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Associate Degree in Accounting

Bryant & Stratton College's Accounting program provides the technical and critical skills needed to perform accounting functions and processes, including the acquisition, analysis and effective communication of financial information utilized in management decision making.

Following graduation from this program, students will be prepared to enter such fields as general ledger accounting, managerial accounting and tax preparation. Entry-level positions may be found in the manufacturing, retail and service industries as well as the government sector.

What You Learn

  • Analyze and prepare budgets and financial information, generate forecasts, maintain records, and make adjustments to meet objectives utilizing knowledge of GAAP for varied accounting systems.
  • Select and utilize appropriate information technology to generate and analyze financial data, perform computer operations, and identify opportunities for uses of information technology.

So why not call one of our helpful admissions representatives right now at 1.800.895.1738 to discuss if a career in Accounting might be right for you.

Some Typical Jobs in Accounting (National averages from salary.com)

  • Accountant I ($35,000 - $42,000)
  • Accountant II ($41,000 - $52,000)
  • Tax Accountant ($37,000 - $46,000)

Major Class Requirements Credits
ACCT110 Accounting Principles I 3
ACCT120 Accounting Principles II 3
ACCT130 Tax Accounting 3
ACCT210 Accounting Systems 3
ACCT220 Financial Analysis 3
ACCT230 Cost Accounting 3
ACCT260 Internship/Capstone Experience 3
BUSS100 Business Principles 3
INFT100 Information Technology I 3
Major Electives 6
General Class Requirements Credits
ENGL100 Composition and Research 3
ENGL110 Oral Presentations 3
ENGL230 Writing for Business & Technology 3
LIBS100 Information Literacy & Research 3
MATH103 Survey of Mathematics 3
PHIL201 Critical Thinking 3
SOSC101 Human Relations 3
SOSC215 Career Managment 3
Open Electives 3

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