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Associate of Science in Accounting

Effective February 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.

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 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 ASACC program aligns to the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program.

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). 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.

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

 

Outcomes

ASACC Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Apply ethical principles to business decision-making.
  2. Produce financial statements for businesses according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication skills.
  4. Employ accounting technology proficiently.
  5. Compute individual tax forms.

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

MATH102Introduction to College Math

4.5

MATH106Algebra for Business

4.5

PHIL101Introduction to Ethics

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

ACCT210Computerized Accounting

4

ACCT225Introduction to Tax

4

ACCT260Intermediate Accounting I

4
BUS115Introduction to Business

4
IT254Spreadsheet Applications

4

MGM255Management Fundamentals

4

MGMT235Business Law I

4

Total Credit Hours:36

Total Credit Hours: 93

Locations

  • Colorado Springs
  • Virtual Campus

Area of Study

  • Business & Management

Degree Level

  • Associate