Accounting
60–61 Credit Associate DegreeProgram Description
Learners will maintain accounting systems, analyze business records and prepare financial reports such as Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statements. The program covers general accounting, microcomputers, tax accounting, cost accounting, auditing and other specialized areas. Potential occupations include: Accountant, Payroll Accountant, Bookkeeper and General Business Accountant. The Accounting Associate Degree program prepares learners for the Accredited Business Accountant exam, the Accreditation in Accountancy exam and the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User test.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Identify internal controls to reduce risk
- Perform individual and/or organizational tax accounting preparation, reporting and analysis tasks
- Perform cost accounting preparation, reporting and analysis tasks
- Perform payroll preparation, reporting and analysis tasks
- Analyze financial and business information to support planning and decision making
- Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- General Business Accountant
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll Accountant
- Accountant
Courses
The Accounting Associate Degree is a 60–61 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationTransfer Information
The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Rasmussen College | Accounting |
| Bellevue University Online | Business and Management |
| Franklin University | Accounting |
| Franklin University | B.S. in Forensic Accounting |
| Franklin University | B.S. in Financial Planning |
| Franklin University | B.S. in Financial Management |
| Franklin University | B.S. in Accounting |
| Lakeland University | Accounting 1718 Academic Year |
| Ottawa University | Accounting |
| Siena Heights University | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Siena Heights University | Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting |
| Upper Iowa University | Financial Management |
| Upper Iowa University | Accounting |
| UW Green Bay | Bachelor of Applied Studies-Integrative Leadership Studies |
| UW Superior | Accounting |
| Viterbo University | B.B.A. in Accounting |
| Western Governors University | B.S. in Healthcare Management |
| Western Governors University | B.S. in Marketing Management |
| Western Governors University | B.S. in Business Management |
| Western Governors University | B.S. in IT Management |
| Western Governors University | B.S. in HR Management |
| Western Governors University | B.S. in Accounting |
| Western Governors University | BS in Accounting |
| Ashford University | B.A. in Accounting |
Admissions Process
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