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Oct 31, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Accounting, A.A.S.
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Nathan Washington • (901) 333-4998
The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting is designed to prepare students for employment in public, private, and governmental accounting as a paraprofessional. The program covers financial, managerial, and tax accounting using manual and computerized accounting systems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- explain the role of accounting in business and how accounting information systems are used to gather, summarize, report, and analyze financial data;
- perform the steps in the accounting cycle, complying with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
- demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal tax laws and competence in tax planning and compliance;
- identify ethical issues and apply a value-based reasoning system to accounting issues;
- demonstrate an understanding of cost accounting systems and the budgeting process.
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First Semester: 15/16 Credit Hours
Second Semester: 15 Credit Hours
Third Semester: 15 Credit Hours
Fourth Semester: 15 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours: 60/61
This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field.
1 Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.
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