Akron Institute of Herzing University

Accounting Programs at Akron Institute of Herzing University

• AAS in Accounting Description: Every business must keep track of monetary transactions. Larger companies typically have an entire department of accountants and accounting support staff specializing in a single area (such as accounts payable or payroll), while smaller companies may have one or two professionals taking over many different accounting duties. Akron Institute's Associate of Applied Science in Accounting program teaches students how to quickly analyze and interpret data using strong critical-thinking and reasoning skills, how to utilize standard accounting software programs, and how businesses operate. Graduates will be prepared for entry into many areas of accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and payroll accounting.

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• AAS in Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist Description: Description Coming soon.

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• BS in Accounting Description: Managing money is more important than ever before. The recent financial crisis and economic recession will lead to a wealth of new career opportunities for those with the right skills and credentials. As the economy rebounds, the number of businesses will increase. More accountants and auditors will be needed to set up books, prepare taxes and provide management advice. As these businesses grow, they’ll also need advisors to work with costs, expenditures, taxes, and internal controls. In addition, the globalization of business has led to opportunities regarding international trade, mergers and acquisitions. The best job prospects will be for accountants and auditors who have a college degree plus any certification, especially a CPA.

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• Diploma in Bookkeeping and Payroll Accounting Description: The Diploma in Bookkeeping and Payroll Accounting provides students with an introductory understanding of general and payroll accounting practices and the skills needed to set-up and maintain basic accounting and payroll records in typical business settings.

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• Diploma in Insurance Billling and Coding Specialist Description: The healthcare industry literally runs on paperwork – documentation for patient records and payment from the insurance companies. Every time a patient receives a healthcare service, a record is kept of the observations, medical or surgical procedures and treatment outcomes. This record can include the patient’s symptoms and medical history as well as test results, diagnoses and treatment plans. To get reimbursement from insurance programs or Medicare or Medicaid, medical billing and insurance coders assign a code to each diagnosis and procedure. They use specific software to assign several hundred “diagnosis-related groups” or DRGs to the patient’s bill that explain what procedures were performed and why. The DRG code is critical to help determine the amount the insurance programs will reimburse the hospital, the doctor and the laboratory. Medical billing and insurance coders must: Understand medical terminology Enter patient information into computer databases Code the proper procedures and diagnoses Send the information to the appropriate patients, insurance companies, doctors and medical facilities

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• Diploma in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding Description: The medical billing career continues to expand as more emphasis is placed on proper generation of health care claims such as Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation, and Blue Cross. In addition, medical billers manage financial records, schedule patients, transcribe records, and use computer software to perform front office duties.

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