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B.S. Accounting

If you thrive on solving problems and mastering the details, accounting could be your perfect career path. Sullivan’s Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting degree blends accounting, business, and IT skills with real-world applications to prepare you for roles in public accounting, management accounting, tax, and more. With a talented faculty of industry experts, small class sizes, and hands-on learning experiences, you’ll get the personalized attention you need to succeed. Plus, we’ll set you up to pursue certifications like the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) to take your career even further.

Locations: Lexington, Louisa Learning Center, Louisville, Online Learning
Format: On campus or online

Est. time to completion:

36–48 months*

Credit hours:

180

Cost per credit hour:

$430

Hands-on learning

Learn by doing with real-world applications in the classroom.

Experienced faculty

Learn from industry experts who have years of experience in the field.

Personalized attention

Small classes mean more focused learning.

Curriculum

Overview

The Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting prepares students to earn the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification by providing a solid foundation in accounting fundamentals and applications. Students will learn to record business transactions using general ledger software, complete a full accounting cycle through a “Practice Set,” design accounting systems, and apply tax law by preparing realistic tax returns for individuals and corporations. The program also includes hands-on experience with payroll systems and a capstone business policy project, where students manage their own company, make key business decisions, and evaluate their outcomes.

Courses

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ACT 101
Principles of Accounting I
4 credits
ACT 211
Cost Accounting
4 credits
ACT 264
Federal Taxation I
4 credits
ACT 002
Accounting Bachelor Competency Exam Review
0 credits
ACT 102
Principles of Accounting II
4 credits
ACT 103
Principles of Accounting III
4 credits
ACT 201
Intermediate Accounting I
4 credits
ACT 202
Intermediate Accounting II
4 credits
ACT 203
Intermediate Accounting III
4 credits
ACT 334
Federal Taxation II
4 credits
ACT 404
Managerial Accounting
4 credits
ACT 424
Auditing
4 credits
BUS 204
Introduction to Business Law and Ethics
4 credits
CMM 401
Principles of Conflict Management
4 credits
CMM 402
Managing Diversity
4 credits
CMM 403
The Manager as Negotiator
4 credits
CSC 118
Computer Applications I
4 credits
CSC 218
Computer Applications II
4 credits
ECO 201
Microeconomics
4 credits
ECO 202
Macroeconomics
4 credits
Elective Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective
4 credits
ENG 101
Composition I
4 credits
ENG 102
Composition II
4 credits
ENG 204
Advanced Writing
4 credits
FIN 324
Financial Management
4 credits
GEC 220
Essential Strategies for Applied Communications (ESAC)
4 credits
MGT 304
Principles of Management
4 credits
MGT 464
Business Policy
4 credits
MKT 304
Principles of Marketing
4 credits
MTH 202
College Algebra
4 credits
MTH 202
Introduction to Statistics
4 credits
MTH 301
Quantitative Methods
4 credits
PHL 464
Ethics
4 credits
Accounting Electives
16 credits
Business Elective
4 credits
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
4 credits
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
4 credits
Free Electives
24 credits
For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.

The Accounting is part of Sullivan University’s College of Business and Technology.

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