{"id":1827,"date":"2024-01-11T10:38:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T18:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/?page_id=1827"},"modified":"2026-03-16T16:02:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T23:02:41","slug":"bs-in-accounting-and-financial-analysis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/bs-in-accounting-and-financial-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Accounting and Financial Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an increasingly data-driven business world, accountants and financial advisors are indispensable to organizational strategy and success. They are responsible for collecting and tracking key financial information and communicating this information clearly and effectively.<\/p>\n

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Financial Analysis prepares you to be this important business partner. You\u2019ll gain the foundational accounting knowledge you need to transform complex financial data into useful business insights.<\/p>\n

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Program Overview<\/p>\n

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Courses offered online<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Evening classes once per week, Monday \u2013 Thursday<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Flexible part-time and full-time options<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Complete the degree in as little as two years<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Next start date: May 25, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Our accounting degree ensures that you will be equipped with the knowledge you need to step into a wide range of roles, including those with accounting firms or within corporate finance. We have built every aspect of this degree to support those who would like to go on to the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. See the accounting and financial analysis curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At Cal Lutheran, we pride ourselves on providing personal attention to each of our students. Our classes are intentionally kept small so that you can connect with your instructors and peers. You\u2019ll also have access to a personal academic counselor who will guide and support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n

This major is part of our Bachelor\u2019s Degree for Professionals, a degree completion program designed specifically for working adults. Each student enters the program with a minimum of 24 transfer credits<\/a>, with many bringing in even more credits, allowing them to finish their degree faster.<\/p>\n

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What You\u2019ll Learn<\/h2>\n

This accounting and finance bachelor\u2019s degree balances practice and theory. It prepares you for accounting jobs in firms or in corporate finance roles. You\u2019ll graduate with:<\/p>\n