Associate in Applied Science inAccounting

Business, Computer and Engineering Technology

Why Major in Accounting

The program is designed to develop an understanding of, and skills in, the principles of accounting as related to practical use in business. A strong emphasis is placed on computer accounting skills.

Accounting skills are developed through courses in basic, intermediate, managerial, and tax accounting. Students get hands-on experience through several computer lab simulations and practice courses.

Students have the opportunity to work at an actual job site for direct hands-on experience. Additional course work in business law, finance, business operations, computer information systems, business mathematics, and communications provides related knowledge necessary for the accountant.

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Locations

East Campus

Quad-Cities Campus

Formats

On-campus

Number of Credits

Next Start Date

Any time

Courses in Accounting

First Semester

BUSN 110    Intro to Business (3)
BUSN 116    Business Relations (3)
BUSN 160    Business Math I (3)
ACCT 170    Accounting Basics – Career I (3)
ACCT 171    Accounting Basics I – Lab (1)
CS 100 Introduction to Computers (3)

Second Semester

BE 146          Microsoft Excel (3)
ACCT 121    Accounting with QuickBooks I (2)
ACCT 123    Accounting with QuickBooks II (2)
ACCT 180    Accounting Basics – Career II (3)
ACCT 181    Accounting Basics II – Lab (1)
BUSN 220 Business Math II (3)

Third Semester

ACCT 102 Managerial Accounting (3)
ACCT 104 Managerial Accounting Lab (1)
BL 202 Business Law II (3)
ACCT 250 Federal Income Tax (4)
ACCT 290 Payroll Accounting (3)

Fourth Semester

BUSN 266 Business Policy & Ethics (3)
ACCT 208 Intermediate Accounting (4)
ACCT 263 Accounting Internship (3)
BE 180 Business Communications (3)
ACCT 270 Data Analytics for Accounting (3)

Student enrolling in internship course must have prior approval of the coordinator.

Frequently Asked Questions About Accounting

Is accounting a transfer program?

It should be clearly understood by the student that this program is not designed to be a transfer program, but, rather a program that prepares students to enter directly into the work force. Students interested in pursuing a four-year degree in accounting should see the Transfer Programs section of this catalog.

Who informed the program content?

The content and emphasis of this program are guided by an advisory committee made up of working accountants and business people of the community. This committee’s advice helps ensure that the accounting graduate is well prepared for employment in accounting or in a wide range of related positions in the insurance, real estate, banking, commercial, financial, and industrial areas.