Online Accounting Colleges

New accounting technologies and increased accountability, including new governmental regulations, have transformed the world of accounting. Accounting programs, including online accounting programs, offer the skills for accountants to stay up-to-date on accounting technologies and regulations. Accounting degrees are available at all levels - associate, bachelor's and master's - but job opportunities could be dependent on the level of degree you earn. With an associate degree, common job options could include auditing clerking and bookkeeping. You could also apply for work as a billing and posting clerk, machine operator or payroll and timekeeping clerk. On the other end, most major corporations require their accountants to be Certified Public Accountants, or CPAs, and/or have a master's degree such as a Master's of Business Administration. In addition to paving the way toward accounting and auditing jobs, higher-level accounting degrees could open doors to high-ladder corporate jobs or help offer you the expertise you need should you be considering launching your own business.

Career outlook for graduates of accounting programs

More than 1.1 million people worked as accountants and auditors nationwide, according to May 2009 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. They earned mean annual wages of $67,360, according to the BLS. Job growth for accountants and auditors is projected at 22 percent and job openings could increase by 279,000 positions during the 2008-2018 decade, according to the BLS.