Accounting Schools in Illinois

Before taking a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, it is necessary to have both work experience and a degree in the field of accounting. Students who choose to study at accounting schools in Illinois can pursue associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as non-degree diplomas and post-graduate certificates. The coursework required to earn a degree varies with the specialization chosen. In addition to studies in general accounting, students can focus their studies on tax accounting, financial management, marketing, information systems, or other areas. Typical classes likely include accounting practices for individuals, businesses, corporations, governments, and non-profit organizations, in addition to accounting ethics and law, economics, finance, management, and information systems.

Recommended Accounting Schools (8 schools found. Showing the first five.)

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

Master
Graduate Certificate-Accounting, Master's-Accounting and Financial Management, Graduate Certificate-Financial Analysis
Chicago, Elgin, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Naperville, Oakbrook Terrace, Schaumburg, Tinley Park, Downers Grove

Brown Mackie College

Diploma, Associate
Diploma in Accounting, Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Technology
Moline

Argosy University

Doctorate, Bachelor
D.B.A. in Accounting, B.S. in Business Administration- Accounting
Chicago, Schaumburg

Northwestern College

Associate, Certificate
Executive Accounting, Accounting
Chicago, Bridgeview, Naperville

Rasmussen College

Associate
Accounting Associates Degree - Banking, Accounting Associates Degree, Accounting Associates Degree - Financial Investigation, Accounting Associates Degree - Financial Accounting
Rockford, Aurora, Romeoville, Mokena

Robert Morris University

Associate, Bachelor
Accounting
Chicago, Aurora, Waukegan, Orland Park, Springfield, Bensenville

Computer Systems Institute

Certificate
Computerized Accounting
Chicago, Gurnee, Skokie

Fox College

Associate
Accounting
Bedford Park

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Other Community and Technical Colleges in Illinois