Develop the accounting and business skills that employers desire with an online Associate of Science (AS) in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. The associate degree in accounting is perfect for professionals who want to enter an accounting-related field or lay the groundwork for continuing their education in accounting or business.

In the associate in accounting program, you'll learn how to:

- Identify organizations that establish accounting standards regulations

- Maintain financial records and statements

- Analyze, interpret and present information to stakeholders

- Identify the steps in the ethical decision-making process

This 60-credit online accounting degree curriculum can give you a foundation in essential accounting principles and practices. You'll understand how to handle a company's finances, the basics of economics, statistics, and how marketing plays a role in the world of accounting. Courses are taught by instructors with professional credentials and experience in accounting, taxation, and fraud examination.

Interested in accounting, but afraid of taking math courses? Don't be. According to our instructors, communication skills are more important than being a math whiz when it comes to accounting.

"We have the technology to do the math," said Mona Stephens, accounting lead faculty at SNHU. "Accounting is really all about problem-solving and storytelling." Throughout your studies, you'll gain a foundational understanding of accounting."

Some expected courses in your associate in accounting program include:

- Financial Accounting. Study the steps of the accounting cycle and how to prepare financial statements. You'll develop skills in financial accounting information analysis, stakeholder communications, and accounting procedures.

- Managerial Accounting. Explore the financial impact of business decisions. Learn how to use accounting and productivity information to improve organizational performance. With new data-gathering skills, you'll be able to plan growth strategies and make informed decisions.

- Intermediate Accounting I. Examine foundational concepts including the accounting cycle, journal, and adjusting entries. You'll learn to address accounting scenarios by applying theory and using proper accounting standards.

- Federal Taxation I. Learn about current U.S. tax laws, the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), and source documents relevant to federal tax returns for individuals. Using the applicable tax laws, you'll learn how to prepare federal tax returns for individuals.

"These courses are taught by instructors with years of experience in accounting and who are committed to helping you earn your degree. "The instructors at SNHU are remarkable," said Tabitha Paige Tillery '20.

"They made sure that you knew they were there for you. Didn't matter the hours I was doing my schoolwork, someone was always there to help." Akeda Toby-Locke with text Akeda Toby-LockeAkeda Toby-Locke '19 agreed. "My instructors were always one call or email away when I had concerns or questions about my courses," she said. "They guided me on completing my assignments to their expectations and to the best of my ability, and shared helpful resources and information that provided additional knowledge and insights about the courses."

"No matter the course, our instructors can help equip you with the relevant specialized accounting skills you need to start a career in accounting. But according to our own faculty, accountants need to be more than just technically proficient in accounting. The accountant of the future needs to be intellectually curious, always learning, able to figure out how to solve problems, analyze and visualize data, and effectively communicate with non-accountants," said Stephens. "A great way to start is to hone that intellectual curiosity and problem-solving skills."

That's why the associate accounting curriculum integrates other general education and business-related knowledge. Major courses include some less expected classes such as Business Law I. Examine the background and ethical aspects of the U.S. legal system as it applies to business organizations. Understand how contracts, criminal and cyber law, product liability, and torts impact business. Business Systems Analysis and Design. Gain a basic level of IT knowledge relative to its use in business.

You'll learn to apply effective solutions to business programs using concepts and methodologies. This course includes both team-oriented assignments and structured computer labs using spreadsheet and database management tools. Introduction to Marketing. Discover how to create and deliver communications in order to reach consumers in a valuable way.

You'll learn about marketing research, audiences, product selection, promotion, distribution, and pricing. Human Relations in Administration. Good managers must develop skills in human resource management to support higher productivity.

You'll learn techniques for becoming a more effective manager and colleague. When you graduate with your associate degree in accounting, you can count on having both widely applicable skills and highly specified accounting knowledge. This means you can go on to pursue entry-level jobs or more advanced degrees in any number of fields.

Expanding access to quality higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That's why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials:

- Completed free undergraduate application

- Prior transcripts, which we can retrieve at no cost to you

- Test scores are not required as part of your application Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 6 (8-week) undergraduate terms.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)