Accounting Online Associate of Science
If you’re fascinated by numbers, a degree in accounting may be right for you. Accounting focuses on the day-to-day operations of an organization’s finances: preparing financial records, making sure the books balance, and adhering to any tax regulations. Our online Associate of Science in Accounting degree can help you launch a career in accounting, finance, or related positions and apply specialized knowledge related to navigating the flow of money. Some people may record and post financial transactions as part of a company’s bookkeeping team, or they may be responsible for specific financial tasks such as accounts payable or accounts receivable.
Learn more about the program’s learning objectives, requirements, and courses.
For more information, contact us at onlineadmission@nec.edu or call 603.428.2252.
What You’ll Learn
In this AS in Accounting program, you’ll gain a solid liberal arts foundation and the knowledge that can help you focus on the day-to-day operations of an organization’s finances: preparing financial records, making sure the books balance, and adhering to any tax regulations. Through real-world examples and interactive activities in each seven-week course, this program emphasizes practical application that can help you develop valuable communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- The accounting cycle
- Financial reporting that meets industry standards
- Assessment of the costs of goods and services
- Application of tax regulations
Why Choose Our Online AS in Accounting?
- 100% online to fit into your busy schedule
- Multiple term starts each year so you can start sooner
- Four-credit, seven-week courses so you can finish sooner
- Taught by subject matter experts working in the field
- Highly interactive format with frequent communication among faculty and students
Career Opportunities for AS in Accounting
- Bookkeeper
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Receivable Clerk
You can also choose New England College’s online Bachelor of Science in Accounting, depending on your career and life goals.