Accounting, AAS

Learn the theory, systems and basic problems of business accounting.

What can I do with this degree?

Career Options: Entry-level positions in private, public and government accounting.
Academic Options: Continue your studies by taking other business programs or work to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science program.

Department/Contact Information:

Dean: 520-206-7694
Department Head: 520-206-2298

Program/Major Codes: AASACCOUNTIN/ACC

General Education Requirements

A grade of C or better is required for graduation

Communication Requirement: 3

Recommend: WRT 154

Arts and Humanities Requirement: 3

Recommend: ART 105 , HIS 142 , or PHI 101

Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement: 3

Recommend: ECN 150

Mathematics and Science Requirement: 3

Recommend: BUS 151

Other Requirement: 3

Recommend: CMN 120

Special Requirement

Recommend: CMN 120

Subtotal: 15¥

Required Core Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

ACC 100 - Practical Accounting Procedures 3 Credits
ACC 150 - Payroll Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 200 - Computerized Accounting I 3 Credits
ACC 204 - Individual Tax Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 205 - Corporate and Partnership Tax Accounting 4 Credits
ACC 211 - Financial Accounting 3 Credits SUN# ACC 2201
ACC 212 - Managerial Accounting 3 Credits SUN# ACC 2202
ACC 221 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credits
ACC 233 - Cost Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 281 - QuickBooks Computer Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 296 - Independent Study in Accounting .25-3 Credits (1 Credit)

Choose from one of the following focuses:

Tax Focus

(complete all 3 courses)

ACC 206 - Topics in Tax Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 207 - IRS Enrolled Agent Exam 3 Credits
ACC 292 - Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Field Experience 3 Credits

Bookkeeping Focus

(choose 2 courses from the following list)

ACC 250 - Certified Bookkeeper 3 Credits
ACC 273 - Governmental Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 290 - Internship in Accounting 3 Credits

Subtotal: 38-41

Required Support Courses

BUS 148 - Ethics in the Workplace 3 Credits
CSA 110 - Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel 3 Credits
STU 100 - College Success and Career Planning 1 Credits

Subtotal: 7

Total Credits as Displayed: 60-63

¥ General Education requires a minimum of 15 credits. This subtotal shows the Gen Ed credits not fulfilled by core or support courses.