{"id":18455,"date":"2025-07-15T14:58:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T18:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=18455"},"modified":"2025-08-29T09:09:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T13:09:10","slug":"launch-your-career-with-wilmus-new-associate-degree-in-accounting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2025\/07\/15\/launch-your-career-with-wilmus-new-associate-degree-in-accounting\/","title":{"rendered":"Launch Your Career With WilmU\u2019s New Associate Degree in Accounting\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column18455_d6c2cd-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column18455_d6c2cd-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18455_d6c2cd-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18455_d6c2cd-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18455_d6c2cd-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18455_d6c2cd-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18455_d6c2cd-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18455_d6c2cd-fc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18455_d6c2cd-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column18455_d6c2cd-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18455_d6c2cd-fc dynamic-main-col\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Looking for a flexible, affordable entry into the accounting field? Wilmington University\u2019s new A.S. in Accounting program prepares you for a stable and rewarding career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere is a significant demand for skilled accounting professionals across the industry, so there is a great opportunity for students to jump into a profession that will always be in need,\u201d says <strong>Dr. Allison Jengehino<\/strong>, WilmU&#8217;s Accounting chair. \u201cGraduates with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/accounting-associate.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A.S. in Accounting<\/a> can pursue roles as accounting assistants, bookkeepers, payroll specialists, accounts receivable or payable clerks, and tax preparer.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Online Accounting Degree That Fits Your Life&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Available 100% online, in person or a combination of both \u2014 this program can serve as the first step toward professional certifications that will make you stand out, such as CPA, certified public accountant; CMA, certified management accountant; and CFE, certified fraud examiner. Experienced instructors with backgrounds in public accounting, corporate finance and government will teach you the skills you need to succeed, from financial and managerial accounting to business technology and taxation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe new A.S. in Accounting was designed to provide a strong, accessible foundation in a high-demand field, helping students build marketable skills quickly while also creating a seamless pathway to advanced degrees,\u201d says <strong>Dr. Robin Weinstein<\/strong>, dean of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/indexb.aspx\">College of Business &amp; Technology<\/a>. \u201cWhether a student is just starting their academic journey or looking to upskill for immediate job opportunities, this program offers the flexibility and value that WilmU is known for.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Accounting Education That Helps You Succeed&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A valuable degree on its own, the A.S. in Accounting is also part of a series of stackable credentials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cStudents in the A.S. in Accounting program are eligible for WilmU\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/dualcredit\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE\u2122<\/a>, which allows them to earn credit toward both their associate and bachelor\u2019s degrees simultaneously,\u201d Dr. Jengehino says. \u201cThis not only saves time and money but also accelerates their path to a four-year degree.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply all 60 credits of the A.S. in Accounting to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/accounting.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B.S. in Accounting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/finance.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B.S. in Finance<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/accounting-finance.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B.S. in Accounting and Finance<\/a>. Most of the credits also count toward other undergraduate business programs. From there, you can incorporate graduate-level courses into your bachelor\u2019s degree program to fast-track an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/accounting-master.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M.S. in Accounting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/mba_index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MBA<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/management-master.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M.S. in Management<\/a>. Complete your studies with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/dba.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Business Administration<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt Wilmington University, we believe in education that works \u2014 for your life, your schedule and your goals,\u201d Dr. Jengehino says. \u201cThe A.S. in Accounting is more than just a degree: It\u2019s a launchpad for a meaningful career in a field that values precision, integrity and analytical thinking. We\u2019re excited to welcome students into this new program and support them every step of the way.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id18455_46d691-d8{margin-top:0em;}.kb-row-layout-id18455_46d691-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18455_46d691-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id18455_46d691-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0em;padding-right:0em;padding-bottom:0em;padding-left:0em;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18455_46d691-d8{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}.kb-row-layout-id18455_46d691-d8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18455_46d691-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18455_46d691-d8{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kb-row-layout-id18455_46d691-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18455_46d691-d8{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}}.wu-text-col,.wu-img-col {\tmin-height: 114px;}.wu-text-col &gt; 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