Program Goals and Outcomes

Accounting Associate Degree Program Goals and Outcomes

The online Associate Degree in Accounting can help students prepare to take the next steps toward an entry-level career in accounting and finance. After graduating from the four-semester program, students will have learned the skills and knowledge to qualify for jobs like billing coordinator, accounting clerk, and more.

Accounting

Associate Degree

5 months per semester

As low as $59/mo

Full Program Overview

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Program Goal

To prepare students for opportunities in entry-level positions in the field of accounting, but can also be used as a foundation for further training.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...

Demonstrate effective written and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrate a high level of inquiry, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate effective quantitative skills
Demonstrate computer and information literacy
Demonstrate an understanding of the liberal arts, natural sciences, and social sciences
Discuss the basic theories, principles and processes involved in various functional areas
Create financial statements that show an understanding of the accounting cycle, are accurate, and comply with generally accepted accounting procedures
Explain issues of internal control of cash in balance and cash flow statements and external financial reporting
List how to create, organize, and maintain financial records
Discuss ethical and legal standards to the business environment
Describe economic and financial markets and the business economy
Outline how to assess financial data and make best-practices recommendations to management