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Accounting (A.A.S)
Accounting (A.A.S)

Accounting (A.A.S)

  • ID:CCP10029
  • Level:Associate Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • This program is open to interested students. Students who have not yet demonstrated readiness for MATH 151 or higher, either by placing at the MATH 161 level or above or by passing FNMT 118: Intermediate Algebra with a grade of "C" or better, will need to pass FNMT 118 with a grade of "C" or better before taking MATH 151. Students who take FNMT 118: Intermediate Algebra will need 65 credits to graduate.

English requirements

  • SAT score: A minimum score of 560 in English and 510 in mathematics, taken within the last five years.

  • ACT score: A minimum of 21 in English and 17 in mathematics, taken within the last five years.

  • AP English Lit/Com Exam: A score of 4 or 5 on the AP Exam

  • AP Calculus AB or Calculus BC exam: A score of 4 or 5 on the exam, taken within the last five years.

  • IBT (internet based TOEFL): A minimum score of 77 overall and a 20 in writing, taken within the last two years.

  • IELTS score: A minimum of 6.0 overall and a 6.0 in writing, taken within the last two years.

  • An official transcript from an accredited U.S. college or university: indicating you have earned a U.S. college degree or have passed college-level English or math with a grade of “C” or higher.

Course Information

Description:

The Accounting curriculum leads to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Students receive training in accounting theory and generally accepted accounting techniques, as well as in basic management and related fields. Students are prepared for a variety of careers in both industry and government, including positions such as junior accountant, accounting trainee, accounts receivable or accounts payable technician, or tax examiner.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Accounting curriculum, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of financial statements prepared according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), prepare journal entries and complete the accounting cycle using computerized general ledger software.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of managerial and cost accounting concepts.

  • Analyze and interpret financial statements for economic decision-making.

  • Effectively communicate with users of financial information orally and in writing.

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Course Sequence:

Semester 1

  • ENGL 101 - English Composition I

  • MATH 151 - Linear Mathematics or higher*

  • CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts

  • ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting

  • BUSL 101 - Navigating Leadership and Business Professions

Semester 2

  • ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting

  • ACCT 103 - Microcomputers in Accounting

  • ECON 181 - Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics)

  • ENGL 102 - The Research Paper

  • MNGT 121 - Introduction to Business

Semester 3

  • MNGT 141 - Principles of Management

  • ACCT 201 - Intermediate Accounting I

  • ECON 182 - 182 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics)

  • ECON 112 - Statistics I

  • ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or
    ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication

Semester 4

  • ACCT 202 - Intermediate Accounting II

  • EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or

  • CHEM 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Lab Based) or

  • BIOL 106 - General Biology I or

  • PHYS 111 - General Physics I

  • ACCT 215 - Nonprofit Accounting or

  • Accounting Elective (choose one of the following):

  • ACCT 203 - Cost Accounting or

  • ACCT 208 - Tax Accounting or

  • ACCT 206 - Auditing or

  • ACCT 250 - Advanced Accounting

  • ECON 114 - Statistics II

  • MNGT 262 - Business Law

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