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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.