University of Phoenix-Maryland Campus

Course Details

Associate of Arts with a concentration in Accounting Foundations

Course Description

If you’re looking for a way into the growing field of accounting, the Associate of Arts with a concentration in Accounting Foundations* degree program can help. As a student, you’ll receive a foundation of academic disciplines, including communication and social sciences, while focusing on the role of accounting in business strategy, financial statements, economics and more. You will be challenged with business scenarios that require the use of accounting information and resources. Learn how University of Phoenix can help you explore and find a place in accounting. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals. The Associates of Arts in Accounting Foundations concentration focuses on the role of accounting in business strategy, accounting communications, accounting information systems, management, financial statements, and cost information. Students will encounter real-world scenarios where they will use accounting information resources and systems, and present conclusions based on accounting and business data. Additionally, students will use ledgers, journals, and worksheets to complete formal, informal, and quantitative accounting tasks.

Course Duration

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3year

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Associate of Arts with a concentration in Accounting Foundations University of Phoenix-Maryland Campus