Do you want to serve as the financial adviser to a business? Then a degree in Accounting is for you! Accounting has long been called the language of business. Accountants understand how to track and analyze the flow of money in a business. Accountants help business owners make important strategic decisions by providing the data and analysis to understand the financial impact of those decisions.
With a degree in Accounting from Rhodes State, you will have a solid background to start or move up in an accounting career. The program prepares graduates for employment as accountants in public accounting, industry, and government. During the program, students acquire fundamental accounting skills, including preparation and interpretation of financial statements, budget development, cost analysis, computer applications, and tax compliance. These skills prepare them for employment in a variety of positions including, but not limited to, bookkeepers, payroll clerks, accounts receivable clerks, accounts payable clerks, tax preparers, financial accountants, managerial accountants, controllers, chief financial officers, auditors, & Certified Public Accountants.
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I loved Rhodes State. I learned so much from the concentrated courses in my major. I believe my instructors did a fantastic job in helping me to achieve and believe in my chosen profession. The reasonable tuition was a major factor in choosing Rhodes State. I feel I received great quality instruction for a very reasonable price. I had wonderful instructors who helped me along the way. Without all of you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Thank you so much!
Melissa A. Young, CPA, M.A.
Hoops & Associates, Certified Public Accountants
While attending Rhodes State, I was equipped with the knowledge and learning skills necessary to adequately prepare me for a career in a public accounting firm. My experiences at Rhodes enabled me to learn from teachers/professors who have real-world applications and knowledge of the material being taught; which in turn gave me the confidence and know-how to successfully sit for and pass the CPA Exam on my first attempt. I am now a licensed CPA in Ohio and Kentucky. I have been able to accomplish several goals, thanks to Rhodes’s flexible scheduling, all with a young child and while working.
Bobbie Jean Arebalo-Agler, CPA
Blue & Co. LLC
Semester Total: 13 credits
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Semester Total: 13 credits
Semester Total: 13 credits
Semester Total: 12 credits
Total Credit Hours: 64
Course sequence may vary based on student needs and course availability.
Rhodes State College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), ensuring our programs meet rigorous academic standards and that credits transfer to other accredited institutions.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Enrolled Agent (EA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
The Accounting program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence.
ACBSP Business Program Accreditation & Business Programs Student Achievement Results
Fall Semester
Priority: July 1
Final: August 15
Spring Semester
Priority: November 15
Final: January 2
Rolling admissions available for qualified applicants after deadlines, space permitting.
The Associate of Applied Business (AAB) in Accounting is designed both as a direct pathway into the workforce and as a foundation for completing a four-year bachelor’s degree.
Transfer Agreements
We maintain articulation agreements (2+2 transfer pathways) with several regional and online four-year universities to ensure your credits transfer efficiently without unnecessary credit loss. Meet with an academic advisor early in your program to align your elective choices with your intended transfer institution.
