Accounting Associate of Applied Science

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete an AAS Degree in Accounting and enter the workforce. Students explore business and accounting concepts. Some careers may require a Bachelor's degree. Students interested in transferring to Colorado public universities may complete an AA in Business. Students will explore financial ratios, business written communications and skills for software programs, presentations, teamwork, and critical thinking. With an AAS degree in Accounting, the student can work in business, industry, government, and other organizations. They will be ready to work effectively under the supervision of controllers, chief accountants, accounting supervisors, certified public accountants, and other professional accountants.

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
  1.  Prepare effective business written communications
  2.  Identify different types of business organizations
  3.  Demonstrate basic software program skills for organizing and managing data
  4.  Demonstrate effective business presentation skills
  5.  Develop teamwork skills
  6.  Analyze financial ratios
  7.  Discuss issues in ethics and corporate social responsibility
  8.  Apply critical thinking skills to business scenarios
  9.  Prepare an effective resume and cover letter targeted to a specific job
10.  Demonstrate double entry accounting

My Academic Plan: Full-Time

Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

First Semester

ACC 1011	Intro to Financial Accounting	3
ACC 1038	Payroll and Sales Tax	3
BUS 1015	Introduction to Business	3
ECO 2002	Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1	3
ENG 1021 or ENG 1022 or ENG 1031	English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022) or Technical Writing I (ENG 1031)	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Semester

ACC 1012	Intro to Managerial Accounting	3
ACC 1025	Computerized Accounting	3
MAT 1340 or MAT 1320 or MAT 1400	College Algebra (MAT 1340) or Finite Mathematics (MAT 1320) or Survey of Calculus (MAT 1400) or higher	4
ECO 2001	Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1	3
CIS 1055	Complete Spreadsheets	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Third Semester

BUS 2016	Legal Environment of Business	3
BUS 2026	Business Statistics	3
ACC 1031 or ACC 1032 and ACC 1033	Income Tax (ACC 1031) or Both Tax Help Colorado (ACC 1032) and Tax Help Colorado Practicum (ACC 1033)	3
ACC 1088 or ACC 2088 or ACC 1033 or ACC 2080 or ACC 2089	Bookkeeping Help Center Practicum 1 (ACC 1088) or Bookkeeping Help Center Practicum 2 (ACC 2088) or Tax Help Practicum (ACC 1033) or Internship (ACC 2080) or Capstone (ACC 2089)	1
Accounting Elective	Accounting AAS Degree Electives*	3
Total Credit Hours:		13

Semester Notes: ACC 1033 is offered only in the Spring.

Fourth Semester

PHI 2005	Business Ethics: GT-AH3	3
ACC 2068 or ACC 2060 or ACC 2065	Certified Bookkeeper Review (ACC 2068) or Fundamental Payroll Certification Review (ACC 2060) or Review Course Enrolled Agent (ACC 2065)	3
BUS 2017	Business Communications and Report Writing	3
Accounting Elective	Accounting AAS Degree Electives*	3
Accounting Elective	Accounting AAS Degree Electives*	3
ACC 1088 or ACC 2088 or ACC 1033 or ACC 2080 or ACC 2089	Bookkeeping Help Center Practicum 1 (ACC 1088) or Bookkeeping Help Center Practicum 2 (ACC 2088) or Tax Help Practicum (ACC 1033) or Internship (ACC 2080) or Capstone (ACC 2089)	1
Total Credit Hours:		16

My Academic Plan: Part-Time

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

ENG 1021 or ENG 1022 or ENG 1031	English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022) or Technical Writing I (ENG 1031)	3
CIS 1055	Complete Spreadsheets	3
ACC 1011	Intro to Financial Accounting	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Spring Semester 2

MAT 1340 or MAT 1320 or MAT 1400	College Algebra (MAT 1340) or Finite Mathematics (MAT 1320) or Survey of Calculus (MAT 1400) or higher	4
ACC 1012	Intro to Managerial Accounting	3
ACC 1038	Payroll and Sales Tax	3
Total Credit Hours:		10

Summer Semester 3

BUS 1015	Introduction to Business	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Fall Semester 4

ECO 2002	Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1	3
BUS 2016	Legal Environment of Business	3
ACC 1025	Computerized Accounting	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Spring Semester 5

ECO 2001	Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1	3
BUS 2017	Business Communications and Report Writing	3
ACC 1031 or ACC 1032 and ACC 1033	Income Tax (ACC 1031) or Both Tax Help Colorado (ACC 1032) and Tax Help Colorado Practicum (ACC 1033)	3
ACC 1088 or ACC 2088 or ACC 1033 or ACC 2080 or ACC 2089	Bookkeeping Help Center Practicum 1 (ACC 1088) or Bookkeeping Help Center Practicum 2 (ACC 2088) or Tax Help Practicum (ACC 1033) or Internship (ACC 2080) or Capstone (ACC 2089)	1
Total Credit Hours:		10

Semester Notes: ACC 1033 is offered only in the Spring.

Summer Semester 6

PHI 2005	Business Ethics: GT-AH3	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Fall Semester 7

BUS 2026	Business Statistics	3
Accounting Elective	Accounting AAS Degree Electives*	3
Accounting Elective	Accounting AAS Degree Electives*	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Spring Semester 8

ACC 2068 or ACC 2060 or ACC 2065	Certified Bookkeeper Review (ACC 2068) or Fundamental Payroll Certification Review (ACC 2060) or Review Course Enrolled Agent (ACC 2065)	3
Accounting Elective	Accounting AAS Degree Electives*	3
ACC 1088 or ACC 2088 or ACC 1033 or ACC 2080 or ACC 2089	Bookkeeping Help Center Practicum 1 (ACC 1088) or Bookkeeping Help Center Practicum 2 (ACC 2088) or Tax Help Practicum (ACC 1033) or Internship (ACC 2080) or Capstone (ACC 2089)	1
Total Credit Hours:		7

Total Credit Hours: 60

Prior Learning eligible course

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Important Program Notes:

Math Requirement: Your selection of a MATH course may depend on whether you intend to transfer to a 4-year institution. Please consider the following:

MAT 1340 College Algebra: GT-MA1.
Note: Adams State University, Colorado Mesa University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University - Pueblo, and Fort Lewis College require MAT 1340 College Algebra.
OR
MAT 1320 Finite Mathematics: GT-MA1.
OR
MAT 1400 Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1 OR a higher-level Calculus course.
Note: University of Colorado - Colorado Springs and the University of Northern Colorado require MAT 1400 Survey of Calculus.

*Accounting AAS Degree Electives: ACC 1031, ACC 1032, ACC 1033, ACC 1088, ACC 2031, ACC 2060, ACC 2065, ACC 2068, ACC 2080, ACC 2088, ACC 2089, MAN 2000, MAN 2026, MAR 2016.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.