Associate of Applied Science in Applied Accounting
Lewis-Clark State College
Key Information
Campus location
Lewiston, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 21,836 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* + course fees; 2023 undergraduate full-time tuition
Introduction
Students in the Associate of Applied Science in Applied Accounting program will develop critical thinking skills and an understanding of the accounting process used to identify, record, report, and analyze business transactions. This skill set is required for a variety of technical and specialist accounting positions such as a financial specialist, payroll technician, accounts receivable/payable technician, bookkeeper, and small business owner. These positions are needed in all business sizes and types across an unlimited number of industries. Individuals trained at the technical and specialist levels are becoming increasingly important in organizations as national and international accounting regulations increase and converge.
Completion of a Technical Skills Assessment is required.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with an AAS degree from the Applied Accounting program go on to achieve careers in a variety of areas including:
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting Assistant
- Payroll Clerk
- Accounting Technician
- Auditing Clerk
- Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable Administrator