Associate of Science in Accounting Technology

Accounting is a vital function that all types of organizations depend on. Managers need accounting staff to plan and control operations. Investors and other outside parties use accounting to evaluate organizations. The critical nature of accounting leads to careers in a wide variety of organizations, from government and health care to human resources and marketing. With an A.S. or certificate in Accounting Technology, you'll be prepared for full-charge or support positions related to accounting where you will compile, record, interpret and communicate financial information. One of the first things you will notice about the Accounting program is its flexibility. Whether you choose to enroll full time or part time, we strive to make our classes accessible for all. That includes offering a fully online option for the Accounting A.S. degree and the Accounting Applications Certificate. Day, evening and weekend classes are available to accommodate your lifestyle and preferences. The course offerings we have developed will: Lead to an analytical mindset that prepares you for business situations Help you develop skills to identify, record and communicate business activities of an organization Provide an understanding of the principles which aim to make information relevant, reliable and comparable to users. State-of-the-art software, computer labs and learning resources round out the program so you receive the technical training and application necessary to compete once you graduate. Our instruction integrates the basic foundations of accounting with the latest industry developments, making ours a cutting-edge program that stays on top of industry trends. Career: Graduates of Broward College’s Accounting Technology programs are finding a variety of career opportunities. Some of the positions our graduates have found include: Bookkeeping clerk, Accounting clerk, Auditing clerk The Accounting A.S. consists of 60 credits, which takes two years, or 24 months to complete. The courses in the Accounting Certificates are built into the A.S. degree, so you graduate with all three certificates and a degree. If you simply wish to enroll in a certificate program, you can complete the 12 credit certificate in one semester or complete all three in as little as three semesters.