2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 30, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Graduation Map: Business - Accounting Option, AAS


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The Associate of Applied Science in Business - Accounting Option is a two-year associate degree designed to prepare students for entry-level and clerical accounting positions wthin business and governmental organizations. Learners receive training in recording business transactions, financial statement analysis is also provided. Particular emphasis is placed on training in computerized accounting software and the creation of financial spreadsheets. Related course work is studied to assist the learner in becoming well-informed in all aspects of the business environmemt.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.

Degree Requirements

-This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.

-A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average required for graduation.

-Please note: additional prerequisite courses may be required if minimum placement test scores are not met.

Career Opportunities:

General Accountant, Payroll Clerk/Manager, AP/AR Clerk, Inventory Control

Semester One


Recommended Sequence

Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  ACCT 2310  Principles of Accounting I 3    
  BUS 1153  Keyboarding I OR BUS 1253  Keyboarding II 3    
  BUS 1403  Microcomputer Applications 3    
  BUS 1603  Introduction to Business 3    
  ENGL 1311  English Composition I 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Two


Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  ACCT 2330  Principles of Accounting II 3    
  BUS 1143  Computer Applications for Accounting/QuickBooks 3    
  BUS 2243  Business Communication 3    
  ENGL 1312  English Composition II 3    
  MATH 1300  Mathematical Reasoning (or higher) 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Three


Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  ACCT 2503  Federal Income Tax 3    
  ACCT 2533  Payroll Accounting 3    
  BUS 2633  Legal Environment of Business 3    
  ECON 2322  Principles of Microeconomics 3    
  SPCH 1300  Speech Communication 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Four


Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  ACCT 2413  Financial Analysis 3    
  ACCT 2603  Accounting Capstone 3    
  BUS 1913  Spreadsheet Applications with EXCEL 3    
  BUS 2683  Business Ethics 3    
  Social Science (select one of the following): ECON 2323  Principles of Macroeconomics OR HIST 2312  U.S. History since 1877 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Total 60 Credit Hours


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