Accounting Online Associate Degree
NAU Canada Online’s Accounting Associate Degree program will help you develop the specialized skills you need to enter the accounting profession. This program is also an excellent foundation for students who may wish to pursue a bachelor’s in accounting.
Online Accounting Associate Degree Overview
The online Accounting Associate Degree program prepares you for a successful accounting career in a variety of business, government or non-profit organizations. Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles to routine financial accounting activities
- Update and maintain accounting records to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Use current technology and computer applications in support of business
- Adhere to ethical guidelines governing the conduct of accountants
- Demonstrate effective communication skills
Online Accounting Associate Degree Classes and Curriculum
The online Accounting Associate degree program consists of 90 total credits. You take accounting major core, support core, open elective, and general education core classes.
Accounting Major and Support Core
46.5 credits
Open Electives
4.5 credits
General Education Core
39 credits
Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.
Online Accounting Associate Degree Tuition and Fees
Learn more about our undergraduate tuition schedule.
Online Accounting Associate Degree Career Outcomes
The online Accounting Associate Degree gives you the background you need for entry-level jobs in accounting and bookkeeping. With experience, you may also qualify for more advanced positions.
- Accounting Technicians
- Payroll Clerks
- Bookkeepers
- Clerical Assistants
Who Is a Good Candidate for the Online Accounting Associate Degree?
- Entry-level job seekers: The online Accounting Associate Degree program is a great option if you want to start a career in accounting. You receive the training and education that employers want to see in an applicant.
- Accounting certificate graduates: Do you already have an Accounting certificate? You may be able to transfer credits into the Accounting Associate degree.
Course Listing (90 Credits)
AC1060 Principles of Accounting I
AC1160 Principles of Accounting II
AC1260 Principles of Accounting III
AC2050 Accounting Software Applications
AC3050 Intermediate Accounting I
AC3100 Intermediate Accounting II
AC3150 Intermediate Accounting III
AC3170 Accounting Topics and Issues
FN3000 Business Finance I
MT1050 Introduction to Business
MT2050 Principles of Management
EC, FN, LA, MG, MT, OL, or OM courses
Communication
EN1150 Composition I
EN1300 Composition II
EN2100 Speech OR
EN2150 Interpersonal Professional Communication
Science
SC Science Elective
Mathematics
MA1500 Intermediate Algebra OR
MA2050 College Algebra
Humanities/Behavioral/Social Science
Humanities/Behavioral/Social Science Elective
General Education
CS1201 Juggling College, Life, and Career: Set Up for Success! OR
CS1203 Bridge to Success: Creating Your Future at NAU!
CS1301 Do the Numbers! Achieving College and Career Success
CS2086 Career Path Planning
Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.
