Lackawanna College's Associate Degree in Accounting is designed for those who are passionate about numbers and financial analysis. This program prepares students for entry-level positions in corporate or non-profit businesses or as a stepping stone to a four-year degree.

Your Career Starts Here

With the accounting field projected to grow by 7% over the next decade, this degree offers graduates the chance to work in various entry-level positions.

Program Overview

The associate degree provides students with essential skills and knowledge to jumpstart their careers. Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of basic accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Use computer programs for data entry, calculation, and tax return preparation.
• Apply managerial accounting principles to industrial situations.
• Demonstrate financial principles related to corporate finance.
• Understand fundamental business principles through law, management, economics, and statistics.

For those aspiring to become a Certified Public Accountant or holding more senior positions, this program provides a solid foundation for continuing education in Lackawanna's bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business.

Students can participate in Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club), gaining exposure to the business world. Lackawanna College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, ensuring the quality of its degrees.