Associate of Arts in Accounting

Associate of Arts in Accounting

Program Overview

Because organizations of all types and sizes need someone to help them manage their books, handle payroll and calculate taxes, accounting is one of the most stable careers out there. Get started in this field by earning your associate of arts in accounting from FNU.

Learning Outcomes

In this 60 credit Associate of Arts in Accounting program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of modern accounting to prepare you for employment as an entry-level accountant, bookkeeper or accounting clerk. You’ll learn general accounting procedures and principles, plus general business skills to help you launch a career as a professional accountant.

Course Overview

General Education Requirements (23 Credits)

Communications (9 Credits)

Credit Hours Course Code Course Name
3 ENC 1101 English Composition I*
2 ENC 2200 Business Communications
3 SPC 1017 Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Humanities (6 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Science (3 Credits)

Credit Hours Course Code Course Name
3 ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics

Mathematics (7 Credits)

Credit Hours Course Code Course Name
3 MAC 1105 College Algebra I*
4 STA 2014 Introduction to Statistics*

Computers (7 Credits)

Credit Hours Course Code Course Name
4 CGS 1030 Introduction to Information Technology
3 CGS 2511 Spreadsheet Applications for Business*
SLS 1501 College Study Skills

 

Core Requirements (20 Credits)

Credit Hours Course Code Course Name
3 ACG 2003 Principles of Accounting l
1 ACG 2003 L Principles of Accounting l Lab
3 ACG 2004 Principles of Accounting ll*
1 ACG 2004 L Principles of Accounting ll Lab*
3 ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
3 GEB 2340 Ethics & Social Responsibility
3 TAX 2000 Income Tax Accounting
3 BUL 2131 Business Law
BUS 2505 End of Program Assessment
  • *This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.
  • An Associate of Arts (A.A.) program is a two-year course of study that covers the core materials needed to complete the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree.