Accounting Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree

Program Description

The primary objective of Bramson ORT College's Accounting Associate Degree (A.A.S.) program is to train students to become successful and effective junior accountants, junior auditors, cost clerks and tax examiner trainees. To achieve this goal, the associate degree program is designed to provide students with a solid, core competency in general accountancy practices, procedures, concepts and theory.

In order to effectively prepare students for professional long-lasting careers in accounting the Associate Degree program covers an array of topics from cost accounting to taxation for individuals, partnerships and corporations. All accounting courses are taught by highly experienced and knowledgeable instructors who carry at least a CPA or masters degree. The program also gives students the opportunity to receive hands-on training (through an accounting internship) that will accelerate their studies and make them highly competitive individuals in the job market.

Bramson ORT College's high job placement rate has led accounting graduates to advance to positions as accountants, auditors, managers, and tax examiners in a variety of businesses, industries and sectors.

Credits obtained by students while in the Accounting program are transferable to four-year programs at other colleges and universities worldwide. In order to earn the Accounting Associate Degree at Bramson ORT College, a student must complete at least 60 credits.

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Career Outlook

The Bramson ORT Associate Degree program in Accounting prepares students to become junior accountants, junior auditors, cost clerks and tax examiner trainees. Graduates may advance to positions as accountants, auditors, managers, and tax examiners in different levels of business, industry, or service organizations.

• Junior Accountant
• Junior Auditor
• Public Accountant
• Cost Accountant
• Junior Internal Auditor
• Budget Accountant
• Bookkeeper
• Office Manager
• Tax Accountant
• Tax Examiner
• Payroll Specialist
• Management Accountant
• Accounting Clerk
• Assistant Controller
• Forensic Accountant
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Accounts Assistant
• Fund Accountant
• Fixed Income Accountant
• Billing Specialist
• Financial Advisor
• Medical Billing Clerk
• Loan Officer
• Collections Specialist

Employment Opportunities

Below you will find a table of average annual salaries for Bookkeeping Clerks. Salaries are listed by both position and Industry/Sector. These salaries had been provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bramson ORT College's Career Services Center.