Accounting, AAS

CIP 520302 (ACC2)

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 216 - Legal Environment of Business 3 Credits
COM 115 - Public Speaking 3 Credits OR
COM 125 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits OR
COM 225 - Organizational Communication 3 Credits
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits OR
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits
ENG 121 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits OR
ENG 131 - Technical Writing I 3 Credits
MAT 121 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 4 Credits OR higher

Major Courses (33 credit hours)

ACC 115 - Payroll Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 121 - Accounting Principles I 4 Credits
ACC 122 - Accounting Principles II 4 Credits *
ACC 131 - Income Tax 3 Credits
ACC 135 - Spreadsheet Application for Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 226 - Cost Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 211 - Intermediate Accounting I 4 Credits
ACC 287 - Cooperative Education 3 Credits
BUS 217 - Business Communication and Report Writing 3 Credits
FIN 101 - Introduction to Finance 3 Credits

Note(s):

*Students without a good background in algebra should take the math requirement prior to taking ACC 122 . Courses may be substituted with approval from the Accounting Department Chair.

Track 1 - Accounting Emphasis

Required (3 credit hours)

ACC 235 - Computerized Accounting for Small Business 3 Credits

Restricted 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.

Track 2 - Financial Services Emphasis

Restricted Electives (12 credit hours)

Please consult with an Advisor for selection of electives best suited to your needs.

INV 115 - Investments/Stocks and Bonds 3 Credits
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits OR
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits
Any - CIS, FIN 6 Credits

Total: 61 Credit Hours

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must apply for graduation and complete the graduation survey (available via myACC). (form available at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation)
After applying for graduation, all correspondence to a student about the status of their program conferral will be sent to their student email address only.
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.