College of
Business &
Management
Bachelor’s Degree Program
Accounting
about this
degree program
general education
coursework
Accounting is the language of business, vital to
understanding and communicating critical financial
information, such as profits and losses, assets
and liabilities, and cash flow. Earning a bachelor’s
degree in Accounting at DeVry University can help
you launch a successful career in many business
areas and industries, such as finance, management,
entertainment, operations management, or forensic
accounting.
At DeVry University, we believe in the value
of a comprehensive education. This means
broadening your knowledge and skill sets
beyond the area of your degree program,
to help prepare you to succeed in today’s
diverse and evolving workplace.
DeVry University’s Bachelor’s in Accounting degree
program can help prepare you for the workplace by
teaching you key business concepts and tactics, while
sharpening your communication and interpersonal
skills. Our curriculum can help you understand the
core concepts of accounting, why it is so fundamental
to businesses, and how using accounting can help
businesses operate, perform and grow more efficiently.
Our coursework includes an introduction to business
and technology, as well as the study of data analysis,
database management, and budgeting and forecasting.
As a student you can utilize our curriculum and
classroom education to address real business issues
taken from the boardrooms and offices of Fortune 500
companies.
From day one, you can learn important
analytical and communication skills,
such as problem-solving, reasoning and
analysis, academic and professional
writing, plus mathematics and statistics
skills. These skills can better equip you
to work across cultures and understand a
wide range of concepts that influence your
area of study.
General Education Coursework:
• Communication Skills
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Personal and Professional Development
• Social Sciences
core-degree
coursework
all
of these courses
1
of these courses
1
of these courses
ACCT-304
ACCT-305
ACCT-312
ACCT-439
ACCT-444
Intermediate Accounting I
Intermediate Accounting II
Intermediate Accounting III
Professional Ethics for Accountants
Auditing
ACCT-324
ACCT-429
Federal Tax Accounting
Federal Income Taxation
ACCT-344
ACCT-346
Cost Accounting
Managerial Accounting
1
of these courses
Note: DeVry’s academic catalog, available via www.devry.edu/uscatalog, contains the most current
and detailed program information, including graduation requirements.
ACCT-352
ACCT-451
Business Information Systems with Lab
Accounting Information Systems with Lab
Bachelor’s Degree Program
College of
Business &
Management
Accounting
careers in
accounting
knowledge
and skills
A degree in accounting can be the gateway to a wide variety of careers in industries ranging from
technology and business to entertainment and hospitality. Accountants not only handle business
functions like bookkeeping, payroll and billing, they can also be involved in purchasing, forensic
analysis, financial management and can be an important part of the team guiding a company to
greater growth and success.
Financial Accounting 2 — Understand financial
foundations, including asset recognition and
measurement; external reporting; accounting for income
taxes, pensions and other post-retirement benefits;
shareholders’ equity, share-based compensation and
earnings per share; accounting changes and error
correction; and statements of cash flow.
By earning a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from DeVry University you can have a strong
foundation in accounting and economics, as well as a thorough understanding of business
technology, government laws and regulations, and even business administration and
management. This knowledge can help you handle the accounting needs of many different
types of both large and small businesses.
Graduates of DeVry University’s Bachelor’s in Accounting degree program may consider careers
including:
• Financial Examiner
• Budget Analyst
• Financial Manager
• Claim Examiner
• Purchasing Agent
• Cost Estimator
• Purchasing Manager
• Credit Analyst
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of accountants and auditors is projected
to grow by 22 percent. “An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and
corporate governance regulations, and increased accountability for protecting an organization’s
stakeholders will drive job growth.” Furthermore, growth in employment of financial analysts,
which is also a potential career option for someone with an accounting degree, is projected 20
percent during the 2008-18 decade, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
“Primary factors for this growth are increasing complexity and global diversification of investments
and growth in the overall amount of assets under management.”1
Auditing 2 — Examine the principles, practices and
procedures used by public accountants for certifying
corporate financial statements.
Accounting Information Systems 2 —
Learn to design, install, operate and manage an
integrated, automated accounting system, including
ledgers, transaction process cycles, application controls,
information security requirements and business
information systems integration.
Federal Income Taxation 2 — Understand business
models such as sole proprietorships, s-corporations
and limited-partnerships, as well as the federal taxation
concepts that apply to them, including income inclusions
and exclusions; property transactions; capital gains and
losses; and tax credits.
Financial Advising 3 — Advise clients in areas such
as compensation, employee health care benefits, the
design of accounting or data processing systems, or longrange tax or estate planning.
did you know?
DeVry University, its Keller Graduate School of Management and Becker Professional Education can
provide you with a Fast Track to a career in Accounting. In as few as 5 years, you can earn a bachelor’s
degree, a master’s degree, and prepare to take the CPA Exam. This path can save you 2 years, 7 courses
and over $10,000 in tuition.
career-focused
coursework
3
of these
courses
all
of these
courses
2-3
of these courses
ACCT-349
ACCT-405
ACCT-424
ACCT-440
BUSN-420
Advanced Cost Accounting
Advanced Accounting
Federal Tax Accounting II
Accounting Research
Business Law
ACCT-461
Accounting Senior Project
Additional required courses: at least 6 semestercredit-hours from any course listed above, provided
prerequisites are satisfied. Some elective hours may
need to be used to meet specialized requirements,
to satisfy pre-requisites for courses in the core or
selection, and/or to meet specific state accountancy
board requirements.
Critical Thinking 3 — Use logic and reasoning
to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Mathematical Reasoning 3 — Use mathematical
formulas to solve problems or project outcomes.
Judgment and Decision-Making 3 — Consider the
relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose
the most appropriate one.
In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry
University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.ncahlc.org. DeVry is
certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. DeVry University is
authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus – 3343 Perimeter
Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. Program availability varies by location. AC0060. ©2014 DeVry
Educational Development Corp. All rights reserved. Version 7/7/14
For comprehensive consumer information, visit devry.edu/ba
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Accountants
and Auditors, on the Internet at www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm (visited February 8, 2012).
DeVry University, on the internet at www.devry.edu/degree-programs/college-business-management/accounting-about.jsp.
3 O*NET OnLine, Accountants, on the Internet at www.online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/13-2011.01 (visited February 8, 2012).
1 2 Visit DeVry.edu or call 888.DEVRY.04