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Financial Accounting (A.A.S.)

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Title of Major: Financial Accounting, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.BPA.FIN-ACCT

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Business Administration Department

Purpose: To provide students with the technical knowledge and credentials needed for entry or advancement as paraprofessionals in the field of accounting. Students who wish to major in accounting at a four-year college should enroll in the Business Administration transfer program. This program includes required and elective courses that help to develop the analytical, communication and organizational skills needed to function effectively as a paraprofessional in this field.

Additional Degree Requirements

Students are expected to participate with their advisor in tailoring a mix of electives that will satisfy their own needs with respect to immediate and long-term employment.

Range of Occupations

Accounting assistant
Accountant paraprofessional
Accounts receivable or accounts payable clerk
Billing auditor/specialist
Bookkeeper
Payroll accountant

Approximate Cost

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

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General Education Requirements: 24 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits

ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 3 credit hours
ENG 101A and ENG 101 are equivalent courses. Students may take ENG 101A -ENG 102 or ENG 101 -ENG 102 to meet their English Composition General Education requirement.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits

SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours
Satisfies the diversity requirement.

Additional General Education requirements: 6 credits

Technology Requirement 3 credit hours
CTA 100 is recommended. This requirement may also be satisfied by CLEP exam.
Wellness Requirement 3 credit hours
See General Education Wellness Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 36 credits

BPA 111 - Introduction to Business 3 credit hours
BPA 162 - Business Communications 3 credit hours
BPA 171 - Principles of Supervision 3 credit hours OR
BPA 172 - Human Resource Management 3 credit hours
BPA 201 - Financial Accounting 3 credit hours
BPA 202 - Managerial Accounting 3 credit hours
BPA 217 - Small Business Accounting 3 credit hours
BPA 241 - Intermediate Accounting 1 3 credit hours
LGS 250 - Legal Issues for Business 3 credit hours
(formerly listed as BPA 250)
OR
LGS 253 - Business Law 1 3 credit hours
(formerly listed as BPA 253)
ECO 121 - Introduction to Economics 3 credit hours
Electives (accounting) 9 credit hours

Fast Track Option

This program has a Fast Track Option for those holding a college degree.

Diversity Requirement

SOC 111 satisfies the diversity requirement.

Technology Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Technology Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Wellness Requirement

Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Prepare to obtain a para-professional accounting position or to advance in a current accounting career.
Perform bookkeeping and entry-level accounting work which includes but is not limited to general ledger preparation, financial statement preparation and managerial reporting.
Create and deliver appropriate written and oral communications required of business professionals.
Apply technology to business situations to enhance productivity.
Apply accounting, economic, and legal principles to business and related situations.
Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to business situations that require accounting expertise.
Participate in the business community as a valued individual.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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