Colleges with Accounting Degree Programs in Vermont

Vermont Accounting Degrees Online and On-Campus

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There are 28 accounting degree programs in Vermont in our directory (7 Associates, 16 Bachelors, 2 Masters, and 0 Doctorate).

Ranges for accounting salaries in the state of Vermont range between $47,390 and $108,760 when looking at the bottom and top 10 percent of workers. There are some online business programs offered by Champlain College, Lyndon State College, and more.

AACSB-Accredited Accounting Programs in Vermont

The University of Vermont is the exclusive institution that has business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in the state of Vermont. This ensures that the curriculum meets high standards set by an established organization that has accredited over 1,600 business schools across the world. The University of Vermont has an accounting-specific program and an MBA that emphasizes sustainability.

University of Vermont - Master of Accountancy

The Grossman School of Business gives students the ability to complete the academics required to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. This curriculum consists of 30 credit hours offering a variety of accounting courses and business electives to choose from to customize the program to specific accounting jobs. Graduates can also choose other certifications, like a Certified Management Accountant.

There is an accelerated and traditional version of the program that prospective students can choose from. All students are required to take a comprehensive exam to demonstrate proficiency in their studies when completing the capstone course. Here is a sampling of courses that students may take while pursuing this degree:

• Advanced Topics in Management Accounting
• Fixed Income Security Analysis
• Marketing Research
• Quantitative Analytics for Managerial Decisions
• Taxation of Social Enterprises

Admission requirements for the Master of Accountancy include holding a Bachelor's degree with a business background, holding a 2.75 overall GPA, and scoring a 500 or above on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). GMAT scores may be waived if the student has achieved a 3.2 cumulative GPA. Prerequisite courses needed before entering the main program include topics in financial and managerial accounting.

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Are there online accounting degree programs in Vermont?

Yes, here is our list of some of the top online accounting degrees in Vermont.

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Online Master of Accounting Programs in Vermont

Champlain College

Based in Burlington, this online MBA is 100 percent available in a virtual setting and requires at least 36 credit hours to complete. Concentration options include Advanced Management, Information Security, and Supply Chain Management. This program is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

The MBA prepares students for a variety of positions in business management, including accountants, auditors, and consultants. They will gain experience in evaluating business risk and analyzing trends to determine the best decisions to make toward future transactions. In additional to advanced accounting skills, students gain the communication needs for working with teams and presenting information to other parts of the organization.

Course schedule is set up in two eight-week modules in each semester, which are separated into the fall, spring, and summer seasons. Students are administered into the program by the end of August, and applications must be received by July 31st. Graduates from the program have gone onto positions at the big four accounting firms (Deloitte), Northrop Grumman, Fidelity Investments, and the Internal Revenue Service.

Up to 30 credit hours are needed for the core curriculum in addition to 12 specialization credit hours. Six additional credit hours may be needed to meet prerequisite requirements, and the Survey of Accounting for Managers and Managing Risk in Organizations courses will be waived if met. Examples of other courses that may be taken include Financial Decision Making for Management, Health Care Information Systems, and Managing Risk in IT Organizations.

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Vermont Accounting Careers Salary Information

The state of Vermont has lower employment and salary estimates when compared to the rest of the New England area according to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. There are over 2,600 workers that represent accountants and auditors throughout the state. Average salary is approximately $74,640, which is higher than the states of Maine and New Hampshire.

Valente and Company

Located in Rutland since 1963, Valente and Company is an accounting firm that works with both organizations and individuals on their financing needs. This agency is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor member, which establishes their accounting capabilities with the QuickBooks software. Using this platform, the agency can maintain bookkeeping needs for businesses that need to use a third-party service.

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Schools with Accounting Degrees in Vermont