Our online Associate Degree in Accounting
Our program is designed to equip you with a comprehensive set of accounting skills. These skills are applicable across various sectors, including medical offices, insurance companies, public organizations, and marketing agencies, where accountants play a crucial role.
Our online Associate Degree in Accounting focuses on real-world, employer-demanded skills in payroll, banking, reporting, and record keeping. You will study online to acquire professional accounting knowledge, stand out in a competitive job market, and open doors in your career—without having to interrupt it.
Online Accounting Degree Curriculum
Our online Associate Degree in Accounting is designed to help you prepare to take the first steps toward a career in accounting. Through four semesters, you’ll learn the skills and knowledge that are essential to working in the industry – all at your own pace, from home. Your accounting classes include:
- Introduction to Accounting
- Principles of Accounting 1 and 2
- Intermediate Accounting 1 and 2
- Personal Finance
Learn more about curriculum, tuition, and enrollment requirements
Learn about:
- Our affordable tuition payment plan options.
- How online education works.
- How a degree in API Program Name can help you reach your goals.
What you get
- Textbooks and/or eBooks
- Academic support via email, web portal, or phone
- Student Portal dashboard for instant access to lessons and support
- Learning Resource Center online libraries and labs
- ProQuest® digital access to thousands of sources for research
- An active online community of fellow students, staff, and grads
median salary
Job opportunities
The median annual wage for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks was $45,860 in May 2022†. Most bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are employed full time. Work hours may extend during critical periods such as the end of the fiscal year, tax season, or when conducting monthly or yearly accounting audits.
CAREER-FOCUSED
TRAINING
Gain an understanding of the application of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles).
LEARN AT
OUR OWN PACE
Enroll at any time and complete each of the four semesters in as few as six months.
AFFORDABLE
TUITION
Our flexible payment plans include the opportunity to get your fourth semester—a $ value—at no cost!
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Frequently asked questions
You may be taking your first steps into higher education. Or you may be considering online study for the first time. Whatever your situation, we’re here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you have.
Many businesses place a high value on people who have earned an Associate Degree in Accounting online. That’s because accounting is a skill that nearly every business, nonprofit organization, public company, and government agency uses in some form or another.
As soon as you enroll, you gain an Ashworth College Central Network. It's an online toolkit that offers step-by-step guidance for building your resume, drafting cover letters, writing thank yous, and more. Your lessons may refer you to the Ashworth College Central Network as you prepare to graduate and take new steps in your career. After you earn your degree, you'll retain your account so you can sharpen your Ashworth College Central Network anytime you need to.
We allow you up to four (4) years from the date of your enrollment to complete your studies and earn your online associate accounting degree. A self-paced, flexible study schedule is one of the many benefits of pursuing your education at Ashworth College.
Related programs
Our online associate accounting degree is one of several accounting and finance programs available at Ashworth College. You may also be interested in:
State requirements
A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.