Online Associate Degree in Accounting

Associate Degree in Accounting

For many students, the path to finding success begins with an associate degree. If you’re a born number-cruncher, the Associate of Science degree in Accounting from CTU may be a good fit for you.

In this program, you can study the basics of entry-level accounting, the foundations of finance, and their respective places in business. And you can work to prepare to transition either into the workplace or to a bachelor’s degree program in accounting or finance.

93
Program Credits
5 Weeks
Course Length
Online, Colorado Springs
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Program Overview

Effective February 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.

An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and increased scrutiny of company finances will spur the job growth of accountants and auditors. Increasingly, accountants also are assuming the role of a personal financial advisor. In response to market demand, these financial specialists will offer more financial management and consulting services as they take on a greater advisory role.

The Associate of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to equip graduates with a variety of basic accounting skills that will be useful in an entry level accounting position. The ASACC program aligns to the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
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Courses

Courses: General Education Credits
ECON210 Principles of Macroeconomics 4.5
This course addresses the dynamics of how our economy works (or does not work). The course explores the basic institutions, terminology, and theory of the main economic activities of production, distribution, and consumption, especially as they apply to the operation of our national economy. Topics include savings and investment, national output, expenditure and income, real versus potential GDP, aggregate demand and supply, and fiscal and monetary policy. Students explore the impact of the economy on different economic sectors that affect different career paths.
ECON212 Principles of Microeconomics 4.5
ENGL104 Introductory Written Communication 4.5
ENGL105 Professional Written Communications 4.5
GOVT201 American Government and Public Affairs 4.5
or
HIST120 Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present 4.5
MATH102 Introduction to College Math 4.5
MATH106 Algebra for Business 4.5
PHIL101 Introduction to Ethics 4.5
PSYC102 Introductory Psychology 4.5
SCI101 Introduction to the Sciences 4.5
SCI103 Science and Technology- Laboratory Course 1.5
SCI201 Environmental Science and Sustainability 4.5
SCI203 Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course 1.5
UNIV104 Academic and Career Success 4.5
or
HUMNELE Humanities Elective 4.5
Total Credit Hours: 57

Total Credit Hours: 93

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Learning Outcomes

ASACC Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Apply ethical principles to business decision-making.
  2. Produce financial statements for businesses according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication skills.
  4. Employ accounting technology proficiently.
  5. Compute individual tax forms.

Faculty

Catherine McBride, DBA

Catherine McBride, DBA

Executive Program Director

Dr. Catherine McBride has been at CTU since January 2021, serving as an Executive Program Director for the College of Business and Management. Catherine has been in higher education for 22 years, with 18 years of online education experience across a variety of institutions in varying capacities but always serving non-traditional learners.

Dr. David Gliddon

Dr. David Gliddon

Executive Program Director

Dr. Gliddon is an Executive Program Director in the College of Business and Management. In previous roles at CTU, he was a Program Chair and Lead Faculty. He has taught over 20 courses in the undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral programs. He has provided service to the university on a number of committees and special projects.

Accreditations and Alignments

Accounting courses at CTU align with the educational standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). This program is not designed to prepare students for the CPA or CMA examination or any other certification exam, but covers the knowledge areas of the uniform CPA and CMA certification.

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

 

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Cost of this degree may be reduced based on one or more of the following:

Active duty military status

Number of credits transferred and accepted from other institutions

Tuition Reimbursement (talk to your HR Manager)

Number of CTU Fast Track courses successfully passed

Eligibility for a Corporate Alliances Grant (check with your CTU Admissions Advisor)

Students in CTU associate degree programs may bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. CTU Fast Track™ lets students earn college credit for what they already know. As a result, students can complete their degree up to 30% faster.* Just as important, by passing multiple Fast Track exams, students can save up to 30% on time and money towards the full cost of a program with CTU Fast Track.* There’s no additional cost for the exams and no penalty if a student fails to pass.

Take a look at the list of current Fast Track courses and see how many courses you may be able to earn credit for.

*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast Track exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.