Accounting, Associate of Science

The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of accountants and auditors to grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018 — much faster than the average for other occupations.

Such growth is expected to be the result of an increase in the number of businesses, stricter financial laws and corporate governance regulations, and increased accountability for protecting an organization’s stakeholders.

The associate degree in accounting provides you with a thorough knowledge of the accounting discipline. This degree prepares you to perform junior level accounting jobs such as bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory tracking and analysis. You will be prepared to continue the pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.