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ACCOUNTING
ASSOCIATE 7 MONTHS
Accounting
Associate 7 months
Accounting Associate Degree
If you've got a mind for math and enjoy working with numbers, ECA College's online Accounting Associate Degree can help you prepare to take the next steps toward a rewarding career in finance. With flexible, self-paced classes you can graduate with a degree that can increase your earning potential on your schedule, from home.
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Helps prepare students for entry-level jobs in accounting and finance like accounting clerk, payroll clerk, or accounts receivable clerk.
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Online college-level classes cover essential foundational concepts from creating, organizing, and maintaining financial records, to assessing financial data and analyzing financial statements.
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Completing a college degree can help you increase your earning potential.
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The American Council on Education's (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service has evaluated and recommended college credit for many ECA College courses.
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Our online programs are flexible enough for you to finish them at a pace that works for you, based on how much time you can dedicate to your coursework each week.
What You Will Learn
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How to complete the accounting cycle and create and analyze financial statements to ensure that they are accurate and comply with generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP).
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How to solve important accounting principles and concepts by creating four types of financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, statement of retained earnings, and statement of cash flows.
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How to write effectively for business including memos, emails, reports, and presentations.
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How to analyze various financial concepts related to taxes, insurance, financial investments, and basic business statistics.
Accounting Associate Degree Curriculum
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4 Semesters
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68 credits
Estimated completion time per semester:
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Fast track = 7 months
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Average time = 12 months
With ECA, you can learn at whatever pace works best for you. Some learners will be more comfortable moving faster, and dedicating more time, and the fast track estimate will apply to them. The average track will apply to most learners who can dedicate a few hours per week to completing their coursework.
In our online Accounting Associate Degree classes, you'll build foundational skills in accounting and business that can help you prepare for an entry-level job in the field. Your online courses include:
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Mathematics for Business and Finance
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Economics
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Financial Management
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Business Statistics