Accounting

You’ll gain the know-how to effectively examine, analyze, interpret and correct financial data with this four-term degree program. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared for a successful career as an accountant, a profession that pays well, is in demand, and is growing at a higher-than-average pace. 

The program covers:

• Accounting theory and how it applies to corporate, service and merchandising organizations
• Managerial accounting principles
• Integrated accounting software programs, including QuickBooks
• Proper payroll, financial statement and records maintenance, and report preparation
• The Internal Revenue Code as it relates to income taxes
• Effective communication and critical thinking skills, and ethical responsibility
• Basic principles of business, management and marketing

Related Programs

You may also be interested in our Accounting Transfer Pathway and Accounting Clerk and Payroll Specialist diploma programs.

Our Associate of Applied Science degree programs make it possible for you to seamlessly transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue an advanced degree. There are many advantages of beginning your postsecondary studies at M State, including cost savings due to our low tuition rate and smaller class sizes with personalized instruction. Learn more about your transfer options at Transfer Programs and Pathways.