Accounting
Getting your associate degree or certificate in accounting from ACC will help you Move Mountains toward a career you'll love.
Explore the many opportunities of your future accounting career with an Accounting AA (CSU Pueblo transfer) degree, AAS degree, or a certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting Clerk from ACC. Earning your degree or certificate will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to start your career as soon as you graduate.
We have several options for you to achieve a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. We have an Accounting AA Degree that will allow you to get your Accounting Bachelor's Degree directly from CSU Pueblo at our Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock. Our Business Transfer AA degree credits are accepted at any Colorado 4-year college and will allow you to continue to a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
We offer options for you to start a path toward a career in accounting at our Littleton Campus, Sturm Collaboration Campus and online. Are you ready to Move Mountains? We're here to help!
Transfer Options
Through ACC’s partnership with CSU Pueblo, you can earn both your AA in Accounting and your BS in Business Administration with an Accounting concentration at the Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock.
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Or you can begin working toward a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a Business Transfer AA degree that is guaranteed to transfer to any Colorado 4-year institution. Visit Transfer Services to learn more about your options.
CIP 520301 (AACT)
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
Program Requirements
*Students without a good background in algebra should take the math requirement prior to taking ACC 1022. Courses may be substituted with approval from the Accounting Department Chair.
Select 9 credit hours from any course with the following prefix, not already required: BTE, BUS, ECO, FIN, INV, MAN, MAR, ACC, CIS, CNG, CSC. Please consult with an Advisor for selection of electives best suited to your needs.
Graduation Requirements
- Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
- 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.
CIP 520301 (OACC)
This program was created as part of an agreement with Colorado State University Pueblo. Under a 60 + 60 plan, a student completes the AA degree at any ACC campus or online, and then transfers to CSU Pueblo to complete the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Accounting at the ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock.
The program provides a foundation for an understanding of the theory and practice of the major fields of accounting: financial accounting and reporting, managerial accounting, taxation, accounting information systems, and auditing.
Career paths for Business Administration, Accounting graduates include accountant, auditor, tax specialist, financial analyst, forensic accountant, internal auditor, and information technology auditor.
To be successful, students should have strong math and computer skills, and be detail-oriented.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
GT Pathways Arts and Humanities course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) 3 Credits
- GT - One GT Pathways course (GT-HI1) 3 Credits
- Natural and Physical Science GT-SC1-SC2 4 Credits
- Natural and Physical Science with Lab GT-SC1 4 Credits
Graduation Requirements
- Courses required for this degree must be completed with a "C" or better to be considered for transfer to another institution.
- Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation
CIP 520302 (ACTC)
This certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry-level clerk position. Accounting clerks require solid interpersonal skills, proficiency with Excel, and basic accounting knowledge. They assist with data entry and processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
Choose 3 credits from the following prefixes: CIS, FIN, MAR
Graduation Requirements
- Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
- 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.
CIP 520302 (BKK)
This certificate is designed to prepare students for bookkeeping positions within accounting firms or large companies. Bookkeepers require proficiency with Excel and QuickBooks, solid interpersonal skills, and basic accounting knowledge. They perform tasks such as processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, inventory, reconciling bank statements, and payroll processing.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
Choose 3 credits from the following prefixes: ACC, BTE, BUS, CIS, FIN, MAN, MAR
Graduation Requirements
- Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
- 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.
ACC academic plans will help guide you through your chosen program. The academic plan will provide you with important information, like which semesters courses are offered, if there are any pre-requisites or co-requisites for courses, program outcomes, course order recommendations, notes for the program, graduation requirements and other important information. These are updated annually, so we recommend downloading a copy to keep on track to graduation.
Accounting Job Opportunities
Why choose ACC's Accounting program?
- We integrate the use of technology in all accounting courses. The degree includes courses in economics, finance and law
- Our courses may also help you meet your educational requirements for professional certifications such as: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Managerial Accountant, Certified Bookkeeper, Certified Payroll Professional
- Our courses are small so you can get one-on-one time with your instructors
- Get the flexibility you need with on-campus and online course options
- You will begin networking and gain real-world experience through internships as part of the program
- Curriculum for the program is guided by our Advisory Committee, made up of local business members working in the industry with extensive knowledge of what skills are needed and in demand
Are you ready to turn your financial savvy into a rewarding career? Apply now and we will help you Move Mountains!
