Accounting

Total Credits Required for the A.O.S. Degree Program in Accounting - 61

This program is designed to provide the student with strong academic preparation in accounting, general business, and general education. Accounting involves the recording, classifying, and summarizing of financial data; it includes the preparation of financial statements, returns, budgets, and cost reports. The accountant becomes involved with functions in various capacities: as a preparer of financial data (private accounting), as an auditor of financial data (public accounting), or as a member of various government agencies (governmental accounting). The accountant is also called upon to provide managerial recommendations in addition to providing financial data. The field of accounting provides a broad range of employment opportunities. Holders of the A.O.S. Degree in Accounting are prepared to take such positions as junior accountant, accounting clerk, or office manager in private industry or government, and also as tax examiner.

*Graduation Requirements: Students must complete a minimum of 61 credits of required and elective courses with a minimum 2.0 G.P.A.

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