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Accounting
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Director: Kerry Dolan
Students can complete this program in multiple options, including face to face, distance/hybrid, and full or part time.
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.
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*
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $7,064 |
| Application Fee | $30 |
| Books/Supplies | $2,108 |
| Total | $9,202 |
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Fall 2022 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums may be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website and/or Student Central for confirmed premium rates. Students will be charged an additional fee of $21 per credit for online/hybrid courses.
| 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 | Intro to Technical Writing **,+ | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACTG 102 | Accounting Procedures II *,+ | 3 |
| ACTG 180 | Payroll Accounting *,+ | 3 |
| CAPP 156 | MS Excel *,+ | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACTG 201 | Principles of Financial Accounting *,**,+ | 3 |
| ACTG 211 | Income Tax Fundamentals *,+ | 3 |
| BGEN 235 | Business Law *,+ | 3 |
| COMX 115 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication + | 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 |
| WRIT 220 | Business and Professional Writing *,+ | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Suggested Electives
These courses are highly recommended in addition to standard accounting curriculum.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACTG 291 | Special Topics: Accounting * | 1-3 |
| ACTG 298 | Internship * | 1-6 |
| BGEN 220 | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
| CAPP 158 | MS Access * | 3 |
| CAPP 266 | Advanced MS Excel Applications * | 3 |
| CSCI 100 | Introduction to Programming * | 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 | ||
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Indicates prerequisites needed.
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Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.
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A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.