My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
With an A.A.S. degree in Accounting, you can work in business, industry, government, and other organizations. You will be ready to work effectively under the supervision of controllers, chief accountants, accounting supervisors, certified public accountants, and other professional accountants.
AAS Accounting Degree and Certificates
Accounting Degree Required Courses
Transfer Options: If your goal is a bachelor's degree in Accounting, consider FRCC’s Business degree (A.A.) for Transfer. With this degree, you will have a grasp of the “big picture” of business, so you are ready to concentrate on accounting as your major at any public four-year college or university in Colorado. See more about transferring.
Regis University: FRCC students can transfer their Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree to Regis. Depending on your field of study, you can complete up to 90 credits at FRCC and transfer to complete about 30 credit hours at Regis to earn a Bachelor of Science in Accounting - see transfer guide. Learn more about transferring to Regis.
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have taken high school, have other equivalent introductory course work, or have significant practical experience in these areas, you should consult with an accounting faculty advisor to consider alternatives. Please contact your advisor or an Accounting faculty member to determine if any Accounting course is offered in spring or fall, as well as when courses may be offered online.
| ACC 121 | Accounting Principles I | 4 |
| BUS 115 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| CIS- ELC | Computer Information Systems Elective:___________ | 3 |
| ENG- GEN | Select one English course:__________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ACC 122 | Accounting Principles II | 4 |
| MAT- GEN | Mathematics:___________ | 3-4 |
| BUS 217 | Business Communication and Report Writing | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| CIS 155 | PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| BUS 216 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 226 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| ACC- EL1 | Accounting:___________ | 3-4 |
| MAN- PHI | MAN 230 or PHI 205:___________ | 3 |
| ACC- ELC | Accounting:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Semester Four elective credits may vary depending on prior semester completion. You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to meet completion requirements. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress. Upon the completion of these classes, you will earn your Accounting certificate.
| ACC 135 | Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 245 | Computerized Accounting with a Professional Package | 3 |
| INT- CAP | Accounting:___________ | 1 |
| ACC- ELC | Accounting:___________ | 3 |
| ACC- EL1 | Accounting:___________ | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13-14 |