Accounting Technology
The Associate of Applied Business in Accounting Technology at Kent State University is a 100% online program designed to prepare students for practical, entry-level roles in the accounting field. This program focuses on essential accounting skills such as financial reporting, payroll, taxation, and bookkeeping. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to enhance your qualifications, this degree offers a flexible and convenient pathway to gaining valuable accounting knowledge. Kent State’s Accounting Technology program equips graduates with the technical expertise needed to thrive in today’s business environment.
Accounting Technology Associate’s Degree Program Overview
The Associate of Applied Business degree in Accounting Technology provides students with a broad range of practical accounting and communication skills and teamwork experience. These combined skills prepare students for immediate entry into the accounting technology field in numerous environments, including manufacturing, retail, service and governmental organizations.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze and record business transactions, prepare financial statements and complete all other procedural steps in the accounting cycle of a company.
- Identify different manufacturing costs, record transactions to reflect the cost flow of a manufacturing company and prepare various management reports.
- Prepare individual tax returns (manual and electronic).
- Maintain accounting records of a company utilizing a general ledger software package.
Accounting Technology Associate’s Degree Program Admissions Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.
For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
Accounting Technology Associate’s Degree Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| ACTT 11000 | ACCOUNTING I: FINANCIAL (min C grade) | 4 |
| ACTT 11001 | ACCOUNTING II: MANAGERIAL (min C grade) | 4 |
| ACTT 20012 | ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (min C grade) | 3 |
| ACTT 21000 | ACCOUNTING III: FINANCIAL (min C grade) | 3 |
| ACTT 21003 | FUNDAMENTALS OF TAX PREPARATION (min C grade) | 3 |
| ACTT 31063 | INTRODUCTION TO COST ACCOUNTING (min C grade) | 3 |
| BMRT 11000 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS | 3 |
| Technical Electives, choose from the following: 1 | 9 | |
| Accounting Technology (ACTT) Courses | ||
| Business Management Technology (BMRT) Courses | ||
| Information Technology (IT) Courses | ||
| Office Technology (OTEC) Courses | ||
| Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
| COMM 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) | 3 |
| ECON 22060 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3 |
| ECON 22061 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3 |
| ENG 20002 | INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING | 3 |
| OTEC 26638 | BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | |
| MATH 11010 | ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Kent Core Composition 2 | 6 | |
| Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Kent Core Basic Sciences | 3 | |
| General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 63 | |
1Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor. Students preparing to pursue an B.B.A. degree may apply MATH 10041 and MATH 11012 toward technical electives.
23 credit hours are required for Kent Core (University Requirements). This program requires a total of 6 credit hours to earn the degree.
Accounting Technology Associate’s Degree Program Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
$335.57 Lower Division Courses $393.35 Upper Division Courses | $1,006.701 Lower Division Courses $1,180.05 Upper Division Courses | $15,800 full-time1 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
$345.57 Lower Division Courses $403.35 Upper Division Courses | $1,036.71 Lower Division Courses $1,210.05 Upper Division Courses | $16,400 full-time2 |
1The flat-rate semester fee of $3,692.65 for LOWER division courses applies to full-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester. The approximate tuition for Associate degrees is calculated at 4 semesters using the lower division course flat rate, plus 3 additional credit hours at the per credit tuition rate.
2The flat-rate semester fee of $3,692.65 for LOWER division courses applies to full-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour of actual credit hours taken (between 12-18 semester credits or $120-$180). The approximate tuition for Associate degrees is calculated at 4 semesters using the lower division course flat rate and $150 surcharge each semester.
For part-time semesters: The $335.57 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses and $393.35 for UPPER division courses applies to part-time Ohio resident undergraduate students, PLUS a $10 per-credit-hour surcharge for non-Ohio resident undergraduate students, taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester. This program consists of all lower division courses.
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
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