ACCOUNTING
Associate of Applied Science
Catalog 2007-2008

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.
  
  
• Prepare basic income tax returns for individuals and businesses using commercial tax preparation software.
  

Required Skills:
Note: Complete early in the program

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Fall Semester

~ 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 schedule.

+ A grade of "C" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by admissions assessment