BA in Accounting

Our Bachelor of Arts in Accounting prepares you for a career in financial, managerial and cost accounting, tax planning, auditing, international accounting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. The program, offered 100% online, may also provide a foundation for becoming a certified public accountant (CPA).

U.S. News & World Report has recognized Florida Tech for Top Tier Online Bachelor's Programs and Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans (2022).

What You'll Learn

Our BA in Accounting is built upon a broad-based liberal arts foundation and includes career-specific concentration courses, such as Cost Accounting, Auditing, and Compensation and Benefits. You will learn how to establish an accounting information system and maintain accounting standards. You will also incorporate principles and procedures of internal and public auditing. See sample curriculum here. Find textbooks and materials required for each specific term.

Accreditation

Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees.

Florida Tech’s BA in Accounting is housed under the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business, which is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) to award associate’s, bachelor’s and MBA degrees.

Careers

As a BA in Accounting degree holder, you’ll have a wide variety of potential career paths in the private and public sectors, including income tax accountant, internal auditor, financial procedures analyst, budget analyst, controller, government contracts manager, tax associate, and accountant.

When you enter the field of accounting, you will need licenses in the state or states where you will provide services. Please review the professional licensing information related to Florida Tech’s accounting programs in Florida and other states.