Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is ordinarily considered a terminal degree and is intended to prepare students for immediate employment, usually in a technical or occupational field. Students choosing an A.A.S. in Accounting may transfer their A.A.S. degree toward a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Business through other Montana higher education institutions.

The Bookkeeping C.A.S. is a stackable credential towards the Accounting Technology A.A.S. degree. Students may complete the Bookkeeping C.A.S. coursework to obtain the C.A.S., which meets the criteria for the first year of coursework toward the A.A.S. in Accounting Technology.

Stackable with Bookkeeping C.A.S.

The Accounting and Business Technology program area prepares students to enter the business world -- as bookkeepers, as accountants, or as entrepreneurs. Graduates of the Accounting certificate and degree learn skills readying them to be accounting technicians with private, government, or not-for-profit agencies. Graduates of the Business certificate and degree gain knowledge as associates in business or entrepreneurs of their own ventures. Students choosing either Accounting or Business may transfer their A.A.S. degree toward earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business through other Montana higher education institutions.

Requirements for all Accounting and Business certificates and degrees: Students must fulfill their math requirements in at least M 115 Probability and Linear Math or M 121 College Algebra  or STAT 216 Introduction to Statistics and their English requirements in WRIT 101 College Writing I.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices required for financial accounting, managerial accounting, and nonprofit accounting by analyzing source documents, recording transactions, preparing financial statements, and evaluating accounting information for sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations; 
2. Prepare business payroll and personal income tax records; 
3. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the business environment as it relates to legal, ethical, and economic issues; 
4. Demonstrate competency in computer applications in maintaining accounting records; 
5. Apply communication skills toward enhancing interpersonal relationships; 
6. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. 

Requirements

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Milestone Course. Students must earn a “C-“or better to successfully complete a course.

Note: The suggested sequence in this catalog is for students entering in the fall semester. Please see your advisor for a suggested spring entry sequence.

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Part-Time Requirements

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