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Associate of Applied Science
Accounting
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Ensign College + BYU-Pathway

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 Associates's Degree in Accounting

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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 results of operations using financial statements
  • Perform essential accounting duties for various forms of business
  • Assist management to prepare and understand financial ratios, budgets, and forecasts for income and costs