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A.S. Accounting

Dig into details and find solutions. A career in accounting puts you right in the middle of the action, helping businesses make smart decisions and run smoothly. Our Associate’s Degree in Accounting prepares you with a mix of accounting, business, and IT skills. You’ll learn from seasoned accounting professionals, getting hands-on experience and real-world applications in the classroom. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to step into the field as a confident, well-rounded professional.

Locations: Louisville campus, Lexington location, Louisa Learning Center, Online learning
Format: On campus or online

Est. time to completion:

18–24 months*

Credit hours:

92

Cost per credit hour:

$430

Hands-on learning

Learn by doing with real-world applications in the classroom.

Experienced faculty

Learn from industry experts who have years of experience in the field.

Personalized attention

Small classes mean more focused learning.

Curriculum

Overview

The Associate of Science in Accounting curriculum ensures students gain a comprehensive understanding of accounting fundamentals and applications. Students will learn how to record business transactions using general ledger software, complete a full accounting cycle through a “Practice Set,” and design accounting systems. They will also gain knowledge of tax law by preparing realistic tax returns for individuals and corporations, and work with payroll systems both manually and through computer simulations.

Courses

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ACT 290
Intermediate Accounting I
4 credits
ACT 264
Federal Taxation I
4 credits
ACT 212
Principles of Managerial Accounting
4 credits
ACT 204
Principles of Financial Accounting I
4 credits
ACT 205
Principles of Financial Accounting II
4 credits
ACT 220
Computerized Accounting
4 credits
ACT 225
Payroll Accounting
4 credits
ACT 295
Accounting Associate Capstone
4 credits
BUS 204
Introduction to Business Law and Ethics
4 credits
BUS 224
Professional Development
4 credits
CSC 118
Computer Applications I
4 credits
CSC 218
Computer Applications II
4 credits
ECO 201
Microeconomics
4 credits
ECO 202
Macroeconomics
4 credits
ENG 101
Composition I
4 credits
ENG 102
Composition II
4 credits
ENG 204
Advanced Writing
4 credits
FYE 105
Foundations for Student Success
4 credits
GEC 220
Essential Strategies for Applied Communications (ESAC)
4 credits
MGT 114
Business Organization and Management
4 credits
MTH 115
Principles of Mathematics
4 credits
MTH 202
Introduction to Statistics
4 credits
Free Elective
4 credits

For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.

The Accounting program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Business and Technology.

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