Accounting and Finance AAS

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Accounting and Finance AAS

Program Code: A25800

The Accounting and Finance Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program is a great choice if you’re interested in going into an accounting profession. You’ll become familiar with the universal language of business while learning how to assemble, analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations. When you complete the program, you can seek a career assisting accountants through responsibilities such as accounts receivable/payable, payroll, balance sheets, income statements, billing, and bank statement reconciliation.

The Accounting and Finance program also offers diploma and certificate options.

Learn more about this program’s student outcome data.

Skills You’ll Learn

The Accounting and Finance program is focused on job-related skills in the following areas:

  • Analyzing, classifying, and recording transactions for profit and nonprofit organizations
  • Mastery of adjusting entries, correction of accounting errors, payroll, inventory, depreciation, internal controls, and fraud prevention

  • Understanding of federal and state tax law, general business, and economics

Career Opportunities

There are many employment opportunities for Accounting and Finance graduates, including:

  • Accounting clerk
  • Full-charge bookkeeper
  • Junior accountant
  • Office manager

 

Plan of Study

The recommended course sequence for this program and a complete list of related classes are available in the Academic Catalog. Click the button below to view a copy of this plan of study, which is also available as a PDF.

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Questions others are asking.

We offer several credentials that provide the flexibility you need. Most degree programs last two years and provide the most in-depth study of a particular subject. Diplomas and certificates take less time and are often taken in conjunction with other degree programs. Specialized training is also available for workforce development programs that are completed in less than a year.

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading specialized accreditation association for business education. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide. Every quality business program worldwide is accredited.

Technical standards are defined as all non-academic admissions criteria that are essential to participation in the program of study (i.e., knowledge, skills, abilities that students must bring to the program without the benefit of what he or she will learn from the program).

Purpose Statement: Technical standards have been developed for this program of study to inform students of the non-academic essential functions of the program and profession. Examples are not all inclusive.

Communication: Oral/Written

Essential Function

  • Effectively communicate in a classroom setting
  • Be able to listen and comprehend written and spoken communication
  • Be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

Examples

  • Provide clear and relevant written or auditory information
  • Effectively communicate using proper grammar and punctuation
  • Be able to utilize a variety of electronic methods

Mobility/Motor Skills

Essential Function

  • Sufficient motor function to execute movements required for data analysis, entry, and effective use of technology
  • Mobility that is appropriate in a classroom setting
  • Be able to sit or stand repeatedly
  • Demonstrate manual dexterity

Examples

  • Effectively participate in classroom and out of class assignments or activities
  • Effectively use proper computer applications and peripherals
  • Needed for computer work and keyboarding

Physical Strength and Stamina

Essential Function

  • N/A

Examples

  • N/A

Sensory (Sight, Sound, Taste, Touch, Smell)

Essential Function

  • Vision should be sufficient to see with normal or corrected vision
  • Be able to look at a computer screen for long periods of time
  • Hearing is sufficient to participate in classroom discussions; interact with other students
  • Have the ability to hear sounds within six feet

Examples

  • Be able to tolerate working in artificial light and glare from computer screens
  • Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret financial documents and reports
  • Be able to respond to the instructor or other students in the classroom
  • Hearing should be sufficient for understanding directions given and communications received

Environmental/Occupational Exposure

Essential Function

  • Ability to tolerate reasonable levels of light, sound, and temperature

Examples

  • Ability to tolerate a classroom setting

Field or Industry Professional Standards

Essential Function

  • N/A

Examples

  • N/A
     

It is the College’s policy to comply with the Disabilities Laws by providing reasonable modifications in its rules, policies, and practices by removing architectural, communication, and transportation barriers, and by providing auxiliary aids and services, when necessary to ensure that individuals with disabilities who meet the College’s essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of services or participation in College programs or activities are afforded opportunities equal to those of non-disabled individuals. Students with disabilities who desire access to College services, programs, or activities are encouraged to request accommodation of the disabilities.

Contact Information

Career & Technical Programs
Bosch Advanced Manufacturing Center
New Bern Campus
252-638-7370

Accounting and Finance Programs

Title Credential Credit Hours Link to program details
Accounting and Finance AAS Degree 70 ‌‌
Accounting and Finance Diploma Diploma 39 ‌‌
Accounting and Finance: Payroll Certificate Certificate 16 ‌‌
Small Business Accounting Certificate Certificate 18 ‌‌
QuickBooks Basics Lab Training ‌‌

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