College Degrees

AS in Accounting

An Associate of Science in Accounting is ideal for students who find pleasure in mathematics, who are detail oriented, and well organized. It is normally a two year degree program that emphasizes applying and preparing accounting standards to presentations, incorporating cost accounting principles daily, fostering competencies in non-profit accounting, financial areas, taxation, auditing, estimating the value of equities and liabilities, and management. With an Associate of Science in Accounting, students can seek future employment in business industries and pursue jobs such as Audit Assistant, Junior Staff Accountant, Financial Data Analyst, or Payroll Administrator. Students receive extensive education in tasks that foster critical thinking and problem solving as well as learning accounting theories and skills that may be employed upon graduation with their degrees. Leadership is stressed as well as effective communication in spoken and written forms. This degree can be the foundation for future educational endeavors such as a bachelor’s, master’s, or even doctoral work. An Associate of Science in Accounting provides necessary accounting experience through involving students in hands on projects. Therefore, students acquire useful knowledge in how to maintain and update financial documents and records along with understanding how accounting serves an important role in business and corporate dealings.

Example Courses

  • Business and Professional Writing
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Principles of Accounting

Potential Industries

  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Government

Colleges Offering Degree

  • Keiser University
  • Florida Tech University
  • Liberty University



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