Accounting is the financial information system that provides relevant information to anyone who owns, manages or uses economic resources or engages in economic activity. The Associate of Arts– Accounts prepares candidates for entry level accounting jobs after completing a minimum of two years of study. It provides the opportunity for candidates to pursue further study to enable careers in areas such as carbon emission accounting, corporate accounting using digital technology and cloud computing, public accounting, tax administration, auditing, risk management, forensic accounting, budgeting and pension administration.