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An associate’s degree in Accounting can take you anywhere you want to go. From working for a small company to being a part of a finance department of a large organization, there is always a need for people who are detail-oriented, have great analytical skills, and love to analyze, compare and interpret data.

Graduates are in high demand, as employers need people with accounting skills. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for accountants are expected to grow at a steady rate of 4% through 2032.

With a focus on financial, managerial and tax accounting theory and procedures, you’ll develop the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, make sound and ethical decisions and use common business and accounting software. 

 

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$9,560

Paying For College

Median Wage

$55,000

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Accounting I
  • Mathematical Reasoning or Intermediate Algebra with Applications
  • English Composition I
  • Introduction to Business and Management
  • Word Documents
  • Introduction to QuickBooks
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Accounting II
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Intermediate Excel
  • Speech
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  • Corporate Accounting
  • Income Tax Accounting
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Microeconomics
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  • Applied Income Tax or Accounting Internship
  • Cost Accounting
  • Business Finance and Budget Management
  • Computerized Accounting
  • Personal Finance
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Prepare financial statements and related schedules in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
  • Apply accounting skills and principles creatively and innovatively in accordance with the standards of professional ethics
  • Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle
  • Analyze financial and business information to support planning and decision-making
  • Perform payroll preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
  • Perform cost accounting preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
  • Perform individual and/or organizational tax accounting preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
  • Identify internal controls to reduce risk
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Highlights

Associate Degree

60 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53547

Related Offerings

Accounting Assistant

Potential Careers

Accountant

Accounting Clerk

Cost Accountant

Payroll Clerk

Career Pathway

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

1

Embedded Technical Diploma

Accounting Assistant

2

Associate Degree

Accounting

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