Accounting
updated: 5.18.26
Accounting - Associate of Applied Science
AAS Degree: 91 credits. Advising Guide
Career Description
The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting degree prepares students for work in the accounting field as bookkeepers, accounting clerks, or accounting assistants who summarize and post transactions, prepare invoices, payroll, and trial balances, perform bank reconciliations, record keeping, calculations, data entry, and word processing duties, plus a variety of other accounting and general business activities.
Course of Study
The Accounting AAS degree is the final step on the accounting educational ladder within the Business Pathway. The degree program expands on the one-year certificate and includes further coursework in accounting and finance as well as general business and general education. In year two, students develop a greater depth of knowledge in managerial accounting and financial management as well as economics.
Students must also meet Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science General Requirements. In addition, students must meet the General Education Electives requirement. Some courses specified within the program may be used as General Education Electives.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:
- Analyze, record, and report accounting information in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Use applicable technology available in accounting practice.
- Communicate effectively with business professionals.
- Practice within the legal, ethical, and economic standards of the business environment.
- Develop and interpret accounting and financial information for decision making.
Prerequisites
- Placement in to MTH 65 Beginning Algebra (4 credits) or MTH 98 Quantitative Math (4 credits)
- WR 115 Expository Writing (4 credits) or equivalent placement
Course Map
Sequence shown is a recommended plan for full-time enrollment. Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Students must meet with an academic advisor to map their specific degree plan.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BA 101Z Introduction to Business1 | 4 credits |
| BA 104 Applied Business Math | 4 credits |
| BA 211Z Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 credits |
| CAS 123 Keyboarding for Business | 4 credits |
| Total | 16 credits |
1 May be used as a Social Sciences General Education Elective
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BA 131 Introduction to Business Technology | 4 credits |
| BA 228 QuickBooks for Business | 3 credits |
| BA 285 Human Relations in Organizations | 3 credits |
| WR 121Z Composition 1 | 4 credits |
| Total | 14 credits |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BA 169Z Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel | 4 credits |
| BA 170 Project Management Fundamentals | 4 credits |
| BA 205 Business Communication | 4 credits |
| BA 213Z Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 credits |
| Total | 16 credits |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BA 224 Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 credits |
| BA 280A Workplace Experience | 3 credits |
| BA 280B Workplace Readiness | 1 credits |
| CAS 140 Beginning Databases | 4 credits |
| General Education Electives (Arts & Letters) | 4 credit |
| Total | 15 credits |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BA 208 Business Ethics1 | 4 credits |
| BA 222 Financial Management | 3 credits |
| EC 201Z Principles of Microeconomics1 | 4 credit |
| General Education Elective (Math, Science, Computer Science) | 4 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
1 May be used as a Social Sciences General Education Elective
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BA 206 Management Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| BA 226Z Introduction to Business Law | 4 credits |
| OS 240 Records and Information Management | 4 credits |
| EC 202Z Principles of Macroeconomics1 | 4 credit |
| Total | 14 credits |
1 May be used as a Social Sciences General Education Elective
| Credit Summary | |
|---|---|
| Requirements | Credits |
| Business Administration (BA) | 59 |
| Computer Application Systems (CAS) | 8 |
| Office Systems (OS) | 4 |
| Economics (EC) | 8 |
| Writing (WR) | 4 |
| General Education Electives | 8 |