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Colorado Technical University Online (CTU Online) Earn your degree online in as little as 15 months. Contact Colorado Tech Online today. Learn more today. Click Here for more information...

Western Governors University Western Governors University's highly specialized distance learning curriculum is designed around you and your demanding work and home-life schedule. Click here to request more information. Click Here for more information...

Capella University As an accredited university with online degree programs in five schools, Capella University is committed to helping you accomplish your goals through a high-caliber educational experience. Learn more about undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate programs. Click Here for more information...

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University of Phoenix With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect. Click Here for more information...

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ECPI Online ECPI allows you to earn an accredited Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business or Technology 100% online! Curriculum is convenient and flexible. Financial aid is available. Click Here for more information...

Everest Institute Online Expand your career horizons with an online degree from Everest Institue Online. Balance work and family while you study for your Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree. Click Here for more information...

Indiana Business College The innovative Associate of Applied Science degree programs offered online at Indiana Business College focus on empowering professions with the skills they need to transition into prosperous careers. Click to learn more! Click Here for more information...

ITT Tech Online The ITT Technical Institute in Indianapolis offers accredited online programs that can help you develop the knowledge and skills that can be used to enhance your technical career. Earn your bachelor's degree online and get up to speed. Click Here for more information...

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Keiser University Keiser University's online degree programs are offered one class at a time in a personal, student-centered environment. To learn more click here! Click Here for more information...

Jones International University® Make a real difference in your career with an online master's degree from Jones International University®. All courses are designed by world-class experts. Click Here for more information...

Virginia College Virginia College Online’s programs strengthen your ability to enter or advance in a chosen career. Your experience will be enhanced through studies that provide a balance of general academics, technical skills, and personal growth. Click to learn more! Click Here for more information...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014. Demand will be particularly high in the tax and health care sectors.

Accounting programs, online and offline, are typically comprised of several basic areas, including:

• financial accounting
• taxation
• auditing
• managerial accounting

Significant attention is usually paid to many other related subject areas, including:

• the behavioral sciences
• business law
• communications
• economics (macroeconomics and microeconomics)
• ethics
• finance
• trends in globalization
• information systems
• marketing
• quantitative applications

Contrary to popular belief, accounting is a very team-oriented profession. Consequently, excellent communication and listening skills are necessary to succeed in accounting as a career.

Other characteristics of successful accounts include high ethical standards and trustworthiness, familiarity with business and marketing principles, excellent problem-solving capabilities, ability to keep pace with and adapt to changing environments, analytical and research skills, and high organizational abilities. You should aim to show evidence for all of these compentencies in your application to any online accounting degre program.