Accounting

This program is available at the Beavercreek, Online and Springfield - Leffel Lane locations. This program is available both in class and online. Students should consult with their advisor for the recommended sequencing of evening courses.

Accountants must have an appreciation of all aspects of business organizations as well as technical proficiency in maintaining accurate records, preparing and analyzing financial statements and other types of financial reports. Accountants may work in such areas as general accounting, bookkeeping, auditing, tax preparation, cost accounting, budgeting, or financial investigation. The demand for trained accountants has increased substantially with the growth and complexity of business and government. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants and auditors can expect faster than average employment growth over the 2022-2032 decade.

Embedded Certificate
This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless the student contacts Records and Registration and indicates he/she does not wish to have the certificate credential awarded.

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Outcomes and Curriculum

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Business degree in Accounting, a graduate will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the federal tax laws and their application to both individuals and business entities.
Demonstrate the ability to utilize and apply technology as it impacts the accounting profession.
Apply mathematical concepts and technology to interpret, understand, and communicate quantitative data.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of managerial and cost accounting and their roles in business and decision making.
Interpret, analyze, and present reliable and relevant information to financial statement users based upon generally accepted accounting principles both manually and electronically.

Course	Title	Credits
Fall
ACC 1100	Introduction to Financial Accounting ^	4
ENG 1111	English I	3
FYE 1101	College Success	1
ITS 1235	Beginning Spreadsheet ^ *	1
ITS 1245	Beginning Database ^ *	1
MGT 1105	Introduction to Business	2
MTH 1060	Business Mathematics	3

Spring
ACC 1200	Managerial Accounting	4
ACC 1300	Payroll Accounting	2
ACC 1400	Computerized Accounting	3
COM 1110	Interpersonal Communication I
or COM 1170	Small Group Communication	3
ECO 2210	Principles of Macroeconomics	3

Fall
ACC 2000	Spreadsheet Accounting	3
ACC 2100	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACC 2400	Tax Accounting	4
ENG 2211	Business Communication	3
MGT 2600	Legal Environment of Business	3

Spring
ACC 2200	Intermediate Accounting II	4
ACC 2300	Cost Accounting	3
ART 1300	Appreciation of the Arts **
or SPN 1100	Survival Spanish **	3
ECO 2220	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MGT 2270	Business Finance or Co-op Electives	3

	Total credit hours	63

^Proficiency test available.

* Students with little or no computer background should enroll in ITS 0700 before taking other computer courses. Students without adequate keyboarding skills should enroll in ITS 0710 before taking a computer class.

** Or advisor approval on alternate Arts/Humanities Global Awareness (GA) elective.

The program schedule is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional semesters of study. Students should consult their academic advisors for help in planning their schedules.

A complete listing of humanities and social science electives is available in the College Catalog.

Transfer Information

Students enrolled in Associate of Applied Business degree programs are preparing for employment upon graduation from the program. However, at some point many of these students are also interested in completing a bachelor's degree. A number of colleges or universities have designed bachelor's completion programs designed for students completing applied degrees. See the Transfer section of the catalog for more information.

Questions? We're here to help!

Robert "Bob" Adkins Professor and Coordinator, Accounting

937-328-8083 adkinsr@clarkstate.edu