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American National University’s Business Administration Accounting associate degree program exposes you to all the fundamentals in the field of accounting, including courses in economics, financial accounting, cost analysis, financial reporting, and business law. For any business, accounting is a crucial function used to monitor performance and as a basis for critical decisions.

American National University promotes a progressive learning format, so after you earn your associate degree, you can immediately  continue your education at the bachelor’s degree level through our Business Administration Accounting bachelor’s degree.

Your Learning Experience

The Business Administration Accounting associate degree program is designed to provide graduates with a solid core competency in general accounting practices, procedures, concepts, and theory. Students will gain the necessary training required to enter the accounting field, such as:

• Learning the use of accounting practices in today’s business world from individually owned businesses to financial reporting and corporate accounting. This can include, but is not limited to, accounts receivable and accounts payable, individual taxation concepts, cash accounting, inventory, and year-end reporting and closing procedures.
• Gaining the knowledge of the fundamentals of business, management strategies, and organizational structures. This can include, but is not limited to, strategic planning, job organizational design, business communications and presentations, interpersonal and group dynamics, and managerial decision making.
• Getting ample hands-on experience using the latest accounting software programs, like Quickbooks software, while learning the basic principles and procedures of accrual accounting, such as payroll, inventory, job costs, and general ledgers, among other topics. This will help students produce business documents effectively as well as perform business procedures that are key to their roles in their careers.
• Understanding the role and function of topics such as management, valuation of investments, cost of capital, capital structure, dividends, and capital budgeting.

Stackable Degree Programs

American National University promotes a progressive learning format, so as earn your associate degree you can immediately use your training to advance your career as you continue your education in high-demand fields at the bachelor’s degree level – areas such as Business Administration Accounting or and Health Care Management.

Where could your degree take you?

• Accounting Clerk
• Tax Preparer
• Bookkeeper
• Accounts Payable Specialist
• Accounting Assistant
• Business Analyst

Also see:
» Business Administration Accounting Bachelor’s Degree

Check out our “Not-What-You-Would Expect” Guide to Business to learn more about this high-demand field.