Students
An associate degree in Accounting and Tax Specialist is a great investment for both the short term and the long term. You can enter the workforce quickly after completing this two-year degree. You build on your education and experience later on by returning to school. And you will have a credential that employers will value throughout your career.
At Utah Career College (UCC) Online, we offer this two year degree, preparing students for positions in organizations such as accounting firms, small businesses and accounting departments in large companies. Students are also ready to become owners of tax preparation services and other small businesses. Sound interesting? Contact UCC Online at 877-609-8889.
Program developed with the help of accounting professionals
This online accounting degree was developed with the help of experienced accounting professionals. Often employers themselves, they know what skills and knowledge are needed for success in this field. These program advisory committees also review course content regularly to ensure that we include the most up-to-date training possible.
Many opportunities – which one is right for you?
Graduates of our associate degree program are prepared for positions such as the following:
- Tax advisor
- Tax preparation specialist
- Accounting technician
- Billing specialist
- Accounts receivable clerk
- Accounting technician
- Bookkeeper
Certification makes you stand out from the crowd
Graduates are prepared to take certification exams for accounting certifications such as Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor (ABA), Registered Accounting Practitioner (RAP) or Enrolled Agent (EA). These credentials show commitment to an accounting career. They are in high demand by business owners and other employers. Not everyone takes these tests, so a job applicant with one of these certifications has an advantage.
More than accounting
Online degree candidates complete 64 credits of business and accounting courses, covering topics such as:
- Basic and intermediate accounting principles
- Payroll accounting
- Managerial accounting
- Accounting systems
- Basic and intermediate taxation
- Computer information systems
- Business Writing
- Microsoft Office Pro
- Fraud Examination
- Business Law
- Introduction to Business
- Marketing
- Business Math
- ACAT Review
They also complete general education courses that strengthen communication and presentation skills and give them an understanding of the diverse world in which they will be working. In the final quarter, they complete Career Development, a course that prepares them to conduct effective job searches.
It’s not just numbers
Although the courses listed above can teach you many of the skills you will need as an accountant, some of the abilities you need for success are harder to acquire. A good accountant communicates well with his or her clients, co-workers and managers. He or she must be detail-oriented and have good basic math aptitude. An accountant needs to have high ethical standards. And of course, an accountant needs to enjoy working with numbers. If this sounds like you, consider a career as an accountant.
Thinking about an accounting degree online?
To learn more about our online associate degree in accounting and tax specialist, contact UCC Online. Call 877-609-8889 to get started on a great career through distance learning.