Associate of Applied Science Degree: 90 credits
Enrollment Point: Fall Quarter
This program builds upon the fundamental skills learned in the Accounting Clerk program. This program provides additional training in specialized areas including small business accounting, income tax preparation, partnership and corporation accounting, financial applications, and also provides an introduction to business law as it relates to the business environment.
To earn the AAS degree, the student must complete all requirements for the Accounting Paraprofessional certificate program as well as 30 credits of additional accounting classes and classes from General Education and/or another program in the Business Management area of study: Construction Management , Contemporary Business , Legal Assistant , or Office Assistant . Transfer credit from other institutions is considered upon validation of transcript and course work.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Communicate verbally and in writing with customers, colleagues and vendors.
- Differentiate and identify skill-appropriate issues.
- Identify and categorize data, and record financial transactions.
- Practice ethical and professional behavior.
- Perform functions of accounting clerk when required.
- Compile and organize and record data according to GAAP and/or government regulations.
- Analyze and summarize financial Information.