Accounting, associate degree
Accounting connects to virtually every aspect of business operations by providing the key financial information to make informed decisions. As an accounting clerk or bookkeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining accounting records of a business, analyze financial records, manage budgets, or may be responsible for specific parts of the records such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll.
Award information
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| Award | Length | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree: Accounting | 2 years |
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Course listing for the 2020-2021 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA 111 | Introduction to Accounting 1 | 3 |
| BA 131 | Introduction to Business Technology | 4 |
| BA 177 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| BA 205 | Business Communication Using Technology | 4 |
| BA 206 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| BA 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BA 212 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BA 213 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BA 222 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BA 226 | Business Law I | 4 |
| BA 228 | Computer Accounting Applications | 3 |
| BA 240 | Nonprofit Financial Management and Accounting | 3 |
| or BA 242 | Introduction to Investments | |
| BA 256 | Income Tax | 3 |
| BA 285 | Human Relations-Organizations | 3 |
| BA 292 | Accounting Capstone | 3 |
| CAS 170 | Beginning Excel | 3 |
| or CAS 171 | Intermediate Excel | |
| CAS 216 | Beginning Word | 3 |
| or CAS 217 | Intermediate Word | |
| EC 201 | Principles of Economics: Microeconomics * | 4 |
| EC 202 | Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics * | 4 |
| OS 131 | 10-key on Calculators | 1 |
| Choose one of the following: | 4 | |
PHL 202 | Ethics * | |
PHL 209 | Business Ethics * | |
BA 277 | Professional Ethics in Business | |
| WR 121 | College Composition | 4 |
| or WR 122 | Intermediate College Composition | |
| or WR 227 | Technical and Professional Writing 1 | |
| Business Program Electives (see list below) | 8 | |
| General Education: 2 courses | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
| * | Could be used as General Education |
| 1 | Students who have completed high school bookkeeping or have had work experience with full-cycle bookkeeping responsibilities should contact a business department advisor for potential substitution options. |
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