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What's it Like to Study Accounting?
Are you curious about how difficult accounting school is? And is it really all math, all the time? To get the scoop, we went straight to the source. Aaron, a fourth-year accounting student at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash., answered some questions about his experiences, including how hard the classes are and what it takes to graduate.
The Top 10 Accounting Schools in the U.S.
If you want to attend one of the top-tier accounting schools, then take a look at this list. In 2009, U.S. News & World Report ranked the best schools for accounting as an undergraduate business specialty. Read on to find the reprinted list of the top 10 schools, along with our own snapshot of each program. Good luck finding the school that's right for you!
How to Finance Your Accounting Degree
The cost of higher education has risen more than 400 percent in the past 30 years, and there is no reason to believe that this meteoric increase will slow down anytime soon. Fortunately, there is a plethora of government-funded and private financial aid programs aimed at making higher education more financially accessible for the average person. Read on to find out what options are available for you when pursing your accounting degree.
Is Accreditation Important for Accounting Schools?
Earning an accounting degree requires a significant commitment of both time and resources. For this reason, it is crucial that you make sure your school is an officially recognized conferrer of accounting degrees. If it turns out that your school is not accredited, you could find it difficult to obtain financial aid, or even have problems getting hired.
Find an Accredited Accounting Degree Program
Do you need help finding a great accounting school? Then you're in luck. Below, you will find a state-by-state listing of institutions that offer accredited accounting programs. Each program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, an association of educational institutions, businesses, and other organizations that provides specialized accreditation for undergraduate and graduate accounting programs.