Associate of Arts

ACCOUNTING (52.0302)

Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 61 Credits)

The program is designed for students planning to pursue a higher-level degree in Accounting as well as to prepare the student for employment as an entry-level accountant, bookkeeper or general accounting clerk. The program is designed to provide the student with an intensive background in general accounting procedures and principles, business principles and automated accounting procedures. The program includes a thirty-nine credit-hour component of general education/liberal arts courses. FNU awards an Associate of Arts Degree in Accounting upon graduation.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (38 CREDITS)

Student Life Skills (1 Credit)
Credit Hours
  • SLS 1501
    College Study Skills
    1
English and Communications (9 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • ENC 1101
    English Composition I
    3
  • ENC 1102
    English Composition II
    3
  • SPC 1017
    Fundamentals of Oral Communications
    3
Humanities (6 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • Any Two Humanities Courses
    6
Social Science (6 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • ECO 2013
    Principles of Macroeconomics
    3
  • Any Social Science Course
    3
Natural Science (3 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • Any Natural Science Course
    3
Mathematics (7 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • MAC 1105
    College Algebra I
    3
  • STA 2014
    Introduction to Statistics
    4
Information Literacy (3 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • CGS 1030
    Introduction to Information Technology
    4

Core Requirements (26 Credits)

Courses
Credit Hours
  • ACG 2003
    Principles of Accounting I
    3
  • ACG 2003L
    Principles of Accounting I Lab.
    1
  • ACG 2004
    Principles of Accounting II
    3
  • ACG 2004L
    Principles of Accounting II Lab.
    1
  • ACG 2071
    Managerial Accounting
    3
  • BUL 2131
    Business Law
    3
  • ECO 2023
    Principles of Microeconomics
    3
  • BUS 2505
    End of Program Assessment
     
  • GEB 2430
    Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
    3
  • TAX 2000
    Income Tax Accounting
    3
  • CGS 2511
    Spreadsheet Applications for Business
    3

Pursuing an accounting degree is a great way to start your career. During the program, you learn how to interpret financial statements, understand taxation, and audit systems. You develop an understanding of accounting principles, theory, and practices and gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions and advise clients.

In addition to accounting fundamentals, you also learn about financial markets and investments, giving you the skills to help your organization make sound financial decisions. You’ll take courses in business law, so you can understand how businesses operate and how to effectively manage your business. Furthermore, you learn how to interpret financial information and identify trends to effectively advise your clients.

After completing these classes, you have the tools needed to work on financial and accounting issues. With an accounting degree, you can become a successful accountant and help your organization reach their financial goals.

*General Education Component (see page 219)
**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.

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