
Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Save an estimated $800 annually. Tuition rates will remain steady for the 2022-23 academic year.
To view a cost breakdown of tuition and fees, visit our Tuition & Fees: Online Students page.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
It prepares students to enrich the accounting profession through examining, scrutinizing, inspecting, and investigating fraud. Applied learning is crucial, and course projects frequently involve identifying how forensic accounting findings are currently used in court cases to detect business scandals and prosecute white-collar criminals.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Curriculum
The online bachelor’s in accounting program’s comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip you with theoretical foundations, sound principles, and practical skills for the accounting profession. Coursework focuses on building specialized expertise in forensic accounting, to develop graduates who can detect and prevent fraud in financial operations. Listed below are some of the courses offered to students:
- Forensic & Investigative Accounting
- Detection & Prevention of Fraudulent Financial Statements
- Governmental & Nonprofit Accounting
- Fraud Examination
- Auditing
Program Length
Program Cost
All students enrolled in the bachelor’s degree in accounting online program at Point University pay the same tuition rate, regardless of the state the student resides in. Already one of the most affordable choices among private colleges, Point University offers online students almost 40% off regular on-campus tuition.
RATE: $410 per credit hour*
To view a complete breakdown of tuition and fees, visit our Tuition & Fees: Online Students page.
*Tuition rate effective through summer semester 2023.
Career Opportunities
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Budget Analyst
- Government Accountant
Admission Requirements
The first step to apply for admission is to complete the free application. After you complete your application, an enrollment specialist will work with you to complete your file. Your application file for this program requires:
- Transcripts from all previously attended schools*
- Minimum 2.0 GPA**
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*If you have less than 12 transferable college credits when you apply, your official high school transcript or GED certificate is required.
**Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement may qualify for “Probationary Admission.”
I would have never imagined that I would be able to say that I am a college graduate! Point made it possible to obtain my bachelor’s degree from the comfort of my own home. They made what many would consider a "scary experience" so fearless.
- Chiquita Jackson, online student
#9 Best Online Christian College (2021)
ONLINE LEARNING
Point University offers the accounting program in a fully-online format. Online students engage in asynchronous learning through a course website that facilitates interaction with their instructor and classmates.