Accounting, AAS

[AAS_ACCS degree offered at LSC-CyFair, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball, and LSC-University Park]

The Accounting Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for occupations in the accounting profession. Job responsibilities depend on the area of specialization: public accounting, managerial accounting, corporate accounting, or governmental and nonprofit accounting. Accountants help individuals and businesses manage their money by setting up and maintaining accounting systems, preparing budgets, studying company operations, performing audits, and preparing government forms. They help management plan and control company activities.

Accounting graduates have a wide variety of job opportunities available to them in industry, in governmental agencies, or in the public accounting sector. Beginning accountants usually start as ledger accountants, internal auditors, or as trainees for technical accounting positions.

The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded for successful completion of 60 credit hours as outlined.

First Year

Second Year

First Semester

ACCT 2402 - Principles of Managerial Accounting 4 Credits
ACNT 1347 - Federal Income Tax for Partnerships and Corporations 3 Credits
ECON 2301 - Macroeconomics 3 Credits OR
ECON 2302 - Microeconomics 3 Credits
BUSI 2304 - Business Writing and Correspondence 3 Credits

Second Semester

BUSI 2301 - Business Law 3 Credits
ACNT 2303 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credits
MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 Credits
Department elective: ACNT 2304 , ACNT 2332 , BUSI 1307 , or HRPO 2301

Third Semester

Creative Arts/Language, Philosophy, & Culture 3 Credits ¹
ACNT 2331 - Internal Control and Auditing 3 Credits ²

Total Units 60

¹Choose from the AAS Associate of Applied Science core

²Capstone course

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