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Associate of Applied Science, Accounting: 2007-2008 Catalog
Programs of Study


Accounting

Associate of Applied Science in Business

The Accounting emphasis has been designed to enable students to establish, maintain and manage both manual and automated accounting systems. Students can also develop the necessary competencies to create and analyze information for managerial decision-making situations. In addition to this degree program, students who intend to become full-charge bookkeepers will also need experience in the field.

Salary: $39,800–$61,400 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Faster than average growth through 2014

Good To Know: Four major accounting fields - public, management, government and internal auditing

WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Business and Computer Technology Division.


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Total Requirements: 60 credits

 
Business Core Requirements 27 Credits
ACC 201* Financial Accounting 3
ACC 202 Managerial Accounting 3
BUS 101
or MGT 103
Introduction to Business
Small Business Management
3
BUS 110B
or MGT 201
or MGT 212
or MGT 283
Human Relations For Employment
Principles of Management
Leadership & Human Relations
Introduction to Human Resources Management
3
BUS 273 Business Law I 3
COT 202
or IS 201
Introduction to Computer Applications
Computer Applications
3
ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON 103 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
IS 101 Introduction to Information Systems 3
* ACC 135B and ACC 136B recommended prior to ACC 201
 
Emphasis Requirements* 12 Credits
ACC 203 Intermediate Accounting I 3
ACC 220 Microcomputer Accounting Systems 3

Choose 6 credits from the following:
ACC 105
ACC 180B
ACC 198B
ACC 204
ACC 223B
ACC 251
ACC 261
ACC 290B
ACC 295B
ACC 299B
COT 262
Taxation For Individuals
Payroll & Employee Benefit Accounting
Special Topics in Accounting
Intermediate Accounting II
Introduction to QuickBooks
Introduction to Auditing
Governmental Accounting
Certified Bookkeeper Course
Work Experience I
Advanced Special Topics in Accounting
Intermediate Spreadsheets Concepts
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
3
3
3
* Students should consult a counselor or instructor for information regarding sequence of accounting courses.
 
General Education Requirements 21 Credits
English/Communications Requirement (Recommended: BUS 107, BUS 108; must include a writing course) 6
Mathematics Requirement (BUS 109B or higher level mathematics course) 3
Science Requirement 6
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements 3
General Electives 3
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.
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