Accounting Associate of Applied Science
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Accounting and enter the workforce. Students explore business and accounting concepts. Some careers may require a Bachelor's degree. Students interested in transferring to Colorado public universities may complete an AA in Business. Students will explore financial ratios, business written communications and skills for software programs, presentations, teamwork, and critical thinking. With an AAS degree in Accounting, the student can work in business, industry, government, and other organizations. They will be ready to work effectively under the supervision of controllers, chief accountants, accounting supervisors, certified public accountants, and other professional accountants.
Learn more about this program.
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
1. Prepare effective business written communications
2. Identify different types of business organizations
3. Demonstrate basic software program skills for organizing and managing data
4. Demonstrate effective business presentation skills
5. Develop teamwork skills
6. Analyze financial ratios
7. Discuss issues in ethics and corporate social responsibility
8. Apply critical thinking skills to business scenarios
9. Prepare an effective resume and cover letter targeted to a specific job
10. Demonstrate double entry accounting
First Semester
| ACC1011 | Intro to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS1015 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ECO2002 | Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| CIS1018 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| ENGLISH | Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| ACC1012 | Intro to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC1038 | Payroll and Sales Tax | 3 |
| MAT 1340 or MAT 1320 or MAT 1400 | College Algebra (MAT 1340) or Finite Mathematics (MAT 1320) or Survey of Calculus (MAT 1400) or higher | 4 |
| ECO2001 | Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| CIS1055 | Complete Spreadsheets | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
| BUS2016 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS2017 | Business Communications and Report Writing | 3 |
| ACC 1031 or ACC 1032 and ACC 1033 | Income Tax (ACC 1031) or Both Tax Help Colorado (ACC 1032) and Tax Help Colorado Practicum (ACC 1033) | 3 |
| ACC1025 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Accounting AAS Degree Electives* | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Notes: ACC 1033 is
offered only in the Spring.
Fourth Semester
Semester Notes: ACC 1033 is offered only in the Spring.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
Math Requirement: Your selection of a MATH course may depend on whether you intend to transfer to a 4-year institution. Please consider the following:
MAT 1340 College Algebra: GT-MA1.
Note: Adams State University, Colorado Mesa University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University - Pueblo, and Fort Lewis College require MAT 1340 College Algebra.
OR
MAT 1320 Finite Mathematics: GT-MA1.
OR
MAT 1400 Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1 OR a higher-level Calculus course.
Note: University of Colorado - Colorado Springs and the University of Northern Colorado require MAT 1400 Survey of Calculus.
*Accounting AAS Degree Electives: ACC 1031, ACC 1032, ACC 1033, ACC 2031, ACC 2065, ACC 2068, ACC 2080, ACC 2088, ACC 2089, BUS 2026, MAN 2026, MAR 2016.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.