AS in Accounting

Official Program Name:

Associate of Science in Accounting

School Offering Program:

Everest University

Degree Level:

Associate's

Program Prerequisites:

Applicants who apply to Everest University's Associate of Science in Accounting program should be comfortable working with numbers and have a strong interest in the accounting field. Applicants to Everest University should have earned a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements.

Program Description:

Everest University's Associate of Science in Accounting program is designed to teach students about business law, financial statement analysis, the principles of accounting, spreadsheets, and payroll accounting. The curriculum also takes into account the role of computerized accounting used by many corporations and businesses. General education courses are required in addition to the core course selection. Additional topics covered in the degree program include tax accounting, finance, and cost accounting.

Learning Format:

Campus-Based and Online

Program Length:

The Associate of Science in Accounting is comprised of 96 credits.

Financial Aid:

Financial aid is available to qualifying students. Graduate students may apply for Federal Stafford Loan or the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan. Military personnel and veterans may qualify for special assistance or tuition reduction.

Course Topics for an Associate of Science in Accounting:

Programs and schedules vary by campus. Contact an Everest University admissions representative for more information about prerequisite requirements before enrolling in a program.

Core Courses

• Principles of Accounting (4 credits)
• Principles of Accounting (4 credits)
• Introductory Cost / Managerial Accounting (4 credits)
• Introduction to Corporate Accounting (4 credits)
• Computerized Accounting (4 credits)
• Payroll Accounting (4 credits)
• Non-Profit Accounting (4 credits)
• Tax Accounting (4 credits)
• Introduction to Business Enterprise (4 credits)
• Applied Business Law (4 credits)

Electives

Choose two of the following courses:

• Applied Spreadsheets (4 credits)
• Introduction to Finance (4 credits)
• Financial Statement Analysis (4 credits)
• Principles of Management (4 credits)

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Career Paths:

Students who have completed Everest University's Associate of Science in Accounting program have an opportunity to pursue jobs in the field. Some potential employers may include government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses and corporations.

Jobs graduates could pursue include:

• Bookkeeper
• Accounting assistant
• Business administrator of analyst
• Management trainee