Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Accounting Assistant

Butler Community College

When you learn the language of business, you learn to be a leader.

The reality in today’s business world is that many CEOs of major corporations got their start with degrees in accounting. Accounting is the essential language of business, and having a professional command of that language can open many doors of opportunity in the management of virtually any business or organization.

Butler's Accounting degrees and certifications are fully accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. A variety of scholarships are available, some of which are offered in association with area universities. Our program is structured to give you options depending on your career goals.

Our associate’s degree is designed for students who want to pursue a bachelor degree. We even have a bachelor’s degree completion agreement set up with Kansas State University. Our Accounting Assistant associate degree lets you enter the job market with a two-year degree, while our certification program prepares you for an entry-level position in just one year.

With class sizes that are capped at just 25 students, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to interact with your instructors. And all of them are experienced practitioners of accounting who know how to prepare you for the real world. You’ll learn in a highly supportive, pro-student culture exemplified by our accounting student organization, Phi Beta Lambda. In Phi Beta Lambda, you’ll have the opportunity to build lasting friendships with students, compete in academic competitions and travel to conferences.

Your degree in Accounting can lead to a career in:

• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Auditing
• Bookkeeper
• Certified Public Accountant
• Comptroller
• Chief Financial Officer
• Financial Advisor
• Forensic Accounting
• Government Accountant
• Tax Accountant
• Treasury Analyst

This program prepares students for a career as an Accounting Assistant, ''bookkeeper.'' The courses will provide students with knowledge necessary for an entry-level bookkeeper position in small or large firms.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), reflecting a strong commitment to the enhancement of student learning, the advancement of teaching excellence, and the measurement of program effectiveness.