University of Phoenix and Intuit Partnership Provides Students Access to Professional Accounting Software / Students gain professional real-world experience through QuickBooks Online software integration into the University’s Accounting Classes

University of Phoenix, a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc. APOL -3.79% , and Intuit Inc. INTU +1.09% , the leader in online accounting software, today announced that Intuit’s QuickBooks® Online has been integrated into the University of Phoenix® School of Business’ accounting degree program to provide students with access to a real-world business application with direct relevance to many business environments. 

 

“University of Phoenix is focused on providing students with the right education and skills that employers are looking for in their workforce,” said University of Phoenix School of Business Executive Dean Ruth Veloria. “By providing our students with access to Intuit’s QuickBooks Online, students will be learning accounting skills on a platform that is widely used by businesses and accounting professionals worldwide, which can help make them more marketable in today’s competitive job market.” 

“This is an exciting opportunity for Intuit and University of Phoenix as both companies are focused on empowering up-and-coming entrepreneurs, small businesses, accountants and bookkeeping professionals,” said Jim McGinnis, vice president, Accountant & Advisor Group, Intuit. “With more than 1.7 million QuickBooks Online users worldwide, providing access to the leading online accounting software will help ensure that today’s students are prepared for a successful tomorrow.” 

QuickBooks Online will be incorporated into University of Phoenix School of Business Accounting courses ACC/290 and ACC/291 (Principles of Accounting I and II). These programs are the fundamental programs for all University of Phoenix School of Business accounting students. Students who complete these courses as part of their degree program will earn a certificate in bookkeeping, thus giving these students an opportunity to gain a job relevant credential even before they complete their degree program. In addition, University of Phoenix business students accessing the QuickBooks Online software will have the opportunity to become QuickBooks certified through Intuit at the completion of the course. 

For more information on University of Phoenix’s School of Business programs, visit www.phoenix.edu/business.

For more information on Intuit and the Intuit Education Program, visit www.intuit.com .