Accounting Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Accounting Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Accurately compile, generate, and interpret accounting information as required by an organization.

  • Successfully utilize computer technology to create documents and report information.

  • Analyze, interpret, and communicate accounting information with stakeholders at a level appropriate to the stakeholder’s understanding.

  • Work with team members and successfully interact with internal and external stakeholders. Assume a leadership role.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Accounting Technology, Business Track and Accounting Technology, Health Track Program Maps.

Communication

COMM 218ZInterpersonal Communication

4

Computation

MTH 095Intermediate Algebra

4

or

MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4

Human Relations

BA 224Human Resource Management

3

or

BA 285Organizational Behavior

4

BA 224 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement for the Business Track.

BA 285 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement for the Health Track.

Program Courses

Choose and complete a listed Track's requirements in addition to the Program Courses.

BA 101ZIntroduction to Business

4

BA 111Practical Accounting I

4

BA 112Practical Accounting II

4

BA 113Practical Accounting III

4

BA 169ZData Analysis Using Microsoft Excel

4

BA 177Payroll Accounting

3

BA 218Personal Finance Planning

3

BA 226ZIntroduction to Business Law

4

BA 228Computerized Accounting

3

BA 256Income Tax Accounting I

4

Track Courses

41-42

Students should complete the requirements for one Accounting Technology track option listed below.

Accounting Technology Track Options

Business Track

BA 120Professional Accounting I

3

BA 121Professional Accounting II

3

BA 122Professional Accounting III

3

BA 201Applied Business Analytics

4

BA 216Cost Accounting

3

BA 219Governmental Accounting

3

BA 223Principles of Marketing

4

BA 257Income Tax Accounting II

4

BA 280ACWE Accounting Technology

1 TO 12

HD 208ACareer Planning

1 TO 3

WR 115Intro to College Writing

3

Electives

5

Students on Business Track need to take a minimum of 4 credits of BA 280A CWE and a minimum of 3 credits of HD 208A Career Planning.

Approved Electives
BA 211ZPrinciples of Financial Accounting

4

BA 213ZPrinciples of Managerial Accounting

4

EC 201ZPrinciples of Microeconomics

4

EC 202ZPrinciples of Macroeconomics

4

WR 121ZComposition I

4

Health Track

BA 120Professional Accounting I

3

BA 121Professional Accounting II

3

BA 122Professional Accounting III

3

BA 216Cost Accounting

3

BA 280ACWE Accounting Technology

1 TO 12

CRS 131Medical Terminology and Body Systems I for Coding and Reimbursement

3

CRS 126Medical Documentation for Coders

3

CRS 101Coding I

5

CRS 102Coding II

5

CRS 103Coding III

5

CRS 110Medical Insurance Procedures

4

CRS 211CPC/CMA Test Taking Strategies

1

Students on Health Track need to take a minimum of 3 credits of BA 280A CWE.

Total Credit Hours: 90