Associate of Science in Accounting
Provider:
Course Code:
CU-AA
Qualification Level:
Associate Degree
Course Area:
Management and Commerce
Duration:
2-Year
Study Mode:
Part Time, Full Time
Location:
Grant Avenue, Ohio, United States of America
Course Fees:
AUD 25,472 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
Online Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
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Course Overview
The A.S. in Accounting program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers basic accounting principles, accounting theories and concepts, financial statement analysis, account reconciliations, and tax filings. The program is 100% online, providing flexibility for busy students, and can be completed in as few as 20 months.
Course Structure
1. Fundamental General Education (30 Credits)
a. English Composition
- ENG 120 - College Writing (4 credits)
b. Mathematics
- MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4 credits)
- Prerequisite: Choose either MATH 140 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning or MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra. Course can count as a University Elective.
c. Science
- 6 credits from the Science discipline (one course must have a lab component)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- ECON 220 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)
- 2 credits from Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology disciplines
d. Arts & Humanities
- HUMN 210 - Intro to Logic & Critical Thinking Skills (2 credits)
- 4 credits from Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion, or Theater disciplines
e. Additional General Education
- PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2 credits)
- OR PF 121 - Basic Learning Strategies (2 credits)
- COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4 credits)
- OR SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4 credits)
- PF 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1 credit)
- 3 credits from any General Education course at the 100 or 200 level
2. Major Foundational (8 Credits)
- ACCT 215 - Financial Accounting (4 credits)
- ACCT 225 - Managerial Accounting (4 credits)
3. Major Area Required (12 Credits)
- ACCT 310 - Intermediate Accounting I (4 credits)
- ACCT 320 - Intermediate Accounting II (4 credits)
- ACCT 390 - Federal Income Tax I (4 credits)
4. Major Electives (4 Credits)
- ACCT 330 - Cost Management (4 credits)
- OR ACCT 360 - Government & Not for Profit Accounting (4 credits)
- OR ACCT 420 - Federal Income Tax II (4 credits)
- OR ACCT 425 - Accounting Information Systems (4 credits)
- OR ACCT 470 - Auditing (4 credits)
- OR ENTR 395 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship (4 credits)
- OR FRAC 341 - Fraud Examination (4 credits)
5. University Electives (4 Credits)
- Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses
6. Additional Requirements
- All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above.
- Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass PF 121 Basic Learning Strategies in place of PF 321 Learning Strategies.
- Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above.
- Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.
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Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Financial Analyst
- Tax Preparer
- Bookkeeper
- Budget Analyst
- Cost Estimator
- Financial Examiner
