Associate of Applied Science in Accounting
Effective July 26, 2011, this program is no longer available for future enrollments
An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and increased scrutiny of company finances will spur the job growth of accountants and auditors. Increasingly, accountants also are assuming the role of a personal financial advisor. In response to market demand, these financial specialists will offer more financial management and consulting services as they take on a greater advisory role. In addition to openings resulting from growth, the need to replace accountants and auditors who retire or transfer to other occupations will produce numerous job opening. The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting (AASACC) degree programs are designed to equip you with a variety of basic accounting skills that will be useful in an entry level accounting position. The curriculum provides you with an opportunity to develop your intellectual, interpersonal and communication skills that are needed to succeed in the business world.
Outcomes:
- Identify and resolve complex accounting problems independently and ethically
- Demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills
- Manage accounts for a small to medium-size organization
- Prepare financial statements for business needs
- Use accounting tools for decision making
Degree Requirements
Courses: Preparatory
| ENGL080 | English Composition Preparation | 4 |
| IT 080 | |
| MATH 060 | |
| MATH 080 | |
Courses: General Education
Courses: Core
| FINC225 | Financial Statement Analysis | 4 |
| IT254 | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
| MGM255 | Management Fundamentals | 4 |
| MGM316 | International Business Communications | 4 |
| MGMT115 | Introductory Business Practices | 4 |
| MGMT235 | Business Law I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Courses: Concentration
ENGL112, English Composition II, is a prerequisite for all 300 and 400 level courses. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the appropriate Director of Education, Dean or Chair.
Total Credit Hours: 92
Accounting courses at CTU meet the educational standards of the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants (AICPA). The student who meets the unique requirements of the State Board of Accounting in their state’s Application for CPA Licensure is qualified to sit for the CPA exam.