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Earn an associate degree in accounting and be prepared for excellent career opportunities. Many employers seek job candidates with two-year accounting degrees for entry-level positions, and then train the employees in their companies' specific corporate processes. The Associate in Accounting and Tax Specialist degree program also prepares graduates to act as independent agents, operating home-based accounting and tax preparation services.
The Utah Career College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting and Tax Specialist degree program requires two years of full-time study, and can be completed at any of our school’s three campus locations: Orem, West Jordan (15 miles south of Salt Lake City Center) and Layton. Flexible options that help students complete their associate degrees efficiently include day, evening and online classes and part-time and full-time programs. We also offer a complete online accounting degree program.
An Associate in Accounting program designed by employers
Our Accounting Program Advisory Committee is a group of business and accounting professionals and employers. The committee is responsible for regularly reviewing Utah Career College’s accounting programs, and ensures that graduates of our Associate in Accounting and Tax Specialist degree program have the skills and training necessary to pass certification exams and to succeed in careers in accounting. Some graduates find employment with accounting firms, small businesses and general accounting departments. Others enjoy the freedom and financial rewards they experience as home-based business and tax consultants.
Core requirements for the Associate in Accounting & Tax Specialist degree
Students in the AAS in Accounting and Tax Specialist program complete 64 credits in business and accounting courses. Classes prepare students for Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation® (ACAT) exams, for entry-level accounting and bookkeeping positions and to serve as independent tax advisors and small business consultants. Topics include the following:
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General education requirements for the AAS in Accounting & Tax Specialist
Accounting professionals work with diverse groups of people in every type of industry and government agency and use strong critical and analytical skills. The liberal arts component of the Associate in Accounting and Tax Specialist degree program provides students with the skills to handle those challenges. Candidates for the Associate in Accounting degree complete 30 credits in communication, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.
Career assistance for graduates
One of the final courses in the AAS in Accounting and Tax Specialist degree program is Career Development, where students prepare resumes and cover letters, identify job openings that suit their personal lifestyles and practice interviewing skills. Before and after graduation, our Career Services Department will help you find the right entry-level position and investigate opportunities for advancement in the profession.
Prepare for a career in accounting and taxation
Contact our admissions office for more information. A representative will help you evaluate our accounting programs in light of your own situation. If you decide to enroll, the representative will help you with the entire process, and you will receive personal counseling on financial aid.