Accounting - Riverland Community College - Austin

Accounting from Riverland Community College - Austin is a Campus Associate Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. Do you enjoy problem solving and using technology in a business setting? Accounting might be your dream job. This highly-respected profession can earn well-deserved prestige and public confidence. People rely on accountants to examine, analyze, and interpret accounting data for the purpose of giving advice and preparing financial statements. Accountants also perform many other tasks vital to management such as preparing state and federal tax returns, and other reports. Responsibilities may also be in business management areas such as budgeting and controlling costs. Accountants perform duties manually and with computer assistance. The use of technology helps teach accounting skills while gaining the computer expertise required to succeed in today\\\'s competitive business environment. Plenty of individual attention in small classes, plus a friendly atmosphere, add up to a smooth transition into the job market. Graduates of the Accounting AAS Degree program will be able to: Complete accounting processes and prepare financial statements according to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) both manually and using computerized accounting software. Analyze and communicate the effects of basic tax rules (including payroll taxes) on individuals, partnerships and corporations and prepare basic tax returns Apply the fundamentals of activity based costing, job costing and process costing. Demonstrate understanding of cost behavior including fixed and variable costs, cost/volume/profit analysis, budgeting and variance analysis, and other analytical tools for decision making Identify and apply elements of contract, tort, agency, property law, partnerships, corporations, UCC sales and secured transactions, and professional liability law Identify and apply basic principles of fund accounting for governmental type funds according to principles established by GASB Demonstrate proficiency in using computer hardware and software, including spreadsheet, database, and internet browser software to solve complex business issues and report these solutions Employment Outlook Riverland Accounting graduates are well prepared to launch rewarding careers with excellent potential for advancement. Most students who complete an AAS Accounting degree or Accounting diploma are successful at finding jobs following graduation. The AAS is a degree designed for employment or transfer to a BAS program. A public accountant can offer a variety of services including tax work and consulting to the general public for a fee. Private accountants work exclusively for one employer. Many certifications are also available. A Riverland advisor will be happy to discuss the best route for your career path. View more details on Riverland Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.