<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Strayer University's Associate in Arts in Accounting program is designed to provide a fundamental education in business practices in addition to introducing students to basic and intermediate accounting principles. Topics addressed in program coursework include accounting software applications, cash flow statements, payroll accounting, liabilities, budgeting, inventory management, and financial reporting processes. Core classes offer study in various business functions such as marketing, production, information technology, and human resources. You will also receive a general education providing studies in psychology, sociology, history, and writing. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are important for aspiring students of the Associate in Arts in Accounting program. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must earn a total of 90 credits to be eligible for graduation from the Associate in Arts in Accounting program at Strayer University. This credit total consists of 22.5 credits in core courses, 36 in the major area, 22.5 in general education coursework, and nine credits in electives. </p> <p><u>Associate in Arts in Accounting Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>AREA I</th><th>CORE COMPONENT</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 100</td><td>Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 100</td><td>Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 105</td><td> Introduction to Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 115</td><td> English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 104</td><td>Algebra with Applications</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>AREA II</th><th>MAJOR COMPONENT</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 115</td><td>Microcomputer Applications for Accountants</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 206</td><td>Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 303</td><td> Intermediate Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 304</td><td> Intermediate Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 305</td><td> Intermediate Accounting III</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 307</td><td> Federal Taxation</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 350</td><td>Cost Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>LEG 100</td><td> Business Law I</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>AREA III</th><th>GENERAL EDUCATION COMPONENT</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 215</td><td>Research and Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 111</td><td>World Cultures I</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 100 <br /> <br /> PSY 105</td><td> Psychology of Adjustment <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>SCI 110 <br /> <br /> SCI 115</td><td> Introduction to Physical Science <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Introduction to Biology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 100</td><td> Introduction to Sociology</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>AREA IV</th><th>ELECTIVE COMPONENT</th></tr> <tr><td> </td><td> Selected in consultation with an academic advisor</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatAreMyPostGraduationOpportunities">What Are My Post-Graduation Opportunities?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Following completion of Strayer University's Associate in Arts in Accounting program, you could apply for entry-level positions in nearly any type of industry. You could be responsible for handling corporate tax documents, bookkeeping duties, or managing customer accounts. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Bookkeeper </li><li>Junior Accountant </li><li>Accounts payable clerk </li><li>Accounts receivable clerk </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>If you have a desire to expand your knowledge or prepare for career advancement, then you might pursue a 4-year degree after graduating from the Associate in Arts in Accounting program. In many cases, a bachelor's degree will be required for those seeking supervisory or management positions in the field and might also be a requirement for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification. Strayer University offers the following bachelor's degree programs: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Accounting </li><li>Bachelor of Business Administration with an Accounting concentration</li></ul>