AS in Accounting

Program Overview

This 60-credit associate degree in accounting provides a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, preparing students for entry-level roles in the field. Graduates will gain proficiency in financial, managerial, and cost accounting, as well as Microsoft Suite and Excel for Accountants. The program aligns with the 2024 CPA exam update, and credits seamlessly stack into the online BS in Accounting.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objective:

• To provide students with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices.

Description:

• This program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter an accounting-related field or lay the groundwork for continuing their education in accounting or business.
• Graduates will be prepared for entry-level roles in the industry, where they will learn to apply financial, managerial, and cost accounting principles to their daily work.
• Students will gain practice with accounting tools including Microsoft Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• They will also have the opportunity to earn certifications in Wiley Excel for Accountants and identify how Excel can be used for mission-critical tasks such as calculating profits, losses, and margins; doing what-if analysis; and analyzing large data sets.
• The credits earned from the associate accounting degree at SNHU seamlessly stack into the online BS in Accounting.
This means students can earn two degrees in the same time it takes to get just one.
• The bachelor's program aligns with the 2024 CPA exam update, preparing students to become certified public accountants (CPAs).

Outline:

Course Schedule:

• The 60-credit accounting degree curriculum provides a foundation in essential accounting principles and practices.
• Students will understand how to handle a company's finances, the basics of economics, statistics, and how marketing plays a role in accounting.

Individual Modules:

• Financial Accounting:
Students will learn the steps of the accounting cycle and how to prepare financial statements in accordance with industry-established rules and regulations.
• Managerial Accounting:
Students will explore the financial impact of short-term and long-term business decisions.
• Intermediate Accounting I:
Students will take an in-depth look at financial statement elements and the interplay of various financial transactions represented on a financial statement.
• Federal Taxation I:
Students will learn about current US tax laws and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), as well as the relevant source documents associated with federal tax returns for individuals.
• Managing and Leading in Business:
Students will explore leadership and management theories and how to incorporate them into their own personal style for effective contribution and collaboration in diverse team environments.

Teaching:

• Courses are taught by instructors with professional credentials and experience in accounting, taxation, and fraud examination.
• Students will interact with faculty in the classroom, dining hall, fitness center, and at sporting events.

Careers:

• Graduates will be qualified for entry-level roles in accounting, including:
• Accounts receivable clerk
• Accounting assistant
• Billing clerk
• Bookkeeper
• Payroll clerk
• The technical skills gained from the program will be integral in these positions.