Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Move Your Accounting Career Forward
Graduate READY for Your Accounting Career
Looking for an accounting degree that can work around your life? Earn your online BS in Accounting through a career-focused program that combines practical experience, personal faculty support and the flexibility to keep work, family and other priorities balanced.
The Illinois College accounting program goes beyond teaching theory to prepare you for the next step in your career. You will combine academic preparation with practical experience through internships, career coaching, faculty mentorship and real-world application. Graduate with the knowledge, skills and professional confidence to pursue a career in accounting, advance within your organization or continue toward CPA licensure and graduate study.
As an online accounting student, you will:
- Connect accounting theory to professional decisions through research, case analysis and practical assignments.
- Complete an experiential learning requirement through an accounting internship or Graduate READY: Career Strategies.
- Strengthen the communication and analytical skills employers value through presentations, data evaluation and ethical decision-making.
- Build toward CPA and graduate-school goals with upper-level coursework aligned closely with the three Core sections of the CPA Exam.
Transfer Up to 88 Credit Hours and Finish Sooner!
Your Path to CPA and Beyond
Whether you aspire to earn your CPA license, move into a leadership role or expand your opportunities within the accounting profession, Illinois College provides a strong foundation for long-term growth. Faculty advisors help you explore career paths in public accounting, tax, auditing, corporate accounting and finance while understanding the educational steps needed to achieve your goals.
In this program, you will learn to:
- Analyze financial information, evaluate data quality and apply accounting concepts to realistic business situations
- Assess risk and consider the ethical impact of organizational decisions
- Research, support and communicate professional recommendations to different audiences
Coursework That Connects Theory to Practice
Connect accounting theory to realistic business decisions while strengthening the analytical, ethical and communication skills employers value.
- Financial accounting and reporting
- Cost accounting, tax and auditing
- Accounting information systems and data analysis
- Business ethics, economics and professional communication
A Capstone Grounded in Real Accounting Work
Your capstone experience brings together technical accounting knowledge and professional skills through three focused components:
- A deep-dive research and presentation project on an advanced accounting topic you choose
- Advanced accounting preparation connected to the Financial Accounting and Reporting section of the CPA Exam
- A professional case in which you analyze a company’s financial performance and present recommendations
Turn Your Degree Into Career Momentum
An accounting degree can create opportunities across public accounting, private companies, financial institutions, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. 100% of our students are employed in accounting or pursuing graduate school within three months of graduation.
Annual salary you could earn:
Accountants and Auditors
Budget Analysts
Financial Examiners
Built for Working Adults
Balance your career, family and other responsibilities alongside your education at Illinois College. Our online accounting degree offers asynchronous coursework, transfer-friendly pathways and the ability to complete your degree on a schedule that fits your life. It’s a flexible approach that helps you move forward without putting everything else on hold.
Learn on Your Schedule
Complete coursework when it works for you with no required class meeting time. Study full time or part time in accelerated six- or eight-week subterms and keep making progress at a pace that fits your life.
Make Your Transfer Credits Count
Bring eligible college credits with you and focus on what remains. If you transfer at least 60 credit hours, you may be able to complete the accounting major in 15 months, depending on your transfer evaluation and course load.
Small Classes. Real Connection.
Online accounting classes average 16 students, giving you space to ask questions, receive useful feedback and be known as more than a name on a screen. You will also stay connected to academic advising, tutoring, library staff and online counseling services as you balance school with everything else in your life.
Guidance for Your Next Move
Your faculty advisor can help you explore internships, job opportunities, graduate study and the additional educational steps involved in CPA licensure. Career Readiness staff can help with resumes, mock interviews and internship searches.
Challenging Work. Practical Payoff.
At times, it was challenging and a lot of work, but I really appreciated the assignments and what I was able to learn from the course. The balance between the book and practical application assignments was very beneficial.
- Illinois College accounting student