Associate of Applied Science in Accounting

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The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting emphasizes understanding the accounting cycle, processes and procedures, as well as generally accepted accounting principles. The AAS in Accounting prepares students for entry-level accounting positions such as bookkeeper, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll clerk, assistant to line and staff accountants, or as paraprofessionals in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms.

To provide maximum transferability to a Bachelor of Business Administration, it is recommended that students meet with an advisor to selectively choose courses.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with an Associate of Applied Science in Accounting will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to provide written documentation summarizing accounting information in an organized manner.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply the fundamental accounting equation in the analysis and recording of business transactions and understand the concepts underlying the preparation of financial statements.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use special journals and subsidiary ledgers in the analysis and recording of business transactions.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of state and federal payroll tax laws and properly calculate, record, and report payroll transactions for an organization.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental income tax laws and prepare an individual income tax return.
  • Demonstrate competency in using computer technology in the accounting processing cycle.
Core Courses  
ACCT A101 Principles of Financial Accounting I 3
ACCT A102 Principles of Financial Accounting II 3
ACCT A202 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
ACCT A210 Income Tax Preparation 3
ACCT A222 Introduction to Computerized Accounting 3
ACCT A225 Payroll Accounting 3
ACCT A230 Workpaper Preparation and Presentation 3
BA A151 Business Foundations 3
BA A241 Business Law I 3
BADA A110 Computer Concepts in Business 3
ECON A102 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
MATH A105 Intermediate Algebra 1 4
Complete 12 credits of electives. Students may choose any course at the 100-level or above in ACCT, BA, BADA, CIOS, ECON, LGOP, HA or LOG but may not choose more than 6 credits from one discipline and may not use ACCT A120. 12
Total 49

Any higher-level MATH course, except MATH A113 and MATH A115, with a minimum grade of C will satisfy the MATH A105 requirement.

A minimum of 60 credits is required for the degree.