Accounting, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science Degree: (ACC-AAS)
College Certificate : (ACC-CERT)

About the Program

The Accounting Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate programs prepare students presently employed in the accounting field and for those seeking advancement or those seeking a position in the field immediately upon graduation. Areas where a student may find employment include but are not limited to, auditing, payroll, cost, budget and tax. In addition to the course work in Accounting, the student will complete courses in various other business disciplines and the liberal arts.

This Program Offers:

• Associate of Applied Science: 67 credit hours
• College Certificate: 34 credit hours

Program Goals

• To provide students with a background in the accounting field, an advanced foundation of accounting principles and concepts for entry-level positions with accounting tax services firms, CPA firms and other small businesses
• To prepare students to successfully pass the National Certified Bookkeeping Exam and Individual Income Taxation Enrolled Agent Exam

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate use of technology, software and integrated computerized accounting software to perform basic accounting and bookkeeping tasks
• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing and processing payroll records and reports in compliance with state and federal requirements
• Competently prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Recognize and interpret the fundamentals of Individual Income Taxation (according to Enrolled Agent Exam objectives)
• Apply the Internal Revenue Code as it relates to individual, partnership, and corporation income taxes
• Identify and explain concepts of financial accounting in accordance with the National Certified Bookkeeping Exam objectives
• Balance and reconcile financial information and fundamentals of Individual Income Taxation according to the Enrolled Agent Exam objectives
• Accurately prepare professional financial statements and other reporting documents with a 70% or higher proficiency rate
• Articulate, apply and practice ethical parameters of the profession to include federal and state regulatory guidelines for generally accepted accounting principles

College Certificate Goals

• To provide students, with a foundation in principles and concepts related to the accounting field
• Designed for rapid entry into the workforce while maximizing transfer credit into the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting

College Certificate Outcomes

• Demonstrate use of technology, software and integrated computerized accounting software to perform basic accounting and bookkeeping tasks
• Demonstrate competency in the preparation of financial statements, payroll reports, tax returns and other related financial documents 

Admission Requirements

Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer