Accounting Practitioner AAS

A practical, career-ready degree designed for students who want direct entry into the accounting field.
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Program Overview

Anoka-Ramsey's Accounting Practitioner AAS degree prepares you for immediate entry-level roles in accounting. Set the foundation for your bachelor’s degree with an affordable and empowering start.
AAS
Associate of Applied Science
Coon Rapids, Cambridge, Online
60
Credits Course List
Why Anoka-Ramsey

Degree Built for Employment

  1. Experienced Instructors Who Teach Real Skills

    You’ll learn from teachers who have real accounting experience. They use examples from their jobs to show how accounting works in the real world. This includes learning financial accounting, where you practice making journal entries and financial statements, and managerial accounting, where you learn how budgeting and business decisions are made.
  2. Practical Skills Employers Want

    You’ll learn how to handle payroll, prepare tax returns, and use computerized accounting tools used in real accounting jobs every day like QuickBooks and Excel. Yes, you learn about numbers, but you also learn about business law, ethics and how technology is used in accounting. These areas help you understand how businesses operate and prepare you for many types of entry‑level accounting roles.
  3. Accredited for Quality

    Anoka-Ramsey's accounting and business programs are ACBSP‑accredited, which means it meets established and recognized national standards and prepares you for future jobs.
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  4. A Smart Investment in Your Future

    At Anoka‑Ramsey students save an average of about 65% per credit compared to regional public and private universities. With scholarships, resources and clear pathways forward, Anoka‑Ramsey helps you start strong, build confidence and invest in your future with purpose.
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