements and analyze corporate annual reports
  • Apply cost concepts to support managerial decision-making
  • Understand the audit process and be able to audit internal, governmental, and operational reports
  • Articulate federal income taxation concepts and principles and be able to prepare and consult on tax returns for individuals, C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and estates and trusts
  • Have familiarity with various areas of law, including common law, uniform commercial codes, contracts, torts, and bankruptcy
  • Apply professional and ethical guidelines based on real-life case studies

As a graduate, you will be prepared for a variety of accounting careers, including:

  • Accountant (Forensic/Government/Staff/Tax)
  • Accounting Manager
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/Payroll Clerk
  • Bookkeeper
  • Budget Analyst
  • Certified Internal Auditor
  • Comptroller/Controller
As a graduate, you will be prepared for a variety of accounting careers, including:+
  • Accountant (Forensic/Government/Staff/Tax)
  • Accounting Manager
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/Payroll Clerk
  • Bookkeeper
  • Budget Analyst
  • Certified Internal Auditor
  • Comptroller/Controller

Also available:

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers a variety of undergraduate programs. Learn about our other online bachelor’s degree programs.

$473 Per Credit Hour
Up to 90 hours Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours
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Tuition

Affordable, per-credit tuition with no hidden fees

Tuition for the B.S. in Accounting program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.

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Per Credit Hour Per Course
$473 $1,413

Tuition breakdown:

$473 Per Credit Hour

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Calendar

Find the term that works for your schedule

The B.S. in Accounting is delivered in an online format ideal for working adults, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.

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TermStart DateApp DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineClass End DateTerm Length
Spring I1/27/271/18/271/18/271/26/272/4/243/17/277 weeks
Spring II3/18/273/5/273/5/273/17/273/25/275/14/277 weeks

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1/18/27 Apply Date
1/27/27 Class Starts

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Admissions

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For admission into this accounting program online, you must provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended, as well as meet the requirements below.

Admission Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • All official transcripts
  • No fee to apply
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Freshmen

  • GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale unweighted
  • High School transcript or equivalent or all college transcripts for completed college-level course(s)

Transfer Student (12+ transferable credits)

  • GPA 2.0 or higher for transferable credit
  • Proof of High School Diploma or GED if the student does not already hold an AA/AS and official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended

International Student

  • GPA 2.0
  • Official transcripts in English translation documenting completion of secondary school and attendance at all other institutions of higher education (if applicable)
  • Transcripts must be submitted to a professional evaluation service that is recognized through NACES (naces.org). Education Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) and World Education Services (WES) are recommended. An additional fee will be charged by the evaluation service.
  • Transfer students require a course-by-course evaluation. Freshman student evaluation does not need to be course by course. The evaluation cannot be more than five years old.
  • Proof of English Proficiency: (if education was not conducted in English)
    • TOEFL, 71 (internet based)
    • IELTS, 6.0
    • ACT English subscore, 23 or higher
    • DuoLingo, 100 or higher
    • Pearsons, 45 or higher

Official transcripts from high schools or all institutions of higher education previously attended or GED/HSED scores should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UW-Parkside at this address:

Admissions Office

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

900 Wood Road

Kenosha, WI 53144

Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically by selecting UW-Parkside as the receiving institution and/or providing [email protected] as the email address.

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to upload a copy of their unofficial transcripts and a current resume at the time of application at: https://your.uwp.edu/register/appdocs.

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Courses

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The B.S. in Accounting online curriculum is comprised of 120 credit hours, including fundamental preparation courses, business foundation core courses, concentration courses, concentration electives, and general university degree requirements.

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Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Develops and applies principles and models of demand and supply, consumer behavior, producer behavior, competitive and imperfectly competitive markets, and related contemporary economic policy issues. Prerequisites: MATH 104 or MATH 111 with a C- or better.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Develops and applies principles and models of economic aggregates such as national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and the monetary system and analyzes monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisites: MATH 104 or MATH 111 with a C- or better.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Develops professional speaking and presentation skills in live and virtual contexts. Explores methods of persuasion, argumentation, and organization in virtual and physical speaking contexts. Prerequisites: None.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Surveys applied business concepts that include statistics, mathematics, operations management, accounting, finance, marketing, and project management. Emphasizes using data and spreadsheets as a means for modeling business concepts.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Writing instruction with an emphasis on presenting written and oral reports and interpreting technical writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 with a grade of C- or better.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces financial accounting emphasizing basic concepts and procedures in accumulating, measuring, and communicating financial information. Includes preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial statements. Prerequisites: MATH 104 or MATH 111.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Identifies relevant accounting and financial information for managerial decisions. Analyzes product costing, pricing, capital budgeting, profit planning, performance reporting and variance analysis. Prerequisites: ACCT 201, ECON 120, QM 210, Microsoft Excel knowledge.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Explores the legal and ethical environment in which business operates, with emphasis on government regulation. Prerequisites: None.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces descriptive statistical analysis; probability and expectation; discrete and continuous probability models; sampling distributions; hypothesis testing and estimation. Emphasizes conceptual understanding of statistical analysis and its application to and interpretation for business problems. Prerequisites: MATH 112 or QM 110.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Explains advanced inferential techniques including analysis of variance; simple and multiple linear correlation and regression techniques; Bayesian decision analysis; time-series analysis; non-parametric techniques; use of computer analysis for applied business problems. Prerequisites: QM 210; completion of a minimum of 54 credits, business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the role of the operations function in an organization; strategy and competitiveness, supply chain management, forecasting and inventory control. total quality management, statistical quality control, lean manufacturing, scheduling, project management, and application of these principles in manufacturing and service organizations. Prerequisites: QM 210; completion of a minimum of 54 credits, business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the computer as a problem-solving tool, as part of data processing systems, MIS and decision support systems; information systems planning and development; explores database management, networking and web technologies; project management. Prerequisites: ACCT 201; completion of a minimum of 54 credits; business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces concepts and practices of managerial finance, time value of money, bond and stock valuation, financial statements, capital budgeting and cost of capital. Prerequisites: ACCT 201, ECON 121; QM 210 or MATH 309; completion of a minimum of 54 credits; business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces individual and group behavior in organizations and to organizational theory. Includes motivation, communication, stress, leadership decision-making, organizational processes and structures, and interactions between organizations and external environments.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the general marketing process, which is involved in the distribution and exchange of goods and services. Surveys product, pricing, promotion, distribution, and buyer behavior variables within the context of market planning. Prerequisites: ECON 120; completion of a minimum of 54 credits, business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on strategic management as a critical function and responsibility of general managers. Encompasses all functional areas of an organization including marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, and management information systems. Develops critical skills in analyzing organizations, their competitive environments, and strategic alternatives. Prerequisites: Senior standing; FIN 330, MGT 349, MKT 350; business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines income statements and balance sheets with in-depth study of accounting for assets, liabilities, and owners' equity.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Covers accounting for pensions, leases, income taxes, changing prices, as well as the statement of cash flows, revenue recognition, and accounting changes and error analysis.
Duration: 15 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examination of the U.S. federal income tax law pertaining to individuals, including business and investment activities.
Duration: 15 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the U.S. federal income tax law pertaining to corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Applies accounting principles and procedures to business combinations, foreign operations and transactions, governmental and nonprofit organizations and partnerships.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines cost information for management planning and control. Includes capital budgeting, project appraisal, marketing cost effectiveness, segment reporting, transfer pricing, measuring divisional performance and profit analysis.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Delves into auditing of financial statements and internal control. Emphasizes AICPA standards, audit reports, audit evidence including sampling, EDP auditing, professional ethics, and accountant's legal liability.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Covers substantive areas of law relating to business including contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code and business organizations.
Duration: 15 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Covers fundamental concepts and practical applications of designing AIS in modern business environments, including data collection, processing, internal controls, and emerging technologies.
Duration: 15 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the nature of ethics and its relationship to law and religion. Discusses and appraises typical meta-ethical challenges to the possibility of ethics, such as relativism, subjectivism, positivism, naturalism, and egoism. Examines the most important normative ethical systems: virtue ethics, deontology, and utilitarianism, with particular emphasis on the work of Aristotle, Mill and Kant.

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