Accounting

Degree Earned:
Associate of Applied Business in Accounting

Available Campuses for This Program:
Hattiesburg - Accounting Program

What career opportunities exist with an Accounting degree

Our Associate of Applied Business degree in Accounting emphasizes accounting principles and applications both by hand and on the computer. Whether you pursue a higher degree and become a CPA or go through a training program at Antonelli College, a good accounting professional is always in demand.

Accounting professionals are employed in virtually every industry from merchandising and manufacturing to service-related businesses such as health and government services. Financial clerks specializing in accounting commonly work for companies that perform specific financial services – including tax preparations, bookkeeping, bill collection, medical billing and payroll services – for other companies seeking to cut costs and outsource many administrative functions.

Upon earning your Associates Degree in Accounting from our Hattiesburg, Mississippi campus, graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment as a payroll clerk, accounts receivable specialist or income tax preparer. With additional work experience and/or training, graduates may qualify for advancement to such positions as account manager, accountant or finance manager.