AAS degree in Accounting

Preparation for accounting paraprofessional. Total credit hours: 65.

Accounting paraprofessionals are sought by companies that have flexibility in hiring, training requirements and hours. Paraprofessionals typically prepare individual and corporate tax returns, keep payroll records and perform auditing functions.

If you have already completed an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, you may earn an AAS in Accounting by completing approximately 30 hours of approved business courses.

Graduates with an AAS degree in accounting have the option to transfer to some four-year bachelor’s degree programs, majoring in accounting.

30 and Out
Anyone who has already earned an associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Accounting by completing approximately 30 semester hours of approved business courses.

Certificate of Proficiency in Accounting

Preparation for accounting specialist, assisting financial departments in special areas such as tax, auditing, consulting.  Total credit hours: 33. Hours can be applied toward the AAS degree program.

Certificate of Completion in Accounting

Preparation for accounting clerk, assisting financial departments primarily in bookkeeping. Total credit hours: 18. Students will be prepared for the certification exam as a professional bookkeeper. Hours can also be applied toward the Certificate of Proficiency or the AAS degree program.

AS Degree for Business

If you are definitely planning to get a four-year degree in accounting, you may want to start at L&C with an AS degree in business. You will enter as a junior at most four-year colleges. Total credit hours: 60.

Visit the Business Division website.

View the Accounting Program Brochure.

View the AIM Program Brochure.