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

ECON210	Principles of Macroeconomics	4.5
ECON212	Principles of Microeconomics	4.5
ENGL104	Introductory Written Communication	4.5
ENGL105	Professional Written Communications	4.5
GOVT201	American Government and Public Affairs	4.5
	or
HIST120	Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present	4.5
MATH102	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
PHIL101	Introduction to Ethics	4.5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Science and Technology- Laboratory Course	1.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course	1.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	or
HUMNELE	Humanities Elective	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	57

Courses: Core

ACCT201	Accounting I	4
ACCT202	Accounting II	4
ACCT210	Computerized Accounting	4
ACCT225	Introduction to Tax	4
ACCT260	Intermediate Accounting I	4
BUS115	Introduction to Business	4
IT254	Spreadsheet Applications	4
MGM255	Management Fundamentals	4
MGMT235	Business Law I	4
	Total Credit Hours:	36

Total Credit Hours: 93

Locations

• Colorado Springs
• Virtual Campus

Area of Study

• Business & Management

Degree Level

• Associate