Accounting

AAS in Accounting

This two-year program prepares students for immediate and future accounting supervisory positions. The program includes accounting and business skills as well as college transfer and supporting courses designed to strengthen the students' self-assurance and leadership qualities.

Curriculum
Course Number Required Courses Credit Hours
Total 98
ACCT110 Introduction to Accounting I 5
ACCT131 QuickBooks Pro Accounting 5
ACCT&201 Financial Accounting Fundamentals I 5
ACCT&202 Financial Accounting Fundamentals II 5
ACCT&203 Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting 5
ACCT251 Intermediate Accounting I 5
ACCT255 Individual Income Tax 5
ACCT257 Business Tax Accounting 5
ACCT260 Peachtree 5
ACCT261 Advanced Computerized Accounting 5
ACCT265 Accounting for Not-For-Profit and Government Entities 5
BUS124 Excel for Business 5
BUS131 Integrated Communications I 5
either BUS169
or IT101 		Using Computers in Business I
Software Applications 		5
BUS210 Business and Economic Statistics 5
BUS236 Interpersonal Communications in the Workplace 5
CWE110 Internship 3
POLS&200 Introduction to Law 5
  General Education Elective 5
  U.S. Cultures or Global Studies Elective 5

Total credits for certificate: 98

Learning Outcomes
  • Communicate effectively in oral & written forms in a business environment
  • Practice within the legal and ethical frameworks of a given business or industry
  • Participate in learning opportunities that contribute to personal and professional growth.
  • Adequately identify & record business transactions
  • Verify accuracy of accounting data
  • Make basic decisions regarding accounting functions
  • Produce basic financial statements (e.g. balance sheet, income statement, cash flows)
  • Prepare budgets, payroll, & other quarterly tax reports
  • Communicate effectively with tax & accounting professionals
  • Effectively & efficiently use current & emerging technologies and software to solve workplace problems
  • Interact effectively with co-workers in ways that contribute to the organization's goals and your advancement in business opportunities
Suggested Sequence
  • First Quarter: ACCT110, POLS&200, BUS169
  • Second Quarter: ACCT131, ACCT&202, BUS124
  • Third Quarter: ACCT&202, ACCT260, BUS131, elective
  • Fourth Quarter: ACCT&203, ACCT257, BUS210
  • Fifth Quarter: ACCT255, CWE110, ACCT265, BUS236
  • Sixth Quarter: ACCT251, ACCT261, elective
General Education Elective

Contact the Advising Center for the list of acceptable general education courses.

U.S. Cultures/Global Studies Elective

Contact the Advising Center for the list of acceptable U.S. Cultures and Global Studies courses.

The accounting curriculum contains substantial and coherent general education and related instruction. General education provides the broad, non-specialized portion of the students' education which enables them to acquire knowledge through content and methodology, think critically, formulate values and make decisions, and appreciate and understand their own and other cultures.

Throughout this program of study the importance of a responsible and professional work ethic is stressed. Factors leading to such a work ethic are identified and discussed. Instruction is also provided in effective leadership and how it enhances the work environment. Input from this program's industrial advisory committee is essential to curriculum content pertaining to the work ethic and leadership as well as the technically oriented curriculum.

Safety and industrial hygiene are included throughout the curriculum.

Effective Fall 2008
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting
505