Accounting Technology - Associate in Science

Program Overview

The Accounting Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) program offers opportunities to earn multiple credentials that help students find jobs quickly while advancing both their academic and professional careers. The A.S. in Accounting Technology allows students to gain valuable experience in this in-demand field.

Graduates of the Accounting program develop a strong, competitive accounting foundation. Accounting and bookkeeping are essential functions of any business. Experienced accounting professionals have a high degree of job stability and are often top-tier salary earners. This A.S. allows for a seamless transition into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Leadership and Management Innovation with a Concentration in Accounting.

Standard Out-of-state tuition:	$535.97 per credit hour
Online Out-of-state tuition:	$290.00 per credit hour

Program Details

The A.S. offers a choice of two track options, Accounting Clerk and Tax Specialist. These tracks, within the A.S. program, comprise two College Credit Certificates (CCCs), allowing students to earn additional credentials on their way to earning their A.S. degree, with no additional courses needed.

Some key courses included are:

Financial Accounting (ACG2021)
Managerial Accounting (ACG2071)
Accounting Software Technologies (ACG2450)
Excel for Business (ACG1920)
Income Tax (TAX2000)
Taxation Practices and Procedures (TAX2002)
Taxation of Business Organization (TAX2021)
Tax of Estates, Gifts and Trusts (TAX2401)

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Career Prospects

Graduates of this program may find employment in a number of positions such as:

Auditing Clerk
Bookkeeper
Purchaser
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Payroll Supervisor

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