Auburn Accounting Online

AUBURN ACCOUNTING ONLINE

WELCOME

We are thrilled that you are considering Auburn University and the Harbert College of Business for the next step in your accounting journey. The Harbert College of Business has long been an innovator in distance education with over 30 years of experience. Our online students receive the exact same instruction and degrees and can expect the same quality education as their campus peers. If you have any questions about one of our online programs and which is the best fit for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

ANDEE HODO, CPA Director, Graduate and Online Programs 350 Lowder Hall andee.hodo@auburn.edu 334-844-6207

THE AUBURN

DIFFERENCE

At Auburn, we understand that pursuing a degree while working full-time is a delicate balancing act. Distance students need flexibility and convenience to balance family, work and school responsibilities without sacrificing a quality education from an AACSB- accredited and respected institution.

The online accounting programs offered at Auburn University combine traditional instruction with modern technology delivery to offer educational opportunities to working professionals beyond Auburn’s campus. Since 1989, the Harbert College of Business has been known for the quality of its online programs, as well as for its innovative course delivery.

WHY ACCOUNTING?

Invest in your future and reap huge returns by pursuing an accounting degree from the Harbert College of Business. You will gain tangible skills that can be applied in all areas of business and receive the knowledge and credentials needed to take your career to the next level. In addition, students who successfully pass the CPA Exam and hold a Master of Accountancy degree will have an even larger increase in job prospects.

The School of Accountancy at Auburn University is accredited by the Association

to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the gold standard of business and accounting education.

ENGAGED LEARNING

Traditional campus courses are recorded in smart classrooms and online students view the lectures via streaming video either live or at a time convenient to their work schedules. Online discussion boards supplement in-class discussions and facilitate interaction among peers and professors.

Our instructional delivery is unique in that online students are receiving

the exact same instruction as their campus peers and not courses developed solely for online students. The academic programs offered by the Auburn University School of Accountancy require the same rigor, standards and student accountability as the campus options.

BY THE NUMBERS

STATES 31

FACULTY: 100%

We have students all across the country participate in one of the five online accounting programs.

Every faculty member teaching online students has a terminal degree (Ph.D or JD) and also teaches the equivalent campus section of the course.

PASS RATE: 90%

AVERAGE AGE: 33

The average pass rates on the CPA Exam for students with an advanced degree from Auburn University was 90% in 2018 for first time test takers and 70% for all alumni sitting for the Exam for the first time.

Our students have an average age of 33 with almost 10 years of work

experience. Students range from traditional age master’s students to students nearing the end of their professional careers and are looking to transition to part-time retirement work.

OFFERED PROGRAMS

The Harbert College of Business offers five online accounting programs for those seeking professional advancement or a change in their career path to accounting:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accountancy) (BSBA)

• Undergraduate Certificate in Accountancy (UCA)

• Accounting Bridge (Bridge)

• Graduate Certificate in Accountancy (GCA)

• Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

“

The online Auburn MAcc students hired by Aflac Internal Audit have consistently demonstrated creativity, technical proficiency and a strong spirit of collaboration in all aspects of their work. ”

M. Lamar Barnett Vice President, U.S. Internal Audit Aflac, Inc. Columbus, Georgia

OFFERED PROGRAMS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTANCY)

It's never too late to change your major. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accountancy) (BSBA) is 100% online and the perfect program for those who already hold an AASCB-accredited business degree and are looking to either change careers to accounting or gain the competitive edge to move up the corporate ladder.

The BSBA in accountancy was the first online undergraduate degree program offered by Auburn University and is tailored for working professionals who want to further their education and pursue a degree in accounting without relocating their families or giving up their full-time jobs.

INFORMATION PROGRAM

30 semester hours (10 classes)

Program Length

Five semesters taking two classes per semester

Time to Complete

Deadlines

Fall – June 1, Spring – October 1, and Summer – March 1

AASCB-accredited, four-year business degree and competitive academic credentials

Prerequisites

$775 per credit hour

Tuition

Curriculum helps satisfy the educational requirements for the CPA Exam in most states

CPA Exam

Student loans available through Auburn’s financial aid office

Financial Aid

“

The accounting program at Auburn is AACSB-accredited which will give me a greater advantage above other candidates in the job market. Plus, I appreciate the online second bachelor’s degree program because it allows me to earn my degree while working around my schedule.”

Grace Johnson Loan Administrator Cleveland, Mississippi

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accountancy)

Many states require a specific number of accounting hours to be eligible to sit for the CPA Exam in addition to holding a bachelor's degree. The Undergraduate Certificate in Accountancy (UCA) is designed to provide students with the coursework needed to fulfill the educational requirements to sit for the Exam, as well as learn the material required to be academically prepared for the Exam. UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTANCY

INFORMATION PROGRAM

Program Length

24 semester hours (eight classes)

Time to Complete

Four semesters taking two classes per semester

Deadlines

Fall – June 1, Spring – October 1, and Summer – March 1

Prerequisites

Regionally-accredited, four-year degree and completion of business foundation courses

Tuition

$775 per credit hour

CPA Exam

Helps satisfy the educational requirements for the CPA Exam in most states

Financial Aid

Certificate programs do not qualify for federal financial aid

OFFERED PROGRAMS

ACCOUNTING BRIDGE

Having a master's degree and a CPA license can increase your career options. However, many candidates are lacking the accounting foundation courses needed to apply for the Master of Accountancy (MAcc). The Accounting Bridge program is 100% online, provides the needed accounting prerequisites, and is the most efficient path to either the MAcc or the Graduate Certicate in Accountancy (GCA) programs.

INFORMATION PROGRAM

Program Length

21 semester hours (7 classes) or fewer

Deadlines

Fall – June 1, Spring – October 1, and Summer – March 1

Prerequisites

Regionally-accredited, four-year degree and completion of business foundation courses

Tuition

$775 per credit hour

CPA Exam

Bridge plus MAcc satisfies the educational requirements for the CPA Exam in most states

Financial Aid

Student loans available through Auburn’s financial aid office

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTANCY

Take your career to the next level by pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Accountancy (GCA). Upon completion, you ’ ll be able to expand opportunities at your current organization, meet regional accreditation standards

(e.g., Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.) for teaching at the collegiate level, meet requirements to sit for the CPA Exam and matriculate to the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program with only four courses remaining.

INFORMATION PROGRAM

Program Length

18 semester hours (6 classes)

Time to Complete

Three semesters taking two classes per semester

Deadlines

Fall – June 1, Spring – October 1, and Summer – March 1

Prerequisites

Regionally-accredited, four-year degree and completion of business and accounting foundation courses

Tuition

$900 per credit hour

CPA Exam

Curriculum helps satisfy educational requirements for CPA Exam in most states

Financial Aid

Certificate programs do not qualify for federal financial aid

“

I chose Auburn because of the AACSB accreditation, learning platform, and opportunity to enroll in the MAcc program without the GMAT after completing the GCA.”

Christopher Yelvington Analytics Manager Chattanooga, Tennessee

Graduate Certificate in Accountancy

OFFERED PROGRAMS

MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY

Calculate your future potential by exploring the unlimited career benefits of earning a Master of Accountancy (MAcc). The online option of the MAcc will give you additional technical knowledge, stronger research and communication skills, and additional preparation necessary to pass the CPA Exam.

In today's market, accounting students who pass the CPA Exam and earn a MAcc are more likely to be hired and promoted once hired. To be competitive for the top positions, it makes financial sense to pursue the MAcc through the Auburn University School of Accountancy.

INFORMATION PROGRAM

Program Requirements

30 semester hours (10 classes) and campus residency

Time to Complete

Part-time: Five semesters; Full-time: Three semesters

Deadlines

Fall – June 1, Spring – October 1, and Summer – March 1

Prerequisites

Regionally accredited, four-year degree, completion of business and accounting foundation courses, and GMAT

Tuition

$900 per credit hour

CPA Exam

Curriculum helps satisfy the educational requirements for the CPA Exam

Financial Aid

Student loans available through Auburn’s financial aid office

TOP RANKED MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY PROGRAM

U.S. News and World Report has ranked the Auburn University Master of Accountancy #13 among the 2020 Best Online Graduate Business Programs.

“ I liked the idea of attending a campus program, but I needed flexibility to complete the program while working full time. The online Auburn MAcc program gave me the flexibility I needed, and the recorded video lectures are the next best thing to being there in person.”

Andrew Kahara Vice President Minneapolis, Minnesota

Master of Accountancy

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?

Auburn Accounting Online Admissions 355 Lowder Hall 405 W. Magnolia Ave. Auburn University, AL 36849

accounting@auburn.edu harbert.auburn.edu/acct

Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.

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