Associate of Applied Science Degree – Accounting

If you like working with numbers and dealing with financial matters, then you would probably enjoy being an Accountant. People who work as Accountants compute, classify and record numerical data to keep financial records complete, and check the accuracy of figures, calculations and postings pertaining to business transactions. Accounting is a good fit for people with a strong aptitude for numbers, high attention to detail and accuracy, computer literacy, and good communication skills. There are good advancement opportunities nationwide. Want to find out if this career is for you? Check it out on the web at http://www.acinet.org/, and select Occupation Information.

PPCC offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting, as well as a short-term certificate in basic bookkeeping and spreadsheets. The degree program is designed for the student who will seek immediate employment in the accounting field upon graduation or who is presently employed in accounting and allied fields and desires advancement. Students are given a strong academic grounding and practical experience in many different areas including accounting principles, business principles, computer technology, communication skills, income tax, cost accounting, governmental accounting, and payroll. The curriculum in the program is updated annually to include accounting changes and new technology.

Graduates of this program are prepared to enter an accounting career in business, industry, and various governmental agencies. Specific job duties vary widely in the four major fields of accounting. Public accountants perform a broad range of accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting activities for their clients. Management accountants record and analyze the financial information of the companies for which they work. Government accountants maintain and examine the records of government agencies, and audit private businesses and individuals whose activities are subject to government regulations or taxation. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are an organization’s financial record keepers. They compute, classify, record, and verify numerical data, to develop and maintain financial records.

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Degree Requirements: 

Recommended basic skills standards are:

• AAA 090
• ENG 090
• MAT 090
• REA 090

General Education Courses:

• CIS 118 or CSC 105
• COM 115
• ECO 201
• ENG 121 or ENG 131
• MAT 112

Other Course Requirements:

• ACC 115
• ACC 121
• ACC 122
• ACC 125
• ACC 131
• ACC 135 or CIS 155
• ACC 211
• ACC 226
• BUS 115
• BUS 216
• BUS 217

Electives:

Choose 9 – 10 hours from the following courses:

• ACC 212
• ACC 216
• BUS 226
• CIS 135
• CWB 221
• ECO 202
• FIN 201
• MAN 226
• MAR 216 

Accounting Certificate:

The accounting certificate program is designed to allow students to become proficient in using the computer for basic bookkeeping and spreadsheet applications.  Students will also be prepared to accomplish normal office procedures.

Required Courses:

• ACC 115
• ACC 121
• ACC 122
• ACC 125
• ACC 135 or CIS 155
• BUS 115
• CIS 118 or CSC 105
• MAT 112

Electives:

Choose 3 – 4 hours from the following courses:

• ACC 131
• BTE 100
• BTE 108
• BUS 217
• CIS 135
• COM 115
• ENG 121 or ENG 131
• FIN 106
• MAN 116