An Associate of Applied Science is an academic distinction conferred upon successful undergraduate students. The courses in these programs are often similar to a bachelor’s program, with the difference being the AAS tends to require fewer credit hours.

What is an Associate of Applied Science in Accountancy? This degree is often taken as a precursor to further academic studies, or else as context for professional certification test preparation. Students should expect to take a battery of core classes, such as accounting, statistics, quantitative analysis, tax law and finance, as well as general education requirements for the degree, such as laboratory science, language composition and mathematics. These programs are typically found at any type of accredited institution, from online schools to international universities. Overall, it is reasonable for a full-time student to expect graduation after one to three years.

Accountancy programs tend to sharpen students' math skills in order to prepare them for the rigors of the profession. It is also common to develop proficiency in the latest productivity and finance software in order to adapt to a changing workplace. The general education might provide context necessary for critical thinking and decision-making.

These courses' costs are determined by many variables. Contacting each institution or reviewing descriptions is often the best way to find tuition prices.

Accountants hold positions of trust and responsibility, often acting as advisors, auditors, bookkeepers or a combination of all three positions. An accountant who starts a business might operate on a freelance basis for a particular industry or group of clients. Such an individual might review payments, handle billing, prepare tax documents and balance ledgers. An accountant working in a large company might work on a team to handle one part of one of these duties for a single corporate account.

Opportunities in the field of accountancy are often more accessible to those with the appropriate credentials. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.