Accounting

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Director: Kerry Dolan

Program Faculty: Jessica Boyer

Program Website

The Accounting degree is offered both online and onsite.

Accounting involves the preparation of financial records that are a critical part of efficient and effective business operations. The GFC MSU Accounting program covers a wide range of topics related to the accounting field including a study of general business, individual income tax, payroll, and technology. Upon completion of this program students are prepared to work at public, private, or governmental organizations in a variety of positions including accounting clerk, bookkeeper, payroll technician, and tax preparer. 

For more information on other related business degrees, visit the catalog pages for the Office Support CAS and Office Management & Supervision.

Graduates are prepared to:

• Prepare and interpret financial records for a business while applying generally accepted accounting principles and industry standards.
• Identify and explain common internal controls necessary in business organizations.
• Use computerized accounting software.
• Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Compute payrolls and prepare basic federal and state payroll tax forms.
• Prepare basic income tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Analyze the legal, ethical, and practical implications of business decisions.

Estimated Resident Program Cost*

Estimated Resident Program Cost

Item	Cost
Tuition and Fees	$8,523
Books/Supplies	$2,267
Total	$10,790

*

Fall 2026 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums may be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website for confirmed premium rates.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
ACTG 101	Accounting Procedures I **,+	3
BGEN 105	Introduction to Business +	3
CAPP 131	Basic MS Office +	3
Select one of the following:
M 105	Contemporary Mathematics **,+	3
M 121	College Algebra **,+	3
Select one of the following:
WRIT 101	College Writing I **,+	3
WRIT 121	Introduction to Technical Writing **,+	3
	Credits	15
Spring
ACTG 102	Accounting Procedures II *,+	3
ACTG 180	Payroll Accounting *,+	3
CAPP 156	MS Excel *,+	3
COMX 115	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication +	3
Electives		3
	Credits	15
Second Year
Fall
ACTG 201	Principles of Financial Accounting *,**,+	3
ACTG 211	Income Tax Fundamentals *,+	3
BGEN 235	Business Law *,+	3
WRIT 220	Business and Professional Writing *,+	3
Electives		3
	Credits	15
Spring
ACTG 202	Principles of Managerial Accounting *,+	3
ACTG 205	Computerized Accounting *,+	3
ACTG 215	Foundations of Government & Not for Profit Accounting *,+	3
CAPP 266	Advanced MS Excel Applications *,+	3
Electives		3
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	60

Suggested Electives 

These courses are highly recommended in addition to standard accounting curriculum.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ACTG 291	Special Topics: Accounting *	1-3
ACTG 298	Internship *	1-6
BGEN 110	Applied Business Leadership *	3
BGEN 220	Business Ethics and Social Responsibility	3
BMGT 215	Human Resource Management *	3
BMGT 235	Management *	3
BMGT 245	Customer Service Management *	3
BMKT 131	Introduction to Social Media Marketing *	3
BMKT 225	Marketing *	3
CAPP 145	Collaborative Technologies *	3
CSCI 119	Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence	3
ECNS 201	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECNS 202	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
STAT 216	Introduction to Statistics **	4
OR other courses with advisor approval

+

A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.

*

Indicates prerequisites needed.

**

Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.