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Accounting, A.S.

Online

Program Available

Associate

Program Type

Total Credits

60

Affordability

Private School Education At State School Prices

Why Study Accounting?

Studying accounting鈥痑t 海角乱伦社区 prepares you for a purposeful career with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of financial management, preparing you for entry-level roles such as鈥痑ccounting clerk鈥痮r bookkeeper. This鈥痑ssociate degree program鈥痠ntroduces essential鈥痑ccounting courses鈥痠n鈥痜inancial accounting,鈥痗ost accounting, and the interpretation of鈥痜inancial statements鈥痑nd鈥痜inancial records. You鈥檒l learn how to analyze and manage鈥痜inancial data鈥痑nd鈥痜inancial information鈥痺ithin a business context, gaining practical skills that are immediately applicable in the workplace. Whether you’re starting your career or planning to continue your education, the associate degree in accounting鈥痮ffers a valuable pathway into the field of accounting.

What You’ll Learn

    • This associate degree in accounting supports real learning by blending foundational concepts in managerial and financial accounting with specialized areas valued in industry, such as statistics and economics.
  • Courses in the accounting associate degree program develop the durable skills in critical thinking and decision-making that you鈥檒l need to transform financial data into actionable insights that drive real impact.
  • The AS in Accounting program equips you to interpret financial statements, financial records, and other financial information to guide clients and companies toward optimal financial performance.
  • Accounting courses in the associate degree in accounting blend theory and applied learning to position you to transfer your knowledge seamlessly to leadership in the real-world of accounting practice.

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Adrian James

Dr. Adrian James


Interim Dean, College of Management
Associate Professor of Management
adrian.james@park.edu

Linda Bell


Lecturer in Accounting
linda.bell@park.edu

Kristen Whiteley

Kristen Whiteley


Assistant Professor of Accounting
kristen.whiteley@park.edu

Tuition & Fees

海角乱伦社区 offers a transparent and student-focused approach to tuition and financial aid. Our tuition structure is designed to be competitive and manageable, and our financial aid counselors are available to guide you through every step of the process. From understanding your cost breakdown to exploring funding options, we ensure that financial planning is clear, personalized, and aligned with your educational journey.

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Admission Requirements

To begin your journey toward an associate degree at 海角乱伦社区, you鈥檒l need a high school diploma or equivalent and meet the university鈥檚 general undergraduate admission standards. Associate programs require at least 60 credit hours, including general education and major-specific courses. To graduate, you鈥檒l need to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and complete at least 15 credit hours at Park to meet the residency requirements, 9 of which must be earned in the major core.鈥疻hether you’re preparing for a career or planning to continue your education, our associate degrees offer a flexible and supportive foundation.

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Accounting Career & Future Opportunities

Bookkeeper

Bookkeepers record and organize a business鈥檚 financial transactions, track income and expenses, reconcile bank statements, manage invoices, and help prepare financial reports and tax documents.

Accounting Clerk

Accounting clerks handle specific financial tasks like processing invoices, managing payroll, recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial reports. They support accountants by keeping accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Auditing Assistant

Auditing assistants support the auditing team by analyzing and monitoring the financial practices of organizations being audited, identifying strengths and weaknesses in their systems. They help ensure accuracy in financial statements and may recommend improvements to financial controls and systems.

Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist

Accounts payable/receivable specialists oversee incoming and outgoing payments, ensuring timely billing and collections while maintaining accurate鈥痜inancial records. This role supports cash flow management and contributes to overall鈥痜inancial planning.

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*General salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education and opportunities for employment that are outside of 海角乱伦社区鈥檚 Control. The labor market and average salary range can be explored further at the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

FAQs: Associate of Science in Accounting

The鈥痑ssociate degree in accounting鈥痠s typically completed in two years of full-time study. During that time, students complete core鈥痑ccounting courses鈥痜ocused on鈥痜inancial accounting,鈥痜inancial records, and鈥痑ccounting principles, preparing them for entry-level roles and further academic advancement.

Students in Park鈥檚鈥痑ccounting program鈥痚ngage with real-world鈥痜inancial data, learn to interpret鈥痜inancial statements, and apply鈥痑ccounting principles鈥痶hrough targeted鈥痑ccounting courses. This experience builds the skills needed to manage鈥痜inancial information鈥痑nd support business decision-making from day one.

Yes, 海角乱伦社区鈥檚鈥痑ssociate degree in accounting鈥痠s designed to prepare you for your career through a seamless transition into a鈥痓achelor鈥檚 degree鈥痯rogram in accounting or business. The鈥痑ccounting courses鈥痽ou complete will lay the groundwork for advanced study in鈥痜inancial accounting,鈥痜inancial records, and鈥痑ccounting principles, helping you build toward a long-term career and an education that prepares you for purpose with durable skills.

Graduates with an鈥痑ssociate degree in accounting鈥痑re employed across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, and nonprofit organizations. Their skills in managing鈥痜inancial records, interpreting鈥痜inancial statements, and applying鈥痑ccounting principles鈥痑re essential for maintaining accurate鈥痜inancial data鈥痑nd supporting business operations in nearly every sector.

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