Get the introduction to accounting you'll need to land an entry-level position or enter Southern New Hampshire University's BS in Accounting with an AS in Accounting, available on campus. Learn from experts in public and corporate accounting, taxation and fraud. As an accounting major at SNHU, you'll have the opportunity to tap into a large network of alumni who are willing to offer advice and business contacts. SNHU has one of the most established undergraduate accounting programs in the northeast. The AS in Accounting provides the foundation in basic accounting needed to pursue a career as a bookkeeper, payroll clerk, accounts receivable clerk or other entry-level accounting position.

Demand for accounting professionals is on the rise. In fact, according to Job Outlook 2010, accounting is the most "in-demand" program in the northeast. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 13 percent growth through 2022 for accountants and auditors. So whether you decide to enter the job market right away or parlay your associate degree into a bachelor's in accounting, you should have plenty of options after you finish your studies.