Bachelor's in Accounting

Earn your BBA from one of the best accounting schools

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting (120 credits)

Gain accounting knowledge and know-how while learning key accounting principles in the bachelor of accounting program at Davenport University –– one of only eight schools granted special accounting accreditation by the IACBE. Davenport’s BBA accounting program is uniquely focused on technical skills and theory, and is aligned with CPA, CFE and CMA exams and more.

Davenport’s special IACBE accounting accreditation lets you know you’re choosing one of the best accounting schools in the nation — one that will prepare you for a successful career in accounting. In fact, our BBA accounting qualifies for our Employment Guarantee.

Earn your accounting online degree through Davenport’s innovative Global Campus or earn your BBA accounting on our campuses in Warren, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing. No matter which option you choose, you’ll have small classes taught by caring and invested accounting faculty who have real-world CPA experience with the world’s big four accounting firms. 

How to become an accountant 

As you explore how to become an accountant, it’s important to know that earning a bachelor in accounting is considered the minimum requirement to becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). With the BBA accounting at Davenport, you’ll be well-prepared not only for the CPA exam but for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams as well. Through your courses, internships, access to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and Business Professionals of America (BPA) competitions, you’ll gain real accounting experience that prepares you to work in public, private or government accounting.   

Explore classes for Davenport’s bachelor of accounting

Master accounting principles through strong foundational courses delivered through Davenport’s accounting online degree or in-person bachelor of accounting. The curriculum for the bachelor degree of accounting uniquely focuses on technical skills and theory and aligns with CPA, CFE and CMA exam prep.