Government and Non-Profit Accounting Courses/Degrees/Classes


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Accountants in government and non-profit organizations often face different challenges from their peers in corporate settings. Government service offers substantial security and longevity. If, on the other hand, you want to work for an agency that represents your social or political commitments, non-profit accounting can be a highly rewarding field.

The work for government and non-profit organizations may resemble many traditional accounting tasks in private sector employment, but the rules and unique demands of those professions mean you'll need special training through a direct accounting degree or qualifying coursework in government and non-profits.

What's So Special About Government and Non-Profit Accounting?
To engage in non-profit organizational accounting, you'll need classes that different non-profit budgeting from private corporate models. You can enroll in accounting courses offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels with specializations in governmental and non-profit accounting.

Revenue sources, including grants and gifting, comprise a huge component in non-profit operations. There are strict federal requirements unique to non-profits that do not resemble commercial organizational reporting. You may have to take other classes so you can assist non-profit organizations with capital projects and investments -- all of which have their own distinct regulations.

Government accounting courses concentrate on the necessary skill sets to work for federal, state, or local agencies that fall under tax and revenue jurisdictions across the board. If you intend to work for the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, or other revenue agencies, you'll need to take direct coursework in regulatory accounting. Most governmental agencies favor candidates with Certified Public Accountant licenses.

Below are more details about some select schools offering accounting degrees:
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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. In fact, University of Phoenix has helped thousands of students achieve the higher education they need to achieve higher success. We can help you too. Find out more. Click here to request more information.

		Strayer University At Strayer University, we fit your life. Established in 1892 and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Strayer University is dedicated to providing quality higher education programs for working adults like you. Classes are designed to fit your busy schedule, meeting on evenings, weekends, and asynchronously on the web. Undergraduate and graduate programs are available in accounting, business and internet technology.

		AIU Online Financial accounting communicates economic information and serves as a vital tool for business decision-making. Today's increasingly complex business environments demand experienced professionals who have a thorough understanding of financial and accounting practices. AIU Online developed the Bachelor's of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance degree program to prepare students interested in pursuing such careers as Public Accountants, Internal Auditors, Controllers, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors and many others. The AIU Online Bachelor's (BBA) in Accounting and Finance is designed to take advantage of a significant increase in the anticipated demand for qualified finance professionals in the next few years. This degree program is structured to provide a strong foundation for motivated professionals looking to advance in many interesting financial careers. Graduates will also have a strong foundation for continued studies, should they decide to advance into the AIU Online MBA program in the future.

		DeVry University Everything we do at DeVry, from our career-oriented majors and our hands-on approach to learning to our practitioner faculty and accelerated schedules, is focused on your career success. Best of all, we have the stats to prove it. More than 90% of DeVry grads were employed in their areas of study within 6 months of graduation* in fast-growing fields like Business, Information Systems and Healthcare Technology. This means you'll earn more than a degree at DeVry. You'll get career education that leads you straight into the professional world. Small classes and individual attention reinforce comprehension. Hands-on learning makes you productive from day one on the job. Learn where and when you want. Onsite at 80+ DeVry locations, online, days, evenings, weekends or through a flexible combination of options. You can even switch between classroom and online study, course by course. Our Student Finance Advisors work with you to make sure that you have as many student financial aid options as possible. Whether it's scholarships and grants, loans, work programs, or a combination, we can put together a student financial aid package that works for you. Accelerate your studies and earn a bachelor’s degree in 3 years or an associate degree in less than 2. *For June '06, October '06 and February '07, in al DeVry programs and locations combined, 93% of DeVry graduates in the active job market system-wide were employed in their chosen field within 6 months of graduation.

		ITT Technical Institute The ITT Technical Institutes offer degree programs in some of today's hottest technical areas. By getting an education from an ITT Tech, you can take advantage of many benefits including: Curriculum designed with employers in mind Convenient class schedules Financial aid to those who qualify Career Services to help you look for a job Click here to start preparing for your future at ITT Technical Institute!

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