Make Sense of the Money
Build the accounting fundamentals that drives businesses forward.
Whether your first job in accounting is that of a bookkeeper, accounting clerk, payroll specialist, or tax preparer, Owens’ Accounting Technology AAB prepares you for real-world success. You’ll be trained on industry-standard accounting software and acquire fundamental accounting skills including preparation and interpretation of financial statements, budget development, cost analysis, computer applications and tax compliance.
As part of the degree, you’ll also earn three valuable certificates that enhance your resume and prepare you for immediate employment:
Wherever your career takes you—from small business to corporate finance—these skills will form the core of your accounting practice.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Associate of Applied Business (AAB)
Department
Department of Business Technologies
Required Credit Hours
63-66
By the Numbers
3K
Around 3,000 bookkeeping, accounting & auditing clerks are employed in the Toledo area
+2%
Predicted job growth for financial analysts
Financial Data, Stats & Communication
Start with the language of accounting and learn to read and understand financial reports. Next, learn the common tools of the profession, including QuickBooks, Excel and statistical reasoning. Finally, branch out into payroll, taxation and cost accounting.
Later, study the legal and ethical framework for business and accounting. Woven throughout all your classes are the skills needed in any profession: understanding and communicating with people.
Wrap up your degree with accounting for non-profit organizations and your choice of business elective. Consider focusing on project management or personal finance or test your skills in an internship.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate working knowledge of theory and methods of double-entry accounting system
- Communicate accounting and financial information orally, in writing and with computer technologies
- Interpret financial information to make decisions, recognize and resolve problems and inaccuracies
- Work collaboratively, ethically and demonstrate professional responsibility
- Demonstrate working knowledge of accounting standards of taxation
If you plan to transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree at four-year institution, explore Owens’ Business Transfer Pathway, AS.
Career Outcomes
Accounting is an essential function of every business, governmental entity, religious organization and individual life. Entry-level positions are often called clerks or assistants. Your skills prepare you for positions including bookkeeper, payroll clerk, auditing clerk, accounts receivable/payable clerk, tax preparer and accountant.
Experience, additional education and polished communication can take your career to the C-suite, where you will take the lead on key financial decisions. Explore the employment data to understand trends in our area.
In Their Words
“You are more than a number here. Professors care about your growth in education. Also, I was able to take classes when it was convenient for me and there was no sacrifice of work or education.”
Alex Nyers, Business Technologies, ’23
Run the Numbers: College Is Affordable at Owens
Your education is an investment in yourself, your career and the life you want to live. With the three included certificates, your associate degree in accounting positions you for success in work and life.
Challenge Yourself to Grow
Kickstart a life of learning with this practical and in-demand degree. In accounting, every day brings new data and fresh challenges. Become the person who keeps businesses, non-profits and people running smoothly toward their goals.
Make the most of your time in college by joining a student group like the Institute of Management Accountants and partnering with local professionals for mentorship. Or join one of the other two dozen student clubs—they may even need a treasurer.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a global business education accrediting body that recognizes excellence in business education through continuous improvement.