AA/AS in Accounting and Related Services

Preparing financial statements, tracking costs and completing tax paperwork all depend on accurate business records, and this associate of applied science program trains students to handle that work. McHenry County College built it for people aiming at beginning roles with companies, nonprofits or public agencies that need accounting support. Classes pair the underlying principles of the discipline with hands-on practice. Internship placements are available, and the learning environment is described as both encouraging and demanding. Students can start with a shorter credential in bookkeeping, tax preparation or accounting, then apply that work toward the degree. After finishing, graduates may look for accounting positions and eventually move up to a junior accountant role. Continuing to a higher level of education widens the options further. A sample plan spreads accounting, business and general education courses across four terms, and the page includes a phone contact for the business division along with a breakdown of tuition and other expenses by residency.