Accounting / Associate of Applied Science
Program: AAS-ACCO-2
The Accounting program prepares students by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the accounting profession in private, government, and not-for-profit organizations. The program covers a wide range of topics, including financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and accounting software applications. The program provides a solid academic foundation in accounting principles, business problem solving, and business communications skills. Offered at the St. Augustine College at Lewis University location only.
Program Outcomes
At the end of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Identify the accounting standards principles and be able to perform financial transactions, reporting, and prepare basic financial statements.
- Identify business organization concepts and theories and be able to write a basic Business Plan.
- Describe the basic concepts of economic theories and market structures in order to describe their implications related to government, business, and individuals
- Define the fundamental tax laws and principles and be able to prepare individual and business tax returns.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral business communication within a professional setting.
Academic Requirements
Total credit hours: 60
Major credit hours for AAS in Accounting: 24
Additional Electives: 17-18
General Education credit hours for AAS: 18-19
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| ACCT 10100 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 12000 | Principles of Accounting 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 12100 | Principles of Accounting 2 | 3 |
| ACCT 43000 | Individual Income Tax | 3 |
| BSAD 30000 | Business Communication in the Digital Age | 3 |
| BSAD 11000 | Business Fundamentals for Professionals | 3 |
| INSY 19000 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| Recommended Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Basic Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Business Law 1 | ||
| Accounting and Business Information Systems | ||
| Additional Electives | 17-18 | |
Students should take an additional 17 – 18 credit hours of degree-applicable courses to reach a total of 60 credit hours. Students are encouraged to work with their advisors to choose courses suitable to their major or career aspirations. | ||
| Total Hours | 41-42 | |