Purpose
The Associate in Science (AS) in Accounting Technology program offers a sequence of courses that presents coherent and rigorous content needed to prepare for employment and/or promotion in occupations where a general knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and general business are required. It also prepares students for entry into a variety of baccalaureate degree programs in related disciplines such as accounting, business administration, management, and finance.
The content includes but is not limited to the principles, procedures, and theories of organizing, maintaining and auditing business and financial transactions and the preparation of accompanying financial records and reports for internal and external uses.
Program Structure
This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 60 credit hours in the following areas: 18 credit hours of General Education Requirements and 42 credit hours of Accounting Technology Core Requirements. The Accounting Technology Management Certificate is a 27 credit hour certificate that prepares students for entry into employment and is comprised of core courses in the AS Accounting Technology degree. As such, it can be earned before the student has earned the AS Accounting Technology degree.
Course Prerequisites
Many courses require prerequisites. Check the description of each course in the list below to check for prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions related to the course. Students must complete all prerequisites for a course prior to registering for it.
Graduation
Students must fulfill all requirements of their program major in order to be eligible for graduation. Students must indicate their intention to attend commencement ceremony, by completing the Commencement Form by the published deadline.
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