From the classroom to the accounting office. You’re just an associate degree away from an accounting job. Virginia Peninsula’s Accounting program will groom you for your first job in the field or help you update your skills if you’re already working in the accounting industry.
The curriculum blends accounting concepts and skills with financial applications and accounting standards. Study payroll accounting, fraud examinations, computer applications and more. The courses will also prepare you to take the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) national certification exam.
Possibilities
After completing an Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, you’ll be ready for entry level positions as a bookkeeper, payroll clerk, billing clerk, cost clerk, audit support specialist or tax preparer. You’ll also be qualified for entry-level positions as a junior accountant, accounting technician, fiscal technician and internal auditor.
Career Exploration
Learn more about a career in this field, how much it typically pays, what the demand is, and how your education can help you become qualified.
College Catalog
For the most up-to-date information about this program, including courses, credits, and other requirements, please refer to our College Catalog.
