Program: Accounting, AAS - Arapahoe Community College

Mar 13, 2025

2025-2026 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

CIP 520301 (AACT)

This program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level positions in the bookkeeping/accounting field. This would include clerical positions in specialized areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, as well as positions with a more total involvement in accounting.

Admission Requirements

Application to Arapahoe Community College

Program Requirements

General Education Courses (16 credit hours)

BUS 2016 - Legal Environment of Business 3 Credits
COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credits OR
COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication:GT-SS3 3 Credits OR
COM 2250 - Organizational Communication 3 Credits
ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits OR
ECO 2002 - Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits OR
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 4 Credits OR higher

Major Courses (36 credit hours)

ACC 1015 - Payroll Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles I 4 Credits
ACC 1022 - Accounting Principles II 4 Credits *
ACC 1031 - Income Tax 3 Credits
ACC 1035 - Spreadsheet Application for Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 2011 - Intermediate Accounting I 4 Credits
ACC 2026 - Cost Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 2035 - Computerized Accounting for Small Business 3 Credits
ACC 2087 - Cooperative Education 3 Credits
BUS 2017 - Business Communication and Report Writing 3 Credits
FIN 1010 - Introduction to Finance 3 Credits

Note(s):

*Students without a good background in algebra should take the math requirement prior to taking ACC 1022 . Courses may be substituted with approval from the Accounting Department Chair.

Electives (9 credit hours)

Select 9 credit hours from any course with the following prefix, not already required: BTE, BUS, ECO, FIN, INV, MAN, MAR, ACC, CIS, CNG, CSC. Please consult with an Advisor for selection of electives best suited to your needs.

Total: 61 Credit Hours

Graduation Requirements

Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.