Program Overview
The Accounting Associate Degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of careers in today’s technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisitions, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting.
Apply Now! Career Options Request More InfoMinimum Program Length: 5 Semesters
Estimated Program Cost: $11,693
Entrance Requirements
Admissions Requirements
- Must be 16 years of age.
- Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply.
- Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math.
- Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.
At a Glance
Contact: Erskine Hawkins, Department Chair
Email: ehawkins@atlantatech.edu
Direct: 404.225.4553
Course Overview
Guides the student in dealing with ethics, internal control, fraud and financial statement analysis in the accounting environment which will require students to confront and resolve accounting problems by integrating and applying skills and techniques acquired from previous courses. Will prepare students in developing a personal code of ethics by exploring ethical dilemmas and pressures they will face as accountants. Will help the student understand financial statement analysis and the relation to fraud, and fraud detection. Will prepare the student for the ACAT Comprehensive Examination for Accreditation in Accountancy.