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Accounting

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting program is designed to provide fundamental skills for individuals planning to enter the field of accounting. Possible entry-level jobs for this program include accounting clerk, accounts payable/receivable clerk, claims clerk, payroll clerk, credit clerk, bookkeeper, accounting intern, tax preparation or comparable positions. This program may prepare students for certification in Certified Bookkeeper (CB), Enrolled Agent (EA), and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP). Certificates of Completion (CCL) in Accounting and Enrolled Agent are available.

Details

Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Accounting (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3149
Total credits required
62-73
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Admission criteria

None

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Consultation with an Academic Advisor is recommended for course selection.

What You'll Learn
  • Apply effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.
  • Use basic mathematics and accounting principles to report the financial position of an organization.
  • Apply current technology to specific business tasks.
  • Evaluate the legal, ethical and social implications of business decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups and societies.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking through written and oral formats.
  • Apply functions of modern business, including business principles, marketing, labor relations, and risk to business situations.
  • Apply principles and practices of accounting to analyze and interpret general purpose financial statements.
  • Apply basic rules of financial accounting to business transactions.
  • Apply basic rules of managerial accounting to business decision making.
  • Apply appropriate procedures to prepare individual, partnership, and corporate taxes, including tax reporting for income, payroll, sales, and personal property.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of compliance in accounting, reporting and tax.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Accountants and Auditors

$78,550

Bill and Account Collectors

$40,470

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

$44,100

Budget Analysts

$73,740

Credit Analysts

$66,910

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

$77,260

Tax Preparers

$58,620

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
  • Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
Accounting Coursework Accounting Coursework Critical course Gateway course 3
or
 or FYC or FYC 3
CS 3
3
or
 or 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Accounting Coursework Accounting Coursework 3
or
 or FYC or FYC 3
or
 or 3
Critical course Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. 3–6
3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
or
 or 3
Accounting Coursework Accounting Coursework 0–3
RE Restricted Electives
or
 or None or L 3
RE Restricted Electives See program advisor if you wish to apply restricted elective credits toward the Enrolled Agent certificate 3
or
or
 or or SB or SB or G, SB 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
or
or
or
 or or or SB or SB or L or SB 3
3
4
HU 3
or Equivalent by assessment L 0–3

Restricted Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Any additional ACC Accounting course(s) except , , , , ,
3
3
CS 3
3
or
or
 or or None or SB 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
Accounting Coursework Accounting Coursework Critical course Gateway course 3
or
 or 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Accounting Coursework Accounting Coursework 3
CS 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
or
 or 3
Accounting Coursework Accounting Coursework 0–3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
or
 or 3
3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
RE Restricted Electives See program advisor if you wish to apply restricted elective credits toward the Enrolled Agent certificate 3
3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
or
 or FYC or FYC 3
RE Restricted Electives See program advisor if you wish to apply restricted elective credits toward the Enrolled Agent certificate 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
or
 or FYC or FYC 3
Critical course Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. 3–6

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
or
 or None or L 3
or
or
 or or SB or SB or G, SB 3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
or
or
or
 or or or SB or SB or L or SB 3
3

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
4
HU 3
or Equivalent by assessment L 0–3

Restricted Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Any additional ACC Accounting course(s) except , , , , ,
3
3
CS 3
3
or
or
 or or None or SB 3
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC = First Year Composition
  • G = Global Awareness
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s for additional details regarding the requirements of this award .

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.