The Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting is tailored to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices, preparing them for entry-level positions in accounting, finance, and related fields. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, students develop the analytical, technical, and communication skills necessary for success in the dynamic field of accounting. All students should plan their individual programs with their advisors.


Program Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the ethics of accounting practices and procedures.
  • Apply generally accepted accounting principles, regarding the recording of: assets and liabilities, the use of special journals, merchandise accounting, internal control practices, cash, inventories, plant assets and interest computations.
  • Describe the accounting entries for partnership formations, corporations, stocks, dividends, bonds payable, and cash flow statements.
  • Apply managerial accounting concepts and principles, manufacturing accounting, planning and control, for business decision-making.
  • Be familiar with the capabilities of integrated computerized accounting packages, specifically using QuickBooks to develop Chart of Accounts, manage accounts payable, accounts
    receivable, and payroll, and to develop, print, and analyze financial statements.
  • Apply legal and mechanical practices in accounting for governmental units and special non-profit organizations.
  • Explain payroll tax and employment reports, forms and deposits.


Degree Requirements

The following degree requirements are for the 2025-2026 Catalog. For other catalogs, please see Catalogs

Minimum of 62 Credit Hours

General Education Core (17 Credit Hours)

Area I. Commincations (3 credit hours)
COMM1130 Public Speaking 3
COMM2120 Interpersonal Communication 3
ENGL1110 Composition I 3
Area II. Mathematics (4 credit hours)
MATH1220 College Algebra 3
Area III. Laboratory Science (4 credit hours)
Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credit hours)
Area V. Flex (3 credit hours)
BCIS1110 Intro to Information Systems 3

Concentration Requirements (45 Credit Hours)

ACCT1150 Quickbooks 4
ACCT1180E Quantitative Methods in Business 3
ACCT2110 Principles of Accounting I 4
ACCT2120 Principles of Accounting II 4
ACCT2130 Intro to Intermediate Accounting 4
BFIN2110 Introduction of Finance 3
BUSA1110 Introduction to Business 3
BUSA2999 Business Capstone 1
CSA217 Microsoft Excel 3
ECON2110 Macroeconomic Principles 3
ECON2120 Microeconomics Principles 3
ENTR1110 Entrepreneurship 3
ENTR2110 Small Business Management 4
MGMT2110 Principles of Management 3