Program Description
The Accounting associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the accounting profession.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  Areas covered in this program include maintaining a set of books for business entities, account classifications, subsidiary record accounting, corporate accounting, cost accounting, payroll, computerized accounting, spreadsheet and database fundamentals, tax preparation, and word processing.  The program emphasizes a combination of accounting theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized accounting systems.  Program graduates receive an Accounting Associate of Applied Science Degree, which qualifies them as accounting technicians.

Program Length
A minimum of 101 credit hours is required for graduation.
A full time student can expect to complete requirements in 6-7 quarters

Salary Range
$15,000-$20,000 annually depending on the level of experience

Career Opportunities
The job market is good.
Opportunities are available for part-time and full-time positions.

Career Traits/ Requirements
A person pursuing the Accounting associate degree should want to work in an office environment, enjoy working with numbers, enjoy basic math, be able to solve problems, enjoy working with people, have a customer service attitude, have the ability to multi-task, give attention to detail, display a professional appearance, enjoy working with computers and computer application software, and have a strong work ethic. They should be discreet and trustworthy and have a strong aptitude for numbers.

Program Courses