Online Associate Degrees in Math & Sciences

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The Associate of Arts in Accounting degree program helps students develop a foundation of knowledge related to accounting in terms of business strategy, financial statements, cost information, economics, management, and ethical issues. Students encounter real-world scenarios in which they use accounting information resources and systems to present conclusions based on accounting and business data.

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The Associate in Arts in Accounting program prepares an accounting student to be a bookkeeper, an accounts receivable or payable clerk, and other entry-level positions in business. Graduates of the associate in arts program may apply all the credits earned toward a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

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The Associate in Arts in Economics program is designed to provide current and relevant knowledge of economic principles and policies. It prepares students for careers in financial institutions, the corporate world, and government agencies. Graduates of the associate in arts program may apply all the credits earned toward a Bachelor of Science in Economics.

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The demand for highly-qualified accounting clerks, bank tellers, and bookkeepers continues to grow because today's business executives know that accounting professionals can have a critical hand in the success of their companies. Your Accounting Associate degree from Rasmussen College will give you the foundational skills and know-how you need to start a career as one of today's most highly sought-after accounting professionals. Our accounting coursework, focused on helping you learn industry-standard software and critical accounting areas, includes classes in financial investigation, financial institutions and markets, and payroll accounting. As a Rasmussen College student, you can also take advantage of internships at top companies, helping you gain practical, hands-on experience in a real-world environment. After you graduate, you can choose to pursue a career, or seamlessly transfer into our Accounting Bachelor's degree.

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The objective of the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting program is to help prepare you with knowledge of accounting theories and principles as they apply to the business world. The program's focus goes beyond analyzing and interpreting numbers; you study how to communicate vital information effectively and network with people from all walks of business. Earning an associate degree in accounting online at Kaplan University may prepare you for a variety of entry-level opportunities in the field of accounting‡.
‡ Certain accounting positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states.

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This Associate of Science degree in Accounting online program provides students with the background, knowledge, and skills they need to enter the field of accounting. You will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of transaction analysis, accounting cycles and systems, internal controls and journals, assets and liabilities, and accounting processes for varying business structures.

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Accounting is a field vital to business. If you're good with numbers, pursuing a career in accounting may be your ticket to long-term success. The Associate degree in Accounting program teaches the fundamentals of accounting and provides the groundwork for a number of exciting careers.