The associate degree in accounting prepares students with essential accounting skills needed for success in today’s business environment. Students will learn to read and analyze financial statements and apply core accounting methods to help business leaders make important decisions.

This degree is developed and granted by Ensign College, with support and resources from BYU-Pathway Worldwide.

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Looking Ahead

Potential Employment

Students with an accounting degree can work in many different areas of business. Learning accounting skills helps professionals become more effective and valuable. Possible jobs include:

Bookkeeper
Accounting clerk or assistant
Payroll clerk
Accounts receivable or accounts payable clerk
Billing specialist

Associate of Applied Science of Accounting

Program requirements

Our recommended plans are designed to lead to better job opportunities. To earn an associate degree in accounting, you will need to complete an introductory certificate, applied accounting courses, and required general education and religion courses.

Accounting Path

Steps to your Associate Degree in Accounting

Complete First Certificate

Basic Accounting
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General education courses
Complete Core Courses

Applied Accounting
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General education courses

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Why choose this degree?

Business solutions, profitability enhancement, and information analysis are important skills employers look for in accounting professionals. In large companies, accountants often analyze, organize, and record financial transactions. In smaller companies, accountants usually manage some or all of the company’s financial records.

BYU-Pathway has found that certain combinations of certificates lead to better job opportunities. Most degrees have a recommended plan of certificates that will help students increase their income and improve their employment possibilities.

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Essential Knowledge and Skills

Outcomes

Perform entry-level accounting tasks in companies of all sizes
Create, analyze, and clearly explain operational results using financial statements
Complete essential accounting duties for various types of businesses
Assist management in preparing and understanding financial ratios, budgets, and income and cost forecasts