Accounting, A.S.

Program Design

The Accounting associate degree program prepares students for employment as junior accountants, bookkeepers, and accounts receivable/payable and payroll associates. Graduates will be able to maintain complete sets of accounting records and prepare financial statements and individual tax returns. Students have the opportunity to participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, in which they gain practical experience in the preparation of tax returns. Students interested in transferring to earn a bachelor’s degree should enroll in the Accounting and Business Administration Transfer, A.S. degree program.

Note: Students should meet with a faculty advisor to plan their program of study.

Curriculum

Students may enroll full- or part-time. Since some courses are not offered in both the fall and spring semesters, see an advisor about your schedule. Note: All business and accounting courses, except for BBG* 108 (formerly QM 110), have prerequisites. Check catalog course description before registering.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Accounting degree program requirements, graduates will

Demonstrate relevant content knowledge in required core business disciplines (accounting, business law, management and organizational behavior, and marketing) and apply concepts in problem solving through identifying and evaluating alternative solutions and offering a well-supported conclusion.
Recognize proper business acumen and decorum in professional interactions; demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication and presentation skills and demeanor; demonstrate the ability to use presentation and team interpersonal skills effectively in class presentations.
Recognize and respond thoughtfully to situations that present ethical dilemma, demonstrating the ability to identify ethical dilemmas and social responsibilities of business, an ability to confront ethical dilemmas, and apply ethical principles to business situations using concepts learned.
Apply accounting concepts and critical thinking skills to make sound financial decisions.
Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between accounting and business courses.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core.

Accounting Requirements

BBG* 101:&nbsp;Introduction to Business 3 Credits
ACC* 115:&nbsp;Financial Accounting 4 Credits
ENG* 101:&nbsp;Composition 3 Credits (Gen Ed - English )
COM* 172:&nbsp;Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits or
COM* 173:&nbsp;Public Speaking 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Humanities )
BFN* 111:&nbsp;Financial Literacy 3 Credits
Subtotal: 16
ACC* 117:&nbsp;Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 Credits
BMG* 202:&nbsp;Principles of Management 3 Credits
BMG* 204:&nbsp;Managerial Communication 3 Credits or
Choose one ACC*, BBG*, BES*, BFN*, BMG*, BMK*, CST*, ECN*, or MAT* course 3 Credits
Choose one from Gen Ed - Mathematics 3-4 Credits
ECN* 101:&nbsp;Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits or
ECN* 102:&nbsp;Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Social Sciences )
Subtotal: 15-16
ACC* 125:&nbsp;Accounting Computer Applications I 3 Credits or
Choose one ACC*, BBG*, BES*, BFN*, BMG*, BMK*, CST*, ECN*, or MAT* course 3 Credits
BBG* 234:&nbsp;Legal Environment of Business 3 Credits
Choose one course from Gen Ed - The Arts 3 Credits
ACC* 241:&nbsp;Federal Taxes I 3 Credits
ACC* 271:&nbsp;Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15
BMG* 210:&nbsp;Organizational Behavior 3 Credits
BFN* 201:&nbsp;Principles of Finance 3 Credits
Choose one course from Gen Ed - Physical and Natural Sciences 3-4 Credits
ACC* 231:&nbsp;Cost Accounting I 3 Credits or ACC* 251: Fund Accounting ^‡‡‡
ACC* 272:&nbsp;Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15-16

Total Minimum Credits Required: 61

Note:

^‡ Students who receive credit for QM 110 have fulfilled the BBG* 108 requirement.

^‡‡Business elective includes courses with designations of ACC*, BES*, BFN*, BFP*, BBG*, BMG*, BMK*. Students without a strong foundation in computer skills should take CSA* 105: Introduction to Software Applications .

^‡‡‡ Students who are interested in a manufacturing environment should take ACC* 231: Cost Accounting I . Students who want to do local, state, federal, hospital, fundraising or college/university accounting should take ACC* 251: Fund Accounting .