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

1-800-471-3232 (9AM - 9PM ET)

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

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