Accounting, A.A.S.
Launch Your Career in Accounting and Finance
If you鈥檙e organized, analytical, and business-minded, a degree in accounting can lead to a career in nearly any industry. This associate degree program prepares you for entry-level accounting roles in both the private and public sectors. You鈥檒l gain experience in financial reporting, budgeting, tax preparation, and payroll鈥攁nd learn to use accounting software and business tools that today鈥檚 employers rely on.
This degree is also a great foundation if you plan to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree in accounting, finance, or business.
What You鈥檒l Learn
- Apply accounting concepts to real-world financial challenges
- Prepare payroll, tax, and budget reports using industry software
- Analyze and summarize financial data for decision-making
- Understand business law, ethics, and management principles
- Communicate effectively in business and accounting settings
Program Requirements
This associate degree includes a minimum of 62 credits and can be completed in four semesters of full-time study. You鈥檒l take courses in accounting, business law, communication, economics, and computer applications.
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Where This Degree Can Take You
This program prepares you for a variety of accounting roles and office positions鈥攁nd sets the stage for transfer into a bachelor鈥檚 program in accounting, finance, or business.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Junior accountant
- Payroll accountant
- Cost accountant
- Accounting assistant
- Financial clerk
- Governmental accountant
- Corporate accounting departments
- Government agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Public accounting or tax firms
- Financial services companies
National Accreditation
Trust the quality and value of your education. All associate degree-level programs in 杏吧原创's Business & IT Division are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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