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Associate of Science in Accounting

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.

The Associate of Science in Accounting (ASACC) degree program is designed to equip graduates with a variety of basic accounting skills that will be useful in an entry level accounting position. The curriculum provides students with an opportunity to develop intellectual, interpersonal and communication skills needed to succeed in the business world.

 

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Program Accreditation and Alignments

Accounting courses at CTU align with the educational standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The student who meets the unique content and hours requirements of the State Board of Accounting in their state’s Application for CPA Licensure is qualified to sit for the CPA exam. This program curriculum also integrates the competencies and body of knowledge in the Certified Managerial Accounting (CMA) exam. This program is not designed to prepare students for the CPA or CMA examination or any other certification exam, but covers the knowledge areas of the uniform CPA and CMA certification.

Outcomes

The ASACC program prepares the student to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of the functional areas of accounting
  • Apply business skills and analytical problem-solving to support organizational objectives

The Associate of Science in Accounting (ASACC) is designed to prepare graduates for an entry level or generalist career in accounting. Students will develop proficiency in foundational accounting and business practices.

ASACC Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify and resolve real-world accounting problems using ethical principles
  • Analyze accounting data in a small to medium-size organization.
  • Produce financial statements for businesses according to US GAAP
  • Employ tools, principles, techniques of continuous process improvement in order to achieve quality and excellence in the workplace
  • Employ appropriate concepts and principles of finance, accounting, and statistics to make effective business decisions.

 

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

ECON210Principles of Macroeconomics

4.5

ECON212Principles of Microeconomics

4.5

ENGL104Introductory Written Communication

4.5
ENGL105Professional Written Communications

4.5
 
GOVT201American Government and Public Affairs

4.5

or
HIST101Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century

4.5

 
LITR201Literature: A Reflection of Life

4.5

or
LITR225Innovation and Leadership In Literature

4.5
 
MATH102Introduction to College Math

4.5

MATH106Algebra for Business

4.5

PSYC102Introductory Psychology

4.5

SCI101Introduction to the Sciences

4.5

SCI103Science and Technology- Laboratory Course

1.5

SCI201Environmental Science and Sustainability

4.5

SCI203Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course

1.5

 
UNIV104Academic and Career Success

4.5

or
HUMNELEHumanities Elective

4.5
Total Credit Hours:57

Courses: Core

ACCT201Accounting I

4

ACCT202Accounting II

4

ACCT203Accounting III

4

ACCT210Computerized Accounting

4

ACCT225Introduction to Tax

4

IT254Spreadsheet Applications

4

MGM255Management Fundamentals

4

MGMT235Business Law I

4

UNIV201Career Planning and Management

4

Total Credit Hours:36

Total Credit Hours: 93

Locations

  • Colorado Springs
  • Aurora (Denver Area)
  • Virtual Campus

Area of Study

  • Business & Management

Degree Level

  • Associate