Associate of Arts in Accounting (AA in Accounting)

Associate of Arts in Accounting (AA in Accounting)

Associate Degree

Associate of Arts in Accounting (AA in Accounting)

Why Choose this Program

The Associate of Arts in Accounting (AA in Accounting) program was designed to:

  1. Build a Strong Foundation in Accounting – Develop essential knowledge of financial accounting, managerial accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, and business fundamentals.
  2. Develop Practical Accounting Skills – Equip students with the technical skills to prepare financial statements, manage accounting records, process payroll, and support business operations.
  3. Integrate Digital Accounting Technologies – Introduce students to computerized accounting systems, cloud-based accounting software, spreadsheets, and digital financial reporting tools widely used in today's workplace.
  4. Apply Learning Through Practical Experience – Gain hands-on experience through accounting exercises, business case studies, and real-world applications that prepare students for entry-level accounting roles.
  5. Prepare for Employment and Further Education – Study Enable graduates to begin careers in accounting, finance, banking, and business administration while providing a strong academic foundation for pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business fields.

Future Career Prospects

Graduates from this program will be able to pursue careers such as:

  1. Accounting Assistant or Accounting Technician
  2. Bookkeeper or Payroll Officer
  3. Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable Clerk
  4. Audit Assistant or Tax Assistant
  5. Banking Operations Officer or Administrative Finance Assistant

Course Structure

The two-year program comprises 61 credits and includes foundation courses, functional courses, and a comprehensive examination. Students must complete the following coursework requirements to graduate:

YEAR 1

Course Title

Credits

Priority

English I: Reading and Composition with Laboratory

4

Required

Gender Studies

3

Required

Khmer Studies

3

Required

Digital Literacy + Lab

4

Required

English II: Reading and Composition with Laboratory

4

Required

Environmental Science

3

Required

Introduction to Political Science

3

Required

Management Principles

3

Required

YEAR 2

Course Title

Credits

Priority

Personal Growth and Development

4

Required

Logic and Critical Thinking

3

Required

Math for Business

3

Required

Financial Accounting I

3

Required

Introduction to Ethics and Good Governance

3

Required

Introduction to Statistics & Its Application

3

Required

Office Applications for Business

3

Required

Financial Accounting II

3

Required

Accounting Information Systems

3

Required

Risk Management & Insurance

3

Elective

Business Information Systems

3

Elective

Strategic Management and Business Policy

3

Elective

International Finance and Economics

3

Elective

Applied Econometrics

3

Elective

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management

3

Elective

GRADUATION PATH

Comprehensive Exam

3

Required

Type:              

Higher Education

Faculty:          

Business and Economics

Department:   

Accounting and Finance

Degree:           

Associate Degree

Major:             

Associate of Arts in Accounting (AA in Accounting)

Duration:        

2 years