The Associate of Science in Accounting Specialist Degree from Virginia College Online is self-paced program of study that can be completed in as few as eighteen months. The scheduling and access issue with online classes is very flexible, meaning that students can continue to work and earn an income while studying for a better future career. The AS in Accounting Specialist program is designed to be a broad and general accounting foundation program, qualifying graduates as entry level accounting clerks, bookkeepers, payroll or accounts receivable professionals or entry level auditors.

Throughout the course of study students will learn accounting principles and practices, legal and ethical considerations in accounting, the use of technology in accounting, taxation, auditing, financial planning as well as financial management for businesses or private individuals.