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An associate degree in accounting and tax specialist opens the door to rewarding careers in the accounting field. At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) Richfield, we offer this two year degree program. Graduates are prepared to join corporate accounting departments or operate their own tax preparation businesses. If your career goals include working with people and performing detailed work, this accounting program may be for you.
Contact our Richfield campus at 800-752-4223 to learn about our accounting and tax specialist degree. Learn about admissions, financial aid and program requirements at GU/MSB-Richfield.
Accounting program developed by specialists
Our accounting and tax specialist program was developed with the help of experienced professionals in the field who know what employers want. This program advisory committee regularly reviews our program to ensure that it provides students with the most recent information and training in accounting and tax. These professionals also provide us with suggestions and insights into local hiring trends and practices.
What can you do with this two-year accounting degree?
Graduates with associate degrees in accounting and tax specialist are prepared for positions as analysts, tax preparation specialists and financial consultants. They are ready to operate home-based tax preparation businesses or work for accounting firms. There are many opportunities in this field. Where do you see yourself?
In addition to having numerous career opportunities, a graduate is prepared to take certification exams such as the following:
- Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor (ABA)
- Registered Accounting Practitioner (RAP)
- Enrolled Agent (EA)
These credentials strengthen your resume and show prospective employers that you are serious about your accounting career. We encourage students to apply for the Professional Certification Scholarship to defray the cost of certification exams.
Online college – a real alternative for busy people
Earning an online degree has many advantages and few drawbacks. Students complete assignments and attend lectures whenever and wherever they have Internet access. They connect with instructors and classmates via e-mail, chat and phone. They save money on gas or bus fare and childcare. They reduce the amount of time they spend commuting. Online degree programs are a great option for people who work full-time, care for their families or are unable to travel to a campus. Contact our online division at 877-609-8889 to learn more.
Degree requirements for the accounting and tax specialist degree
Whether you complete the program online or in class, you will earn 107 quarter credits, including 30 credits of general education classes. Students seeking an associate degree in accounting and tax take core accounting classes such as:
- Accounting principles 1, 2
- Managerial accounting
- Intermediate accounting 1, 2
- Tax 1, 2
- Business writing
- Computer information systems
- Keyboarding
- Introduction to business
- Student success
- Payroll accounting
- Accounting systems
- ACAT review
- Business mathematics
- Fraud examination
- MS Office Professional™ 1, 2
- Business law
- Marketing
- Career development
Contact us with questions about our associate degree program
Contact our Richfield, MN, campus to learn more about our accounting and tax specialist degree program. Call GU/MSB at 800-752-4223 to get started on a great career.