Central Arizona College

Accounting A.A.S. Degree

Semester Hours: 65-66
Effective Term: Fall 2015

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Program Description: This degree is designed for students seeking entry-level accounting positions. Students planning to earn their bachelor's degree in accounting at one of Arizona's state universities should not follow the Accounting A.A.S. Transfer students should follow the Associate of Business (A.BUS.) degree.

Recommended Proficiencies: A solid background in reading, math and analytical skills.

Course Requirements
Accounting A.A.S. Degree (65 Credits) Recommended Proficiencies: A solid background in reading, math, and analytical skills is recommended. General Education Requirements (19-23): Written Communications (3) ENG 101 English Composition III (3) (Recommended) OR ENG121 Applied Technical Writing (3) Oral Communications (3) Select a COM course. Arts and Humanities (3) Select a course numbered 100 or above from the following areas: art, humanities, literature, music, philosophy, or theater. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3) ECN101 Introduction to Economics (3) ECN201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) ECN202 Principles of Microeconomics (3) Physical and Biological Sciences (4) Select a physical or biological science course or AGEC course with a lab component numbered 100 or above from the following areas: Agriculture Science, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Nutrition, or Physics. Mathematics (3) BUS101 Business Mathematics (3) Core Requirements (39 Credits): ACC121 Income Tax Procedures (3) ACC201 Financial Accounting* (3) ACC202 Managerial Accounting (3) ACC222 Payroll Accounting (3) ACC226 Accounting With QuickBooks Pro (3) ACC227 Accounting With Sage 50 Complete(3) BUS100 Introduction to Business (3) BUS123 Business Relations (3) BUS201 Legal Environment of Business (3) BUS207 Business Communications (3) BUS260 Applied Business Seminar (3) CBA133A Spreadsheet Applications-Excel (3) CIS120 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR CIS110 Fundamentals Computer Literacy (3) * Students may be advised to complete ACC 100 Fundamentals of Accounting prior to completing ACC 201 Financial Accounting. Electives (6 Credits) Select electives from the following areas: ACC Accounting AGB Agriculture Business BUS Business CBA Computer Business Applications CIS Computer Information Systems CUL Culinary ECN Economics HRN Honors HRM Hospitality Management REA Real Estate Other Requirements: PAC or DAN Course (1) Reading Competency: RDG094 College Reading Computer Competency (3) CIS110 Fundamentals of Computer Literacy (3) OR CIS120 Survey of Computer Information Systems (Fulfilled in Core Requirements) This A.A.S. Degree requires 65-66 credits.
Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Application Level) Demonstrate entry-level competencies for employment in the field of accounting. 2. (Synthesis Level) Maintain a complete set of accounting records, including recording transactions, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating the financial information. 3. (Application Level) Utilize a computerized general ledger package to accurately set up a set of accounting records. 4. (Application Level) Demonstrate use of effective human relations skills, communications, and computer skills necessary for successful entry level employment in an Accounting field. 5. (Evaluation Level) Demonstrate understanding of how the legal and regulatory environment of business affects the practice of accounting and correctly apply these principles to accounting issues.
Standards for Program