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Accounting

Associate of Science Degree online program

The Associate of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to provide students with the appropriate background, knowledge, and skills they need to enter the field of accounting. They pursue such topics as analyzing transactions, completing the accounting cycle, accounting systems, internal control and journals, accounting for assets and liabilities, and accounting in different business structures.

Accounting graduates are prepared to seek employment in such diverse sectors as business, health, government, education, manufacturing, and social services. To acquire the broad-based flexibility to enter these areas, students learn the accounting cycle, accounting procedures for merchandising, and the basics of cost accounting. In addition, they learn how to work with balance sheets, income statements, statements of financial position (balance sheets) and how to prepare a statement of cash flow.

Time-honored academic heritage

• Founded in 1899, South University has delivered quality education and personal attention to students for more than 100 years.
• South University has campus locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

South University is accredited

• South University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS).
• South University is accredited to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees (Level V institution).

Academic Requirements

To be admitted to the Associate of Science in Accounting program online at South University, the prospective student must be a high school graduate OR have the equivalent GED (General Education Development certificate).

After meeting this qualification, applicants must:

1. Achieve a satisfactory score on either the SAT I, the ACT, or the CPTs OR
2. Meet the eligibility requirements for a transfer student.

For additional information, view the
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements.

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