Accounting, often called the "language of business," provides essential information about the economic activities of a business to its owners, its creditors, and other groups. Accounting courses place an emphasis on generally accepted accounting principles, internal accounting procedures, and computer applications.
The two-year Accounting Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for mid-level accounting positions, such as full-charge bookkeepers or clerical supervisors in business industry. Students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting can also begin their studies at Lee College.
Students should work with their advisors to tailor course selections to align with the chosen transfer university. The transfer plans on this page show tailored examples for universities commonly chosen by Lee College students. However, students may choose to continue their education at any university.
Students interested in accounting can choose to pursue an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting or an Associate of Arts with a business or accounting concentration.
The AAS in Accounting will prepare students for roles in business and tax accounting. Students will study bookkeeping and data management. They will also learn how to use computer programs related to accounting on a professional level. Although the degree plan contains courses that may be applicable to a four-year accounting degree, it is primarily designed to prepare the student for immediate job placement.
Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting should refer to the transfer plans and work with an advisor to select courses that will apply to the degree at the transfer university.