ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
Associate of Science in Accounting
What's happening in the field of Accounting?
Accounting processes are found in every business and industry, including government, education, health care, not-for-profit and military organizations.
An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations as well as increased scrutiny of company finances is expected to spur the future demand for accountants, auditors, personal financial advisors and many other similar career categories.
Entry-level accountants are key players in the financial information arena of all organizations. They provide much of the information used by these organizations to make decisions that will help them achieve their goals. Beyond the fundamental tasks of the occupation-preparing, analyzing and verifying financial documents in order to provide information to clients-many accountants now are required to possess a wide range of knowledge and skills.
A professionally focused education in accounting can help students develop the capabilities needed to assume positions of leadership and responsibility in accounting-related fields.
What can you do with this degree?
The ASACC degree program is designed to equip students with a variety of basic accounting skills that are useful in entry-level accounting positions. Students can develop a base of practical, real-world skills from instructors who are accounting professionals.
Building on a foundation of communication, interpersonal and math skills, they can learn all aspects of the accounting cycle, including analyzing and interpreting various financial statements. Courses in business and managerial accounting are designed to give students the tools for making basic decisions in organizations.
This industry-current, career-focused Associate of Science in Accounting degree program gives you enough time to pace yourself while deciding whether to:
Pursue Career Opportunites. The demand for business professionals with industry-current education and skills is on the rise. Successful completion of this degree program can help qualify you to pursue such career opportunities as:
- Accounting Assistant
- Bank Teller
- Claims Analyst
- Payroll Administrator
- Commercial Loan Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Accounts Payable Coordinator
- Financial Secretary
- Property Accounting Clerk
- Branch Review Specialist
- and many others
Continue Your Education. Students at Stonecliffe College Online may decide to take their education beyond the Associate's degree level.
Because Stonecliffe College Online is an academic division of Colorado Technical University, the University can provide you with a smooth transition into your choice of career-focused Bachelor's degree programs. You may choose one of the numerous traditional campus locations of this institution of higher learning or elect to continue your studies completely online through Colorado Tech Online.
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Bookkeeping and accounting clerks held more than two million jobs in 2004 and are employed in every industry. The large size of this occupation ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time work. |
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Those who can carry out a wider range of bookkeeping and accounting activities will be in greater demand than specialized clerks. |
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Most bookkeeping and accounting clerks are required to have a high school diploma at a minimum. However, having some college is increasingly important and an Associate's degree in business or accounting is required for some positions. |
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*Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos144.htm) |
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What can you learn?
This degree program emphasizes a strong base of business fundamentals including critical thinking and decision-making skills. Students who successfully complete the ASACC degree program should be able to:
Describe the various forms of businesses and the environment in which businesses operate.
Apply professional communication skills.
Develop personal financial goals and a personal budget.
Explain the basic accounting concepts.
Discuss the roles of managers and leaders in organizations.
Describe the accounting concepts underlying the financial reporting model.
Prepare financial statements for various business needs.
Use the tools of economics for decision making for the firm operating in the market economy.
Best of all, you'll learn from industry-experienced instructors who can offer real-world insights and applicable knowledge to consider as you pursue your interests and opportunities in the field of accounting.
| Required Core Courses |
MGM110—Principles of Business
MGM105—Professional Communication
PFP110—Personal Finance Concepts
ACC205—Financial Accounting Concepts
MGM260—Fundamentals of Management
ACC214—Fundamentals of Accounting I
ACC244—Fundamentals of Accounting II
ECO254—Introduction to Microeconomics |
What CTU Academic Certificates are embedded in this degree
program?
Stonecliffe College Online features built-in CTU Academic Certificates with most degree programs. These résumé-enhancing credentials can help you add real-world skills to your professional capabilities, further adding to your marketable qualifications in today's competitive job market.
The ASACC degree program includes the following CTU Academic Certificates:
Start something meaningful at Stonecliffe College Online.
Whatever academic or professional paths you choose to pursue, Stonecliffe College Online is dedicated to providing you with a rewarding learning experience as you begin to prepare for life's exciting challenges and opportunities. We look forward to assisting you every step of the way!
Pace yourself. Plan your future. Enroll today! |
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