Accounting

Tuition Fee

Start Date

Medium of studying

Duration

36 months

Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Accounting | Auditing | Forensic Accounting

Area of study

Business and Administration

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

The Accounting program at Alytaus kolegija equips students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting. Through a combination of theoretical and practical coursework, graduates are prepared for careers in various accounting and finance fields, including accounting specialist, auditor, financial analyst, and entrepreneur. The program emphasizes the use of information technology and communication, ensuring graduates are proficient in industry-standard software and practices.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Accounting program at Alytaus kolegija provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle accounting for economic entities, control accounting for economic processes, analyze performance, and budget for economic entities. Graduates will be prepared to use information sources, select, classify, systematize, accumulate, and analyze target information to achieve organizational goals.

Outline:

The Accounting program covers a comprehensive range of modules, including:

Accounting Information and Regulations: Identifying and classifying accounting information, analyzing and applying laws and regulations governing economic activities, accounting, taxes, market research, and other research methods.
Accounting Policy and Management: Forming and assessing the accounting policy of an economic entity, planning and managing accounting services.
Accounting Practice: Handling the accounting of an economic entity, implementing accounting policies, preparing financial, statistical, and tax reports.
Accounting Control: Controlling the implementation of accounting policies, ensuring efficient implementation of accounting policies, and choosing, applying, and implementing the control of registration and reporting on economic processes.
Financial Analysis and Budgeting: Analyzing financial activity indicators, assessing results, and suggesting measures for improving financial performance, preparing budgets for economic entities, controlling their implementation, accumulating and systematizing data on budget implementation.
Information Technology and Communication: Utilizing information technology systems, databases, information networks, and applications, applying and utilizing different accounting software to manage and form accounting databases and generate financial and tax reports.
Personal and Professional Development: Applying communication and collaboration methods in groups and teams, communicating effectively in both Lithuanian and at least one foreign language.

Assessment:

Assessment methods in the Accounting program may include:

Examinations: Written or oral exams to assess students' knowledge and understanding of course material.
Assignments: Projects, essays, and problem-solving tasks to evaluate students' ability to apply their knowledge and skills.
Presentations: Oral or written presentations to assess students' communication and presentation skills.

Teaching:

The Accounting program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who use a variety of teaching methods, including:

Lectures: Providing students with foundational knowledge and theories through formal presentations.
Seminars: Facilitating discussions, case studies, and problem-solving activities to enhance students' understanding and critical thinking.
Workshops: Providing students with hands-on experience and practical skills through guided exercises and simulations.

Careers:

Graduates of the Accounting program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

Accounting Specialist: Working in accounting departments of companies, offices, or organizations, providing accounting services.
Auditor: Examining and evaluating financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Financial Analyst: Analyzing financial data to make investment recommendations and assess the financial performance of companies.
Tax Accountant: Preparing and filing tax returns, providing tax advice, and managing tax compliance for individuals and businesses.
Forensic Accountant: Investigating financial crimes, fraud, and other financial irregularities.
Management Accountant: Providing financial information and analysis to support decision-making within organizations.
Budget Analyst: Developing and managing budgets for organizations, analyzing financial data, and making recommendations for efficient resource allocation.
Entrepreneur: Starting their own accounting or financial services business.