Arapahoe Community College
2012-2013 Catalog
Accounting AAS
Associate of Applied Science Degree
CIP 520302 (ACC2)
This program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level positions in the bookkeeping/accounting field. This would include clerical positions in specialized areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, as well as positions with a more total involvement in accounting.
Admission Requirements
- Application to Arapahoe Community College
Program Requirements
General Education Courses |
(15 credit hours) |
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Legal Environment of Business |
3 |
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Public Speaking OR |
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Interpersonal Communication OR |
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Organizational Communication |
3 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) OR |
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Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) |
3 |
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English Composition (GT-CO1) I OR |
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Technical Writing |
3 |
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Technical Mathematics OR higher |
3 |
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Major Courses |
(32 credit hours) |
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Payroll Accounting |
3 |
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Accounting Principles I |
4 |
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Accounting Principles II * |
4 |
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Income Tax I |
3 |
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Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting |
3 |
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Cost Accounting |
3 |
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Managerial Accounting |
3 |
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Cooperative Education OR |
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Capstone |
3 |
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Business Communications and Report Writing |
3 |
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Introduction to Finance |
3 |
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Restricted Electives (13 Credit Hours)
Select six credit hours from Business Electives, six credit hours from ACC/CIS Electives and one credit hour from Other Electives. Please consult with an Advisor for selection of electives best suited to your needs.
Business Electives (6 credit hours)
Select six credits from any course with the following prefixes: BTE, BUS, ECO, FIN, INV, MAN, MAR
ACC/CIS Electives (6 credit hours)
Select six credits from any course with the following prefix, not already required: ACC, CIS, CNG, CSC
Other Electives (1 credit hour)
Select one credit from any discipline
*Students without a good background in algebra should take the math requirement prior to taking ACC 122.
Courses may be substituted with approval from the Accounting Department Chair.
Graduation Requirements
- To graduate, students must apply for graduation and complete the graduation survey (available via myACC). (form available at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation)
- After applying for graduation, all correspondence to a student about the status of their program conferral will be sent to their student email address only.
- As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.
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