Accounting - University of Alaska Anchorage

Accounting from University of Alaska Anchorage is a Campus Associate Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. The AAS Accounting degree prepares students for entry-level accounting positions such as bookkeeper, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll clerk; assistant to line and staff accountants; or as paraprofessionals in CPA firms. The program emphasizes understanding the accounting cycle, processes and procedures, as well as generally accepted accounting principles. Students in the program are encouraged to join the Accounting Club. The club sponsors the tutoring lab, invites local area professionals to discuss career possibilities, and provides students networking opportunities with potential employers. Students planning to pursue a four-year degree in accounting should take General Education courses found under the Baccalaureate General Education Requirements. Not all courses for the AAS degree will transfer to the BBA program, so careful planning and regular meetings with an academic advisor will help ensure the best transition possible if you plan to continue for a BBA degree. Upon graduation, AAS Accounting program graduates will be able to show these competencies: Demonstrate the ability to provide written documentation summarizing accounting information in an organized manner. Demonstrate the ability to apply the fundamental accounting equation in the analysis and recording of business transactions and understand the concepts underlying the preparation of financial statements. Demonstrate an understanding of the major components of accounting systems including attributes of an effective internal control system. Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental state and federal payroll tax laws and principles and properly calculate, record and report payroll transactions for an organization. Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental tax laws and principles and prepare an individual income tax return. Demonstrate competency in utilizing computer technology in the accounting processing cycle. View more details on University of Alaska Anchorage . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.