Accountant - AAS Degree (2013-2014)
Hutchinson and Willmar (72 Credits) - Education Plan

Opportunities for people in accounting are wide open in business, schools, government offices, and industrial plants in both the public and private sector. Related areas of employment are with computer systems or in office management. An accountant examines, analyzes, and interprets accounting data for the purpose of giving advice and preparing financial statements. The study of accounting occurs through lectures, labs and the use of computers. Certain skills and knowledge are common to accounting career occupations, regardless of specific job titles and are included in all accounting career programs.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(18 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ACCT 1800 Business Law 2 
ACCT 1814 Payroll Accounting 3 
ACCT 1815 Principles of Accounting I 4 
ACCT 1816 Principles of Accounting II 4 
ACCT 1831 Accounting Math & Calculators 3 
ACCT 1834 Computer Accounting Applications I 3 
ACCT 1837 Spreadsheet Concepts & Applications 3 
ACCT 1842 Income Tax 4 
ACCT 2814 Cost Accounting I 4 
ACCT 2821 Intermediate Accounting I 4 
ACCT 2823 Intermediate Accounting II 4 
ACCT 2845 Auditing 4 
ACCT 2847 Fund/Non-Profit 3 
BUS 225 Managerial Accounting 4 
CMST 121 Introduction to Communication 3 
ENGL 121 College Composition I - Critical Reading & Writing 3 
GSWS 1401 Employment Preparation 1 
MATH 112 College Algebra 4 
Total Credits: 62  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 60 while the section is listed as having 62 credits.
 
Elective Courses
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Select 3 credits from the following courses.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
SPCH 223 Effective Listening 3 
SPCH 225 Small Group Communication 3 
SPCH 226 Interpersonal Communications 3 
SPCH 228 Argument and Reasoning 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Elective Courses
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Select 3 credits from the following courses.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ECON 190 Personal Finance 3 
ECON 206 Principles of Microeconomics 3 
ECON 207 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Elective Courses
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Electives: Select a minimum of 4 credits from any of the 10 MnTC Goal Areas
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 4  
 
Total AAS Degree Credits: 72