Accounting
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Advisor: Jon Nitschke
Upon completion of the Accounting Degree program students will be prepared for employment in general accounting occupations. They will be prepared to work in public, private, or governmental agencies as accounting clerks, accounting technicians, bookkeepers, accounting support personnel, or payroll assistants.
Outcomes - Graduates are prepared to:
- Prepare financial records for a business;
- Prepare and interpret financial statements of a business while applying generally accepted accounting principles;
- Understand internal controls necessary in business organizations;
- Perform accounting functions for sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations;
- Use computerized accounting software;
- Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing;
- Compute payrolls and prepare basic federal and state payroll tax forms and returns; and
- Prepare basic income tax returns for individuals and businesses using commercial tax preparation software.
Estimated Resident Program Cost:
| Tuition and Fees | $5999 |
| Application Fee | $30 |
| Books/Supplies | $2250 |
| TOTAL: | $8279 |
Fall Semester 1
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| ACCT | 101 | Accounting Procedures I | 3+ |
| COMM | 135 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CIT | 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| ENGL | 121** | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH | 104** | Business Math | 4 |
| OO | 107 | Keyboarding Basics | 3 |
SUBTOTAL |
19 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| ACCT | 102* | Accounting Procedures II | 3+ |
| ACCT | 190* | Payroll Accounting | 3+ |
| BUS | 106 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CIT | 120* | Internet Essentials | 2 |
| MATH | 108** | Algebra for College Students OR | |
| MATH | 130** | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
| OO | 173* | Computer Calculators | 1 |
SUBTOTAL |
16 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| ACCT | 221* | Financial Accounting | 3+ |
| ACCT | 224* | Computerized Accounting | 3+ |
| BUS | 255* | Legal Environment | 3 |
| CIT | 220* | Electronic Spreadsheets | 3 |
| ENGL | 124** | Business & Profession Comm OR | |
| ENGL | 228* | Strategies of Business Comm | 3 |
SUBTOTAL |
15 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| ACCT | 222* | Managerial Accounting | 3+ |
| ACCT | 231* | Income Tax Fundamentals | 3+ |
| CIT | 205* | Database Management | 3 |
| OO | 266* | Microsoft Word | 3 |
| OO | 220 | Preparing Resumes OR | |
| OO | 221 | Interviewing for Jobs | 1 |
| Electives (see below) | 3 | ||
SUBTOTAL |
16 |
Suggested Electives
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| BUS | 249 | Global Marketing | 3 |
| BUS | 230* | Management | 3 |
| CIT | 140* | Presentation Fundamentals | 1 |
| CIT | 229* | Web Page Construction | 3 |
| CIT | 231* | Web Page Design | 3 |
| CIT | 250* | Web Page Programming | 3 |
| CIT | 280* | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| MATH | 216** | Basic Statistics | 4 |
| MATH | 217** | Intermediate Statistics | 3 |
Total Program Credits: 66~
~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.
+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment
