In today’s complex economy, high-quality accounting services are crucial to success in every business. According to the federal government, the job market for accounting professionals is expected to grow faster than average through 2016, as more organizations and individuals rely on professionals with formal training in accounting.* Earning an associate’s degree in accounting online at Kaplan University may prepare you for a variety of entry-level opportunities in this growing career field.

 Program Highlights  


Our program’s focus goes beyond analyzing and interpreting numbers; you study how to communicate vital information effectively and network with people from all walks of business. In addition to providing a solid foundation of core academic requirements, our online curriculum emphasizes:

  • Analyzing, recording, and interpreting accounting information based upon industry guidelines
  • Building, maintaining, and operating a computerized accounting system using accounting software
  • Preparing payroll, financial statements, and tax documents according to federal and state regulations
  • Acquiring the knowledge and skills required to pass national accreditation exams in accountancy†
  • Completing a capstone course that allows you demonstrate your ability to apply the knowledge and skills gained through your online coursework in real-world accounting practices

 Curriculum for the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting 

    Courses Credits
    Communication Elective 5
    Mathematics Elective 5
    Communication Elective 5
    Courses Credits
    Academic Strategies for the Business Professional 5
    Accounting I 5
    Accounting II 5
    Managerial Accounting 5
    Federal Tax 5
    Macroeconomics 5
    Business Math 5
    Open Electives* 35
    Associate’s Capstone in Accounting 5
    Total Program Requirements 90

 What Are the Career Opportunities? 

Earning your associate’s degree in accounting may prepare you for a variety of entry-level jobs in accounting. Enter the field as a full-charge bookkeeper, payroll professional, tax preparer, auditing clerk, or accounting assistant.‡ If you want to begin a career in business administration, earning an accounting degree may help you acquire valuable accounting knowledge and skills that will help you stand out to employers. Click here to review career profiles.

When you are ready to continue your education, your associate’s degree may bring you at least halfway toward earning a bachelor’s degree online at Kaplan University.

For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

  

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$371.00
Total program requirements90
Total cost of tuition$33,390.00

This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. Effective June 5, 2010, a minimum tuition deposit, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, is required at the time of enrollment. The deposit will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Kaplan University offers tuition discounts to active-duty military servicemembers and veterans. Call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor.

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009 Edition, Accountants and Auditors, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm (accessed May 2008).
† Although the program is designed to prepare students for various certification and licensing examinations, Kaplan University cannot guarantee students will pass the exams.
‡ Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.