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Seize The Opportunity In A Growing Industry

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers for Bookkeepers, Accountants, and Tax professionals are expected to add another 183,900 industry job openings in the United States through the year 2032.1

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Why Bryan?

Employment Opportunities Abound

As a graduate of Bryan University in accounting, bookkeeping, or tax preparation, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to be job-ready for career opportunities1 such as:

  • Bookkeeper
  • Tax Preparer
  • Revenue Agent
  • Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk
  • Accounting Assistant
  • Accountant
  • Billing Clerk
  • Payroll Clerk

Diverse Employers

You’ll lead a rewarding career in employment settings such as:

  • Business consulting groups
  • Federal, state, and local government agencies
  • Finance and insurance firms
  • Manufacturing and production facilities
  • Small to large businesses
  • Non-profit enterprises
  • Service industries
  • Retailers
  • Self-employed

Valuable Skills that Employers and Entrepreneurs Need

In today’s business environment, college graduates must be equipped with the right technology expertise, problem solving skills, and leadership acumen. As a Bryan University business accounting student, you’ll become job-ready by learning from faculty who have real-world experience and by building a solid foundation of skills in business, such as:

  • Leadership and management
  • Accounting and financial statements
  • Bookkeeping
  • Taxation (individual and business)
  • Accounting & Tax Software
  • Payroll
  • Business Analytics
  • Microsoft Excel

Unrivaled Benefits for You and Specialized Accounting & Bookkeeping Certifications – Included in Tuition

As a Bryan University student, you’ll have the opportunity to earn certifications that are included in your program at no extra charge and will help build your resume and establish your credibility in the marketplace, including:

  • Microsoft Excel Specialist
  • QuickBooks Accounting
  • National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers Certifications in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Quickbooks, and Tax Preparation (pick two – included in tuition)

Bryan also provides you several valuable benefits:

  • Books and electronic courseware, included in tuition
  • Learning technology that helps you learn faster and retain more knowledge
  • Real-world experiences using simulated work environments
  • A mastery-based learning environment that allows you to improve grades by retaking assignments based on instructor feedback
  • Peer mentors, tutors and success coaches who provide encouragement, guidance and insight
  • Live, interactive online events such as industry speakers, faculty mentoring sessions, and helpful workshops that are all recorded in case you miss the event and need to watch it later

Attend from the Comfort of Home

At Bryan University, we’ve built a more innovative, interactive learning environment that is personalized to your needs. You’ll receive:

  • Live webcam interactions with instructors and experts right from home (webcams provided to all students)
  • Collaborative networking with peers
  • Adaptive learning using an interactive engine that helps you learn and retain more
  • Performance reports to help you track your progress and stay on top
  • Timely, targeted coaching and feedback personalized to your needs

Several Accredited Programs to Choose From

Bryan University offers undergraduate accredited certificate programs, which allows you to earn credit towards a degree. Examples include a Certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Tax Preparation.

You may also consider upgrading to an associate degree or bachelor’s degree program at Bryan University. This means you can graduate with a degree and an undergraduate certificate, in addition to any third-party certifications you’ve earned.

Also, if you have prior college credit, or you have already completed a certificate or an associate degree at another institution, we will accept as many credits as possible (and potentially your entire associate degree) to help accelerate your Bryan program.

10 More Reasons to Choose Bryan University

  1. Tuition Lock Guarantee.
    We lock your tuition rate once you enroll, plus your tuition goes down the longer you’re in school. Financial aid available if you qualify.
  2. Books, Courseware, & Certification Included.
    We take care of shipping your textbooks and provide you easy access to electronic courseware. Plus, we help prepare you for nationally-recognized certifications.
  3. Focus on Employment.
    You’ll graduate with a degree targeted for a specific job market and earn skills that match employers’ needs.
  4. Job Placement Assistance.
    As a graduate, you’ll receive career placement services, including job networking best practices, sharpening your interview skills, and creating an eye-catching resume.
  5. Learn by Doing.
    You’ll develop real-world skills by completing simulated job tasks and using industry technologies.
  6. Return for Refresher Classes.
    As a graduate, you’ll have the privilege of auditing previously completed courses still being taught—at no charge—to keep your skills sharp.
  7. Accelerated Programs.
    You can get started – and finish – fast.
  8. Faculty Who Put You First.
    Our faculty provide you with personalized, individual attention and support.
  9. Welcome Kits Included.
    Once you enroll, we provide you a welcome kit package to ensure you’re ready to start school.
  10. History of Excellence.
    We have a 82-year track record of preparing graduates for successful careers since 1940.

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Footnotes

1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Tax Preparers and Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks.htm (visited February 5, 2024). Also online at https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-3031.00 and https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2082.00. Example occupations shown herein do not imply a guarantee of employment. Students are responsible for conducting occupational research for their chosen program. Employers have unique hiring practices and job-specific requirements, which may include years of experience for manager positions. Graduates with little to no prior experience should expect an entry-level position. Also, job market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program and may differ based on your geographic location and other factors.

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