Accounting A.A.

Degree Overview

The Associate of Arts in Accounting provides the foundation of an accounting career with core courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting and individual taxation. In addition, courses in computerized accounting and Excel will assist with the technology required for an accounting career. You are also provided course options to enhance knowledge in other accounting and business fields. This degree serves as a base for further study in a four-year program or prepares graduates to more quickly enter the workforce.

You will be able to apply major concepts in the functional areas of accounting including financial, managerial and tax and will apply decision-support tools to business and accounting decision-making.

 

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Accreditation

The Vucurevich School of Business at the University of Sioux Falls has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.

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100% Online Option

USF’s fully online accounting program offers the same academic rigor as the on-campus experience but with added flexibility for students balancing work, family and other commitments.

  • Fully Online & Flexible: Complete coursework at your own pace with mostly asynchronous classes, while still engaging with faculty and peers in meaningful ways.
  • Real-World Learning: See how theory and real-world application come together to build confidence and practical skills.
  • Value-Focused Tuition: Pursue a quality education with access to grants and scholarships to reduce your cost.
  • Supportive Online Community: Small class sizes, personalized faculty support  and available services ensure you’re never navigating the journey alone.

This program is ideal for students seeking a flexible, affordable and supportive degree path—all while balancing life’s demands.

Outcomes

Graduates with an associate's degree in accounting are prepared for various entry-level positions such as bookkeeper, accounting clerk, payroll specialist and accounts receivable/payable clerk. 

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $44,320
  • Job Postings: 4,048

Salary data is based on the average salary for a bookkeeper in the United States as of April 2024 as provided by salary.com. Job posting data is for bookkeepr positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

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Courses

Required Major Core

Complete the following courses.

ACC225

Accounting I

(3.0 s.h)

ACC226

Accounting II

(3.0 s.h)

BUS323

Advanced Excel for Business App

(2.0 s.h)

BUS100

Business as a Profession

(1.0 s.h)

ACC250

Computerized Accounting

(2.0 s.h)

ACC304

Individual Income Tax

(3.0 s.h)
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Elective(s) in Major

Complete 8 s.h. of the following courses.

ACC330

Accounting Information Systems

(3.0 s.h)

ACC400

Accounting Practicum

(3.0 s.h)

ACC401

Accounting Seminar

(2.0 s.h)

ACC425

Advanced Accounting

(3.0 s.h)

ACC323

Advanced Excel for Business App

(2.0 s.h)

BUS393

Advanced Trust Administration

(3.0 s.h)
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