The major goal of the Bachelor's of Business Administration in Accounting Degree from Strayer University is to prepare students to either enter the workforce as managers with a strong accounting and finance background, or as entry-level accountants. In addition, students can also use the program of study as a strong educational foundation for working towards their exams to become Certified Public Accountants.

Courses are designed to exceed the minimum requirements and to move into more advanced topics within accounting principles and practices. Students will use the latest in software in business and personal accounting as well as learn about taxation, auditing, and general business management.