Accounting, AAS Degree

Mitchell Tech’s Accounting program is designed to provide the skills needed for manual and computerized accounting and general office work. The purpose of the program is to expose students to accounting principles and practices as they prepare for business-related careers in a wide variety of areas.

The program includes instruction in general accounting, accounting principles and practices, posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems and a variety of accounting software packages. Students will learn efficient work practices and basic occupational skills and competencies.

Students will find numerous job options after obtaining an Associate of Applied Science degree in two years, or may choose to further their education and obtain a four-year baccalaureate degree at one of Mitchell Tech’s university partner schools.

Note: Students are required to use a laptop or notebook computer for this program. Students may purchase a laptop from Mitchell Tech or bring their own device that meets Mitchell Tech specifications. 

Award: AAS Degree

First Semester

ACCT 110Principles of Accounting I

4

BUS 101Introduction to Business

3

BUS 122E-Commerce

3

BUS 143Document Production

3

MATH 130Business Math

3

SSS 100Student Success

1

Total Credit Hours:17

Second Semester

ACCT 111Principles of Accounting II

4

BUS 120Principles of Marketing

3

BUS 140Business Law

3

BUS 204Customer Service

3

General Education Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Third Semester

ACCT 212Intermediate Accounting I

3

ACCT 214Cost Accounting I

3

ACCT 218Tax Accounting I

3

ACCT 230Government & Nonprofit

3

BUS 216Spreadsheet Applications

3

ECON 101Microeconomics

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Fourth Semester

ACCT 213Intermediate Accounting II

3

ACCT 221Quickbooks

3

ACCT 242Federal Taxation

3

ACCT 245Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 217Database Applications

3

Written Communications Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Total Credits Required to Graduate: 69

Award: AAS Degree