Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This degree is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the accounting profession at the associate accountant level. Students learn the basics of accounting principles, and how these are applied to real-world business settings, along with a variety of software commonly used by accountants. This degree also expands the students’ knowledge communication, writing, and critical thinking skills. Upon completion of the degree, the student can analyze financial transactions, record transactions, prepare financial statements and documents, and interpret financial information. This award will transfer to Metro State University and other institutions towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Award Outcomes
Analyze financial statements.
Apply professional communication skills.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Demonstrate mathematical skills essential to accounting.
Demonstrate ethical behavior.
Generate accounting financial statements.
Record business transactions.
Utilize current accounting and office software.
Analyze various tax rules and regulations.
Synthesize business information.
Career Opportunities
Job opportunities are available in any organization that conducts financial transactions: private business, non-profit and government organizations. Job titles include accounting clerk, payroll specialist, staff accountant, tax preparer, inventory clerk, associate accountant, and accounting support specialist.