A.S. Accounting
64
Credit Hours
69%
Max Transfer Credit
Class Type
100% online, 6 & 12-week courses
Next Start Date
Nov 11, 2024
Cost Per Credit

Enhance your résumé with an associate degree in accounting

The universal word for success in business is this: profitability. Without it, business simply cannot exist (at least not for very long). Few other things have the potential to impact operations, profitability and performance the way smart, sound financial record keeping can.

Earn an online associate degree in accounting and help track, monitor, and report financial transactions, assets, and liabilities to ensure business profitability, performance and position.

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On site offerings are limited and courses in this program will need to be taken online.

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Go beyond basic accounting to develop in-demand skills.

Real-World Practitioners

Learn best practices from in-field accounting professionals.

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Learn to apply best-practice accounting guidelines.

Program Overview

Make your mark by helping businesses make theirs

With Franklin University's transfer-friendly A.S. Accounting, you'll learn fundamental principles in several of the major fields of accounting, including financial, managerial and individual income tax. You’ll be introduced to accounting theories and concepts, and gain practical, real-world experience in such areas as analyzing financial statements, preparing account reconciliations and documenting tax filings. 

In addition to furthering your understanding of accounting processes and operational decision making, an associate in accounting from Franklin can help prepare you to complete the B.S. Accounting program, so you can extend your professional pathway into advanced accounting roles.

So how many credit hours does it take to earn your associate degree in accounting? At Franklin, it takes just 64 credit hours of business major and general courses to graduate. Finish even faster by transferring up to 44 previously earned credits toward your degree.

Earn your degree from a university built for busy adults

Earn your degree on your terms by taking classes 100% online or pursue available coursework at our Main Campus. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin was built from the ground-up to satisfy the needs of adult learners. Our seamless transfer process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work, family, and life. Get started on your future today.

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Curriculum & Course Descriptions

64 Semester Hours
Fundamental General Education
English Composition
ENG 120 - College Writing (4)

In this course, students acquire the writing competencies necessary for completing analytical and argumentative papers supported by secondary research. A variety of assignments, beginning with personal reflections, build upon one another, as students develop ideas that respond to, critique, and synthesize the positions of others. Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of critical reading, effective writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of an extended, documented research paper.

Mathematics
MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4)

This course introduces you to statistics with applications to various areas. The course covers both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics included are: sampling techniques, data types, experiments; measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, graphical displays of data, basic probability concepts, binomial and normal probability distributions, sampling distributions and Central Limit Theorem; confidence intervals, hypothesis tests of a mean, or a proportion for one or two populations, and linear regression.

AND

Choose either MATH 140 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning or MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite. Course can count as a University Elective.

Science

6 credits from the following types of courses:
Two courses from the Science discipline. One course must have a lab component.

Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON 220 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (4)

An introduction to economic theory involving the basic underlying causes and principles of the operation of an economic system. Emphasis is placed on studying the economy as a whole. Issues of inflation, unemployment, taxation, business cycles and growth are discussed in the context of the global economic system.

AND

2 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from the Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology disciplines.

Arts & Humanities
HUMN 210 - Intro to Logic & Critical Thinking Skill (2)

The goal of this course is to help you improve as a critical, logical thinker. 你将被介绍到根据逻辑思维和批判性分析的标准制定和评估论点的艺术. You will discover how to apply these valuable skills to your studies and everyday life, learning how to overcome obstacles to critical thinking, and how to avoid being deceived by means of misleading reasoning.

AND

4 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from the Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion or Theater disciplines.

Additional General Education
PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2)

This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. 十大正规赌博平台大全排行课程要求高水平的自主学习,并注重在工作场所和课堂上所需的技能,这些技能很容易在两种环境之间转换. The course includes strategies for advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. The assignments and activities in the course are created to closely simulate teamwork found in the workplace.

OR PF 121 - Basic Learning Strategies (2)

This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. 十大正规赌博平台大全排行课程要求高水平的自主学习,并注重在工作场所和课堂上所需的技能,这些技能很容易在两种环境之间转换. The course includes strategies for time management, goal setting, reading comprehension, and advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments.

AND

COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)

By using applied critical and creative thinking, 本课程的学生将培养一套沟通技巧,以增强他们的个人和职业关系和努力. This course will focus on skill development in key areas such as self, perception, listening, verbal messages, conversations, relationships, conflict management, persuasion, and presentation skills.

OR SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4)

This basic public-speaking course intends to improve the student's ability to think critically and to communicate orally. Theory and practice are provided in various speaking situations. Each student is required to speak before an audience, but class work also involves reading, gathering and organizing information, writing, and listening.

AND

PF 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)

This course focuses on using spreadsheets to solve business problems.

AND

3 credits from the following types of courses:
Any General Education course at the 100 or 200 level

Major Foundational
ACCT 215 - Financial Accounting (4)

This course is an introduction to accounting, 强调通用财务报表如何向管理层以外的用户传达有关企业业绩和地位的信息. 大约三分之一的课程强调会计如何处理和呈现信息,包括接触记录交易, adjusting balances and preparing financial statements for service and merchandise firms according to established rules and procedures. The balance of the course examines major elements of the statements such as cash, receivables, inventory, long-lived assets, depreciation, time value of money, payroll, bonds, and other liabilities and stocks. Concepts of this course are applied to ACCT 225 (Managerial Accounting). Students are advised to avoid any time lapse between these two courses.

ACCT 225 - Managerial Accounting (4)

The study of management accounting for internal reporting and decision-making. The course introduces a business-management approach to the development and use of accounting information. Major topics include cost behavior, cost analysis, profit planning and control measures. Accounting for decentralized operations, capital budgeting decisions, and ethical challenges in managerial accounting are also covered.

Major Area Required
ACCT 310 - Intermediate Accounting I (4)

Intermediate Accounting I is the first of two in-depth financial accounting courses. Theory, the conceptual framework, development of generally accepted accounting principles, and applications are stressed. Topics include the income statement, statement of cash flows and, the balance sheet, specifically the asset accounts.

ACCT 320 - Intermediate Accounting II (4)

This course is the second of two in-depth financial accounting courses. Theory, concepts, and applications are stressed. Topics include time value of money, current and non-current liabilities, leases, deferred taxes, retirement benefits, stockholders' equity, earnings per share, accounting changes and errors, and the statement of cash flows.

ACCT 390 - Federal Income Tax I (4)

An introduction to the federal income tax structure with emphasis on the individual taxpayer, including employee, sole proprietor and investor. This course also provides exposure to basic concepts that apply equally, or with slight modification, to taxpayers other than individuals. Major topics include filing status, exemptions, excludable and includable income, business and non-business deductions, disallowances, technical tax research, and computer problem applications.

Major Electives
ACCT 330 - Cost Management (4)

This course is an in-depth study of cost accounting focusing on its role in internal reporting and the resulting decision-making processes. Students will evaluate the foundation, ethics and basic costing systems employed in the management accounting profession; analyze budgeting, cost behavior, pricing and profitability concepts and principles; determine how cost allocations, product quality, and investment decisions are applied by management accountants; determine how current trends in various industries impact cost accounting; and demonstrate knowledge that is in accordance with the educational requirements for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam.

OR ACCT 360 - Government & Not for Profit Accounting (4)

本课程旨在为理解非营利组织的特殊会计和报告要求提供一个框架. The emphasis is on reporting concepts and budgeting principles for governmental and nonprofit economic entities.

OR ACCT 420 - Federal Income Tax II (4)

Analysis of the income tax consequences of the formation, operation and liquidation of C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts including the treatment of distributions by these entities and tax planning considerations. Also examined is the tax effect of property transfers by gift or death. Technical tax research and tax memo documentation also required.

OR ACCT 425 - Accounting Information Systems (4)

本课程结合与信息系统相关的商业知识,建立会计信息系统的框架, information technology, and accounting. 学生将研究REA企业本体,因为它与数据库有关,数据库可用于存储和检索组织内的决策信息. Students learn that in the competitive organizations of today, and tomorrow, accountants cannot simply prepare and report information; they must take a more active role in understanding and creating systems and processes that impact the organization's bottom line.

OR ACCT 470 - Auditing (4)

A study of the planning, evidence gathering, internal control review, sampling, and application of procedures used to audit assets, liabilities, equity and related income statement accounts of a profit-oriented enterprise. Includes an evaluation of the audit profession including professional standards, ethics and liability of CPAs. Also includes a student-prepared audit case for hands-on application of audit procedures. The reporting requirements for compilation and review services and a thorough study of the types of audit opinions will also be studied. In addition, an audit research paper is required.

OR ENTR 395 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship (4)

Foundations of Entrepreneurship is an introductory course that examines the theory, practice, and tools of entrepreneurship. Various entrepreneurship structures and how such structures result in different unique pathways to success are explored. 学生们将在评估个人价值并确定自己对创业思维的亲和力时,重点关注培养创业思维的重要性, while also reviewing the risks and rewards of entrepreneurial businesses in the context of their chosen entrepreneurial philosophy. Finally, students will identify and evaluate opportunities for new ventures, and consider a strategic approach for successful business plan development.

OR FRAC 341 - Fraud Examination (4)

This course provides an overview of the behavioral research associated with occupational fraud and the methodology of fraud examination (i.e., obtaining documentary evidence, interviewing witnesses and potential suspects, writing investigative reports, testifying to findings, and forensic document examination). The majority of the course is focused on detecting the most common types of occupational fraud, determining how each type of fraud is committed, and implementing prevention strategies.

University Electives

4 credits from the following types of courses:
Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.

Additional Requirements

All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. 在十大正规赌博平台大全排行注册的30小时或更少的转学学分的学生需要通过PF 121基本学习策略来代替PF 321学习策略. 人际沟通(COMM 150)或言语沟通(SPCH 100)必须在注册任何300级或以上的课程之前完成. Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.

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Employment Outlook

8%

From 2022-2032, jobs in Accounting are expected to increase by 8%

Occupation Median Salary (2022) Job Postings (2022) Projected Growth (2022-2032)
Occupation
Budget Analysts $82,264 24,697 9%
Budget Analysts
Median Salary: $82,264
Job Postings: 24,697
Projected Growth: 9%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description

Budget Analysts examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Projected Growth
Job TitleJob Postings% of Job Postings
Budget Analysts14,41858%
Financial Management Analysts1,3976%
Budget Managers1,0924%
Budget Coordinators1,1505%
Staff Services Analysts2,38410%
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SkillJob Postings% of Total Postings
Budget Analysis7,25966%
Accounting6,80161%
Finance5,60851%
Financial Management3,37631%
Financial Statements3,23229%
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Industry% of Occupation in Industry
Federal Government, Civilian26%
State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals12%
Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals10%
Education and Hospitals (State Government)8%
Management of Companies and Enterprises6%
Education and Hospitals (Local Government)4%
Other35%
Financial Examiners $82,202 17,023 23%
Financial Examiners
Median Salary: $82,202
Job Postings: 17,023
Projected Growth: 23%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description

财务审查员执行或确保遵守有关金融和证券机构以及金融和房地产交易的法律法规. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

Projected Growth
Job TitleJob Postings% of Job Postings
Escrow Officers2,69716%
Data Integrity Analysts1,5139%
Commercial Escrow Officers1,2407%
Financial Examiners8805%
Compliance Investigators7374%
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SkillJob Postings% of Total Postings
Auditing2,09231%
Accounting1,68325%
Finance1,32819%
Law Enforcement1,24118%
Loans94014%
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Industry% of Occupation in Industry
Depository Credit Intermediation32%
Federal Government, Civilian11%
Management of Companies and Enterprises9%
State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals8%
Other Financial Investment Activities8%
Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage7%
Other26%
Credit Analysts $78,853 59,331 4%
Credit Analysts
Median Salary: $78,853
Job Postings: 59,331
Projected Growth: 4%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description

信用分析师分析个人或公司的信用数据和财务报表,以确定扩展信贷或放贷所涉及的风险程度. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.

Projected Growth
Job TitleJob Postings% of Job Postings
Credit Analysts36,99162%
Credit Risk Analysts3,7566%
Commercial Credit Analysts2,9445%
Credit Managers3,1915%
Credit and Collections Analysts3,7306%
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SkillJob Postings% of Total Postings
Finance10,79246%
Accounting10,34744%
Loans9,17139%
Credit Risk7,53732%
Financial Statements6,94430%
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Industry% of Occupation in Industry
Depository Credit Intermediation40%
Nondepository Credit Intermediation17%
Management of Companies and Enterprises13%
Activities Related to Credit Intermediation8%
Other Financial Investment Activities4%
Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage3%
Other16%
Accountants and Auditors $78,000 608,122 12%
Accountants and Auditors
Median Salary: $78,000
Job Postings: 608,122
Projected Growth: 12%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description

Accountants and Auditors examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Projected Growth
Job TitleJob Postings% of Job Postings
Accountants223,28837%
Staff Accountants135,51922%
Tax Accountants28,4415%
Internal Auditors22,9114%
Auditors24,7824%
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SkillJob Postings% of Total Postings
Accounting373,80083%
Auditing255,43357%
Finance182,37240%
Financial Statements176,52839%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles134,68930%
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Industry% of Occupation in Industry
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services24%
Management of Companies and Enterprises7%
Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals3%
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services3%
State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals3%
Computer Systems Design and Related Services2%
Other58%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $67,475 425,850 15%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Median Salary: $67,475
Job Postings: 425,850
Projected Growth: 15%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.

Projected Growth
Job TitleJob Postings% of Job Postings
Relationship Bankers92,05922%
Universal Bankers42,59610%
Personal Bankers83,53320%
Financial Services Representatives30,2647%
Financial Representatives44,78411%
SkillJob Postings% of Total Postings
 
Industry% of Occupation in Industry
Depository Credit Intermediation43%
Other Financial Investment Activities19%
Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage16%
Activities Related to Credit Intermediation8%
Nondepository Credit Intermediation6%
Management of Companies and Enterprises3%
Other6%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

Projected Growth
Job TitleJob Postings% of Job Postings
Tax Preparer Assistants5,69513%
Tax Associates7,48317%
Tax Analysts5,93314%
Tax Specialists3,6108%
Payroll Tax Analysts2,5646%
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SkillJob Postings% of Total Postings
Accounting20,34260%
Tax Returns13,63140%
Auditing10,63031%
Finance8,45625%
Tax Laws8,31325%
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Industry% of Occupation in Industry
Federal Government, Civilian46%
State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals36%
Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals18%
Gambling Industries0%
Other0%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

Projected Growth
Job TitleJob Postings% of Job Postings
Accounts Payable Specialists104,20314%
Bookkeepers128,75717%
Accounting Clerks86,96212%
Accounts Payable Clerks78,99211%
Accounts Receivable Specialists62,3368%
SkillJob Postings% of Total Postings
 
Industry% of Occupation in Industry
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services6%
Management of Companies and Enterprises5%
Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals4%
Religious Organizations4%
Building Equipment Contractors3%
Education and Hospitals (Local Government)2%
Other77%
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