Accounting and Finance (Associate Degree)

Credential: AAS – Associate in Applied Science Program Code: A25800 Program Can be Earned 100% Online: Yes Financial Aid Eligible: Yes

Graduates will be able to: - Recognize and prepare commonly used financial statements, their components and how information from business transactions flows into these statements (Outcome also addresses: Bookkeeping Certificate, Accounting Diploma, Certificate in General Accounting, Certificate in Computerized Accounting, Payroll, A/R, A/P Clerk Certificate) - Demonstrate progressive learning in the elements of managerial decision making, including budgeting, break-even analysis, continue/discontinue business segment, buy or make, etc. (Outcome also addresses: Bookkeeping Certificate, Accounting Diploma, Certificate in General Accounting, Certificate in Computerized Accounting, Payroll, A/R, A/P Clerk Certificate) - Demonstrate progressive learning of various tax issues and tax forms related to individuals. (Outcome also addresses: Bookkeeping Certificate, Accounting Diploma, Certificate in Computerized Accounting) - Demonstrate knowledge in setting up a computerized set of accounting books for a “for profit” entity. (Outcome also addresses: Accounting Diploma, Certificate in General Accounting, Certificate in Computerized Accounting, Payroll, A/R, A/P Clerk Certificate) - Demonstrate knowledge in preparing required documentation, journal entries, adjustments and closings pertaining to the payroll function of a business. (Outcome also addresses Accounting Diploma, Certificate in General Accounting, Payroll, A/R, A/P Clerk Certificate)