Not every professional in the accounting world is a Certified Public Accountant. From payroll clerks to budget analysts, many accounting professionals get their start with entry-level jobs. If you’re ready to take your accounting career to the next level, then you’re ready for the associate degree in accounting from Bryant & Stratton College.
Our Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting program helps students develop the skills necessary to meet the growing demand for well-trained accountants. Students will learn the key technical processes and functions needed to handle various accounting roles in areas such as bookkeeping, payroll, budget analysis, tax preparation, financial records, auditing, and more.
A Bryant & Stratton College Accounting associate degree not only provides the framework for entry-level positions with accounting firms but opens the door for graduates to pursue positions in a number of professional fields such as the retail, manufacturing, government, and service industries, as virtually every company has a need for highly skilled accountants. Plus, this AAS program offers a solid understanding of accounting essentials, topics, and principles. It’s the foundation needed to pursue additional educational opportunities, such as our accounting bachelor’s degree program, and potentially sit for the CPA exam in the future.
Outcomes
The Accounting associate degree program at Bryant & Stratton College provides students with the ability to:
- Analyze and prepare budgets and financial information, generate forecasts, maintain records, and make adjustments to meet objectives utilizing knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAPs) for varied accounting systems.
- Select and utilize appropriate information technology to generate and analyze financial data, perform computer operations, and identify opportunities for use of information technology.
- Analyze and interpret financial reports to assist users in the management decision-making process.
- Prepare accounting reports for internal and external users.
Graduates of the Accounting associate degree can continue their education with the Accounting bachelor’s degree program at Bryant & Stratton College. Accounting professionals with a desire to sit for the CPA exam must first earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting.