Central Maine Community College
AAS in Accounting
Auburn, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The AAS in Accounting at Central Maine Community College provides exposure to business practices and grounding in accounting procedures and computerized applications. It builds an academic base equivalent to the first two years of four-year accounting programs, preparing students for entry-level roles and transfer to a bachelor’s degree.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue entry-level accounting and bookkeeping positions, roles in accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, tax prep, or junior staff positions in local small firms and nonprofits. The program supports progression into supervisory, auditing, financial reporting, or study toward a bachelor’s in accounting or finance, and career advancement.
Gain broad exposure to general business activities and practices and an in-depth understanding of fundamental accounting procedures and supporting computerized applications. Students who complete the program will have a knowledge and academic base equivalent to the first two years of many four-year degree accounting programs.
Specifically, this program is designed to:
- Prepare students for entry-level positions.
- Advance in accounting-related career fields
