If you enjoy working with numbers and data, are detail-oriented, have good communication and organizational skills, and are comfortable using computers, accounting is a great career choice with expected steady growth in employment opportunities. The large size of this occupation ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time work.
Graduates of this degree program learn a wide range of skills, including managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. They also know how to prepare tax returns, prepare and analyze financial statements, and use computer applications proficiently. Earning a degree can open the door to the following career opportunities:
General Accountant
Cost accountant
Accounts payable/receivable clerk
Billing Clerk
Payroll administrator
Auditing clerk
Full charge bookkeeper
Tax preparer
Rasmussen College offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting. This program will provide you with specific skills that employers are seeking. Core classes include Business Ethics, Payroll, Income Tax, Financial Statement Analysis, Spreadsheet Applications and much more. Receive in-demand career skills and learn to apply problem-solving techniques in the business world.