Accounting (AAS)
Program Code: APACCT
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program is also available online
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation
This program prepares students for jobs with duties assigned to a beginning accountant such as verifying additions, checking audits, postings, and vouchers, analyzing accounts, and preparing financial statements. Many of the courses transfer to four-year colleges, including programs at Eastern Michigan University, Madonna University, and Walsh College. If the primary goal is to transfer into a bachelor's of business administration program in accounting, consider the Business Transfer program.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, BBA or BS degree
Concordia University, BS degree
Walsh College, BBA or BS degree
Wayne State University, BS degree
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: http://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Business School does not accept business or accounting courses from community colleges. If you wish to transfer into an accounting major at UM, please see a counselor.
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 60
Full-Time Students
First Semester | Credits | |
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ACC 111 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 |
Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Everyday College Math | ||
Basic Statistics | ||
College Algebra | ||
Credits | 14 | |
Second Semester | ||
ACC 122 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
ACC 131 or TAX 101 |
QuickBooks Software or Income Taxes for Individuals |
3 |
BMG 140 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 |
ECO 211 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
ACC 213 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
BMG 111 | Business Law I | 3 |
CIS 110 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 |
ECO 222 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
ACC 214 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
ACC 225 | Managerial Cost Accounting | 3 |
BMG 207 | Business Communication | 3 |
BMG 265 | Business Statistics | 3 |
Arts/Human. Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
Open Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. | 1 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 60 |
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See the EMU Diverse World Requirement list
Part-Time Students
First Semester | Credits | |
---|---|---|
ACC 111 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Second Semester | ||
ACC 122 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Everyday College Math | ||
Basic Statistics | ||
College Algebra | ||
Credits | 7 | |
Third Semester | ||
BMG 140 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
ACC 131 or TAX 101 |
QuickBooks Software or Income Taxes for Individuals |
3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
ACC 213 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 |
Credits | 7 | |
Fifth Semester | ||
ACC 214 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
BMG 111 | Business Law I | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Sixth Semester | ||
CIS 110 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
ECO 211 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Seventh Semester | ||
ACC 225 | Managerial Cost Accounting | 3 |
ECO 222 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Eighth Semester | ||
BMG 207 | Business Communication | 3 |
BMG 265 | Business Statistics | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Ninth Semester | ||
COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 |
Arts/Human. Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
Open Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. | 1 | |
Credits | 10 | |
Total Credits | 60 |
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See the EMU Diverse World Requirement.