Applied Bookkeeping/Accounting, Associate of Applied Science

Complete the entire accounting cycle to prepare an accurate set of financial statements from source documents.

Accurately prepare a basic individual tax return from source documents.

Analyze, calculate and prepare all aspects of payroll including gross pay, net pay, and all required payroll reports.

Proficiently use electronic accounting software.

Communicate professionally in a business environment.

Develop skill and proficiency using the latest Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Access.

Identify ethical issues associated with accounting and business situations. Apply appropriate principles of ethics and civic responsibility.

Accurately read and decipher financial statements.

Major Code: 4232A

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

ACCB 129Introduction to Bookkeeping*

3 Credits

ACCB 129LIntroduction to Bookkeeping Lab*

1 Credit

ADMN 100Mechanics of Business Writing

3 Credits

ADMN 110Business Financial Applications

3 Credits

BUSA 215Information Science and Data Management

3 Credits

SOCY 101Introduction to Sociology

3 Credits

OR

SOCY 105Human Relations

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester Freshman Year

ACCB 130Principles of Bookkeeping I*

3 Credits

ACCB 224Payroll Accounting*

3 Credits

ADMN 116Spreadsheet Applications*

3 Credits

ADMN 142Business Document Processing

3 Credits

MATH GEAny Gen. Ed. Math Course

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

ACCB 131Principles of Bookkeeping II*

3 Credits

ACCB 229QuickBooks Accounting*

4 Credits

ACCB 230Tax Procedures

4 Credits

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:14

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

ACCB 290Program Capstone*

4 Credits

BUSM 261Business Management

3 Credits

COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits

ECON 201Principles of Macroeconomics

3 Credits

OR

ECON 202Principles of Microeconomics

3 Credits

FINA 102Personal Finance

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Total Credit Hours: 61