Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

In the online Associate of Arts with a concentration* in Accounting Foundations program at University of Phoenix, you are introduced to key foundations of business, including the basic structure of today's business environment, operations, human resources, technology, business ethics, and leadership. You'll also have the opportunity to study business communications for accountants, management theory, and fundamental principles in project management. You can learn about accounting information systems, electronic commerce, information systems development, and real-world applications of technology in the accounting field. Finally, you can develop skills in financial accounting, planning and controlling, financial reporting, accounting for corporations, payroll accounting, financial statement analysis, and the application of accounting documents and financial information to strategic decision making.

What Are the Prerequisites?

As an applicant to the Associate of Arts in Accounting Foundations program, you should enjoy working with numbers and have an interest in helping businesses with their financial information. Applicants to University of Phoenix programs must have a high school diploma or GED.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The Associate of Arts in Accounting Foundations is a 60-credit program. You must complete a minimum of 42 general education credits and 18 concentration credits. As an online student, you will also need access to specific computer hardware and software.

Core Courses

• BUS 210: Foundations of Business
• XBCOM 230: Business Communication for Accountants
• XACC 210: Accounting Information Systems
• XMGT 230: Management Theory and Practice
• XACC 290: Principles of Accounting I
• XACC 291: Principles of Accounting II

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Advanced Degrees

After completing the Associate of Arts in Accounting Foundations program, you could continue your education by pursuing a bachelor's degree. Earning a related bachelor's degree gives you the opportunity to develop advanced skills in accounting, finance, business, and management, and could help you educationally prepare for more challenging career opportunities. You may be interested in the following University of Phoenix bachelor's degree programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance
• Bachelor of Science in Management

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.

Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. While this program was designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), University of Phoenix cannot, and will not, provide any assurance that completion of this program will allow a successful student to qualify within the student's specific jurisdiction. Potential applicants should check with the appropriate organization within their jurisdiction to determine if this program, combined with their undergraduate degree and any other specific criteria, meets the requirements to qualify for examination in that specific jurisdiction. States frequently change their requirements for examination. There is no assurance that at the time of degree completion the specific jurisdiction's requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission.

*Maryland residents completing this program will earn Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Accounting Foundations.