AA/AS in Accounting and Related Services

The Accounting program prepares students for entry into the accounting field through courses taught online and in the classroom. Coursework covers payroll processing, bookkeeping and the preparation of tax returns. Students also become proficient with accounting software packages, including Sage 50 Accounting and QuickBooks. Typical courses are Financial Accounting, Payroll Accounting and Tax Accounting, and learners work with financial statements throughout. The Associate of Applied Science degree is one of several credentials in this area, which also include a diploma and technical certificates of credit such as Computerized Accounting Specialist and Payroll Accounting Specialist. The program runs at the Marietta and North Metro campuses and online. Career paths named by the college include accounting technician, bookkeeper and payroll clerk, and graduates share their experiences on the page.