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 Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Midland. 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 4 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.
Why study accounting principles at Davenport University?
Through Davenport’s bachelor degree of accounting, you’ll learn to prepare financial statements and use accounting standards and information as a decision-making tool. You’ll learn from passionate accounting faculty who will guide and mentor you throughout your bachelor of accounting program and into your career in accounting.
Experience the Davenport difference:
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Prep for CPA & moreAttract better jobs and higher pay with a bachelor in accounting that prepares for CPA, CFE and CMA plus CGFM, CFM & CIA exams. |
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Credit for QuickBooksIf you’ve earned certification in QuickBooks you can transfer in credit for Accounting 220: Accounting Information Technology. |
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Be of serviceGain hands-on experience and be of service, too, by completing free income tax assistance for low-income families through VITA. |
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Real-world experienceReceive professional accountancy experience in various fields of accounting by completing the BBA accounting internship course. |
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5-year bachelor’s/master’sThrough Davenport’s honors accounting program you can earn your bachelor’s and master’s in accounting in just five years. |
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Excel in your careerHone the skills you need to excel in a career as a tax accountant, auditor, CPA and more through the Davenport BBA accounting. |
“The bachelor in accounting program at Davenport University is exceptional. The professors truly invest in students and take the time to develop relationships with them. They work tirelessly to ensure students receive the help they need to succeed.”
-Jordyn Skinner, BBA Accounting, 2020
Get started on your bachelor of accounting
Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your bachelor degree of accounting.
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