Associate (A.A.S.) Degree in Accounting

The accounting program is designed to meet the needs of business and industry for qualified entry-level bookkeepers and junior accountants. The coursework will prepare the student to work in government, industry or public accounting. The degree program prepares junior accountants, junior auditors, cost clerks and tax examiner trainees.

Some of the areas that are covered in the Accounting program are fundamental principles, methods, procedures of accounting and the accounting cycle for individual, partnerships and corporations. Other areas covered are cost accounting, taxation for individuals, partnerships and corporations and use of application programs such as Peachtree and QuickBooks.

The courses will provide skills for advancement in business and transferability to a four-year accounting degree program.