Associate of Arts in Accounting
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts
degree with specializations in business, accounting, information
technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human
services management, communication, psychology, and
paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum
provides a foundation and overview within the academic
disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics,
life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the
development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and
information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in
the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts
degree represents an important milestone for many students as
they pursue their educational goals.
The Associates of Arts in Accounting specialization focuses on the
role of accounting in business strategy, financial statements, cost
information, economics, management, and ethical issues.
Students will encounter real-world scenarios where they will use
accounting information resources and systems, and present
conclusions based on accounting and business data. Additionally,
students will use ledgers, journals, and worksheets to complete
formal, informal, and quantitative accounting tasks.