A25800 – Accounting and Finance - AAS
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 66 |
Yes |
Description
The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Accountants and finance professionals assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.
Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Related skills are developed through the study of communications, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics.
Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placements tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Industry credentials have been built into this program in the following courses: ACC 150- QuickBooks Online Certified User CTS 130 - MOS Excel Associate Certification ACC 227- Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional Certification
Ask your advisor for more details.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Prepare financial reports and forms using appropriate accounting software (e.g. financial, managerial, payroll, tax, spreadsheet, accounting software).
- Analyze business and financial scenarios.
- Develop personal and professional skills to be productive members of the accounting profession.
Program Requirements
Technical Core
Technical Core
Complete all of the following Courses:
Economics Req.
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
General Education
1st Communication
Complete all of the following Courses:
2nd Communication
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Humanities (AAS)
Social/Behavioral Sci
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Social/Behavioral Science Electives (AAS)
Mathematics
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Concentration Requirements
Concentration/Pathway Hours
Concentration - Accounting Pathway Hours
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Major Hours - Required
Complete all of the following Courses:
| ACC-122 | Principles of Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC-150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 |
| ACC-227 | Practices in Accounting | 3 |
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS-265 | Business Prof Capstone | 3 |
Other Required Courses
Other Required Courses
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Other Major Hours - Electives
Other Major Hours - Elective List
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule