Accounting and Finance A.A.S.
A25800
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. Students should consult with their advisor for information about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Analyze business transactions utilizing computerized accounting software applications
- Complete all phases of the accounting cycle including the adjustment and closing process
- Prepare and analyze financial statements from a finance perspective
- Prepare individual income tax returns based on an understanding of tax law theory
General Education
Required Courses
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | SP, SU |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Major Courses
Technical Core Courses
| ACC 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| ACC 121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 | SP, SU |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 | FA, SP |
| BUS 225 | Business Finance | 3 | SP |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | FA, SU |
Required Subject Area: Accounting
Other Major Required Courses
| ACC 150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 | SP |
| ACC 152 | Advanced Software Applications | 2 | SP |
| ACC 227 | Practices in Accounting | 3 | SP |
| BUS 121 | Business Math | 3 | FA, SP |
| OST 136 | Word Processing | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
General Electives
Select 6 semester hours credit from the following
| BUS 125 | Personal Finance | 3 | FA, SU |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | 3 | FA, SP |
| BUS 260 | Business Communication | 3 | SP |
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts | 3 | SP |
| WBL XXX | Work-based Learning (up to 3 semester hours credit) | 1-3 | |
Total Credit Hours: 67