Accounting Administrative Assistant Degrees: Diploma & Online Courses

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An accounting administrative assistant diploma will train the student in computerized and manual accounting as well as develop their clerical or office skills. Read the following article to find out more.
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What is an Accounting Administrative Assistant Degree?

Earning a diploma in order to become an accounting administrative assistant will prepare students for handling a variety of different jobs in an office environment. Administrative assistants will help accounting managers by creating spreadsheets, budgets, and performing other office duties including training new employees.

Required Courses:

Accounting administrative assistants will have to learn not only basic accounting, but also how to manage an office and use certain types of computer software. Basic courses required include:

  • Business and technology
  • Interpersonal communications
  • Electronic transcription
  • Basic accounting

Skills Obtained:

The skills obtained from earning a diploma to become an accounting administrative assistant include organizational psychology, computer software certification, and marketing. Students will learn accounting terminology and will be an integral part in keeping the accounting department running efficiently.

Career Related Information

Reasons to Earn a Diploma to become an Accounting Administrative Assistant:

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, there are many positions available for those who have office skills and a general understanding of accounting. As an administrative assistant, there will be many issues that will need to be reconciled. People who enjoy taking care of details and who like working with others are well-suited for this position.

Salary Information:

Those who earn a diploma to become an accounting administrative assistant can expect to earn $38,000 annually. There are many companies that will pay more depending on experience and skill level.

Economic Outlook and Growth of the Accounting Administrative Assistant Field:

As companies grow, there will be a greater need for those who can help keep accounting departments running smoothly.

Popular Schools

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    1. Bryant & Stratton College

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • BA - General Management
      • BA - General Management
    Associate's
      • AS - Accounting
      • Accounting - AAS
      • AS - Business
    Certificate
      • Accounting Assistant Diploma
      • Accounting Assistant - Diploma
      • Business Assistant Diploma
      • Business - AAS
      • Business Assistant - Diploma
  • Online Programs Available
    2. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • MBA: Accounting
      • MBA: Accounting
      • M.S. in Accounting with an Emphasis in Tax Compliance and Planning
      • MBA: Finance
      • MBA
      • MBA and MS in Leadership (Dual Degree)
    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor: Accounting
      • Bachelor: Finance and Economics
      • B.S. in Finance
      • B.S. in Finance with an Emphasis in Financial Planning
      • Bachelor: Business Admin
  • Online Programs Available
    3. Saint Leo University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • DBA: Business Administration
    Master's
      • MAcc: Accounting
    Bachelor's
      • BS: Accounting
      • BA: Business Administration - Accounting
      • BA: Business Administration - Management
      • BA: Business Administration - Logistics
      • BA: Business Administration - Marketing
    Associate's
      • AA: Business Administration
  • Online Programs Available
    4. Keiser University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Master of Business Admin - Accounting
    Bachelor's
      • B.A. - Accounting
      • B.A. - Business Admin: Finance
      • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Accelerated Track to MBA)
    Associate's
      • Associate of Arts - Accounting
  • Online Programs Available
    5. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Business Administration: Accounting
      • Doctor of Business Administration: Executive Coaching
      • Doctor of Business Administration: Finance
      • Doctor of Business Administration: Healthcare Management
      • Doctor of Business Administration: Human Resources
      • Doctor of Business Administration: Information Systems
    Certificate
      • CTG: Business Administration
  • Campus and Online Programs
    6. Full Sail University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • M.S. - Entertainment Business
    Bachelor's
      • B.S. - Music Business
  • Online Programs Available
    7. Penn Foster

    Program Options

    Certificate
      • Career Diploma - Bookkeeping
      • Career Diploma - Payroll Clerk
      • Career Diploma - Administrative Assistant
  • Online Programs Available
    8. Penn Foster High School

    Program Options

    High School Diploma
      • HS Diploma
  • Western Governors University

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Bryant & Stratton College

  • BA - General Management
  • AS - Accounting
  • Accounting Assistant Diploma

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Grand Canyon University

  • MBA: Accounting
  • MBA: Accounting
  • Bachelor: Accounting
  • Bachelor: Finance and Economics

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Saint Leo University

  • DBA: Business Administration
  • MAcc: Accounting
  • BS: Accounting
  • AA: Business Administration

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Keiser University

  • Master of Business Admin - Accounting
  • B.A. - Accounting
  • Associate of Arts - Accounting

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Liberty University

  • Doctor of Business Administration: Accounting
  • Doctor of Business Administration: Executive Coaching
  • CTG: Business Administration

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Full Sail University

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  • B.S. - Music Business

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Penn Foster

  • Career Diploma - Bookkeeping
  • Career Diploma - Payroll Clerk
  • Career Diploma - Administrative Assistant

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Penn Foster High School

  • HS Diploma

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