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Associate of Science in Accounting
The Associate of Science in Accounting teaches the basics of accounting fundamentals including the tools needed for building financial statements. You’ll study basic business strategies and economic concepts in this accounting degree program, providing practical skills often required for entry-level positions as a bookkeeper, accountant, or auditor. This online associate program is also ideal for students who are thinking of entering the business world as an entrepreneur or manager of a small business.
This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).
ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Describe the general role of accounting in business in relation to its use by managers, investors, businesses, and regulatory agencies.
- List Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and recall how GAAP is established.
- Utilize the steps in the accounting cycle to prepare financial statements from raw financial data.
- Complete accounting analyses and explain how this information is used to assist in making managerial decisions and controlling the financial aspects of business operations.
- Recognize the ethical framework for accountants adopted by professional accounting organizations, such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA®) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
- Discuss basic business and economic terms and concepts.
- Employ office productivity applications to create business and accounting related reports and presentations.
AICPA® is a registered trademark of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
24
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General Concentration
3
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Elective Requirements
3
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (24 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
24
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General Concentration (3 semester hours)
This concentration is for those students who want to enter the business world as an entrepreneur or manager of a small business. It prepares students for entry-level positions in bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in business strategy, financial statements, cost information, economics, management, and ethical issues. Students will be presented the various financial statements and learn how to record, present, and analyze financial data.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Describe the general role of accounting in business in relation to its use by managers, investors, businesses, and regulatory agencies.
- List Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and recall how GAAP is established.
- Utilize the steps in the accounting cycle to prepare financial statements from raw financial data.
- Complete accounting analyses and explain how this information is used to assist in making managerial decisions and controlling the financial aspects of business operations.
- Recognize the ethical framework for accountants adopted by professional accounting organizations, such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA®) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
- Discuss basic business and economic terms and concepts.
- Employ office productivity applications to create business and accounting related reports and presentations.
AICPA® is a registered trademark of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Concentration Requirements (3 semester hours)
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
3
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Elective Requirements (3 semester hours)
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Select any courses comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not already taken to fulfill requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements
3
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Total Semester Hours
3
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.