Central Oregon Community College
AAS in Business Administration Accounting Specialization
Bend, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The AAS in Business Administration with an Accounting Specialization focuses on essential accounting principles and practices. You'll gain practical skills in financial reporting, tax preparation, and accounting software. This two-year program prepares you for entry-level positions in the accounting field through a blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience.
Career Outcomes: Graduates typically pursue roles such as accounting clerks, bookkeepers, or financial assistants. Opportunities may also extend to positions in corporate accounting, tax preparation, or small business finance, providing a solid foundation for further education or certification in accounting.
The Associate of Applied Science Business Administration Accounting Specialization degree qualifies graduates for employment as accounting managers, full-charge bookkeepers, staff accountants, accounts payable managers, and accounts receivable managers.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Apply effective written and verbal communication skills individually and in groups.
- Apply analytical, technology, and reasoning skills relevant to the profession.
- Apply appropriate ethical choices on both a professional and personal level.
- Demonstrate an understanding of accounting terminology.
- Perform basic accounting functions, such as complete steps in the accounting cycle, prepare financial statements, and document transactions.
- Make informed decisions about the operating performance, financial position, and cash flow activities of a company using relevant accounting information.
- Use managerial accounting tools to provide management with data useful in managing the company’s planning, controlling, and evaluating activities.
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