The world of accounting provides the opportunity to work with financial information at many different levels. Accountants prepare financial statements, track production costs and profit figures, calculate payroll and taxes, and monitor accounts payable and receivable. Accountants also have the ability to choose the type of industry they work in and the kind of accounting they do.

The associate of applied science degree program prepares students to begin successful careers in the accounting profession. The associate degree program includes accounting and related business courses and college-level general education courses. The program features both manual and computerized accounting systems. Students receive training in preparation for a variety of employment situations.

• Accounting Technology, AAS
• Accounting, Diploma
• Computerized Accounting Specialist, Certificate
• Office Accounting Specialist, Certificate
• Payroll Accounting Specialist, Certificate
• Tax Preparation Specialist, Certificate

1. FYES 1000  
2. Degree level proficiency required to take degree level General Education courses.
3. Diploma level proficiency required to take ACCT 1100 . Please refer to course descriptions in the online catalog for specific prerequisites.

• FYES 1000  
• ENGL 1101  
• ACCT 1100  
• ACCT 1125  

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