Associate of Applied Science Business Administration Accounting Specialization Degree (96-97 credits) qualified graduates for employment as Accounting Managers, Full-charge Bookkeeper, Staff Accountants, Accounts Payable Managers, Accounts Receivable Managers, and Brokerage Clerks with additional experience and some licensure and certification requirements.
Associate of Applied Science Accounting Specialization Degree Coursework
Additional Certification and Advancement Opportunities
All employment opportunities benefit from membership in professional organizations and professional certification. Advancement opportunities vary by geographical region and business size.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks, particularly those who handle all the recordkeeping for a company, may find it beneficial to become certified. The Certified Bookkeeper (CB) designation, awarded by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, demonstrates that individuals have the skills and knowledge needed to carry out all bookkeeping functions, including overseeing payroll and balancing accounts according to accepted accounting procedures. For certification, candidates must have at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience, pass a four-part examination, and adhere to a code of ethics.
Licenses are not strictly required for most Brokerage Clerk positions, but a Series 7 brokerage license can make a clerk more valuable to the Broker. This license gives the holder the ability to act as a registered representative of the firm. A registered representative has the right to answer more of a client’s questions and to pass along securities recommendations from the Broker. In order to receive this license, a Clerk must pass the General Securities Registered Representative Examination (Series 7 exam), administered by FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Agency), and be an employee of a registered firm for at least 4 months.