General Catalog 2008-2009

Programs and Courses

Accounting

• General Information
• Associate in Transfer Partnership Degree - Accountancy
• Paraprofessional Accounting - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Information: Scott Stroher
Phone: 623.845.3453
www.gc.maricopa.edu/business/accounting

Student Goals: Transfer to a University or Career Related

Accountants function in different ways. They offer their services to the public on a fee basis (public accounting), or are employed by individual profit or nonprofit organizations (private accounting), or work for governmental units (governmental accounting). Accountants provide financial information about an organization to its owners, managers, and creditors, as well as to appropriate governmental authorities. They also design, install, manage, and maintain information systems which produce this important information.

There is considerable demand for accountants and demand should increase. Pay is relatively high, and the accounting field offers many opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Students take Accounting courses to:

Note: Students should consult with a department advisor in planning their academic schedule in order to complete degree requirements in an expedient manner.

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Associate in Transfer Partnership Degree - Accountancy

The Associate in Transfer Partnership Degree (ATP) is specifically developed for students who have identified Accountancy as a major and are planning to transfer to Arizona State University Main (ASUM) or Arizona State University west campus (ASUW).

The ATP degree requires a core of general education credits in the following general education categories: First-Year Composition (6 credits); Mathematics (3 credits); Natural Sciences (4 credits); and Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences or related area general education requirements (6 credits). Also included in the ATP degree are the general education and major requirements to meet the lower division requirements of the major at the baccalaureate degree-granting institution. The ATP degree must consist of at least a minimum of 60 credit hours but no more than 64 credit hours.

The ATP in Accountancy does not assure admission to the specific program at the baccalaureate degree-granting institution. Students participating in the ATP degree will be treated as “native” students by the upper division institution in terms of course evaluation and course changes.

Frequent communication with community college and university advisors is the best safeguard when selecting first and second year courses. Requirements may change from year to year. Upon completion of 36 credit hours, including the 19 credit hour general education core, students are strongly encouraged to meet with an ASU west campus School of Management advisor or a MCCCD academic advisor regarding the selection of course work to meet the 60 credit minimum.

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Paraprofessional Accounting - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 68-73 credits

Program Description

This program provides a sound background in accounting skills for students who choose to enter the work force at the end of two academic years of study. Following the "career ladder" concept, as a foundation for a more advanced degree it also provides a route toward professionalism in the accounting field. Some of the goals of this program are to develop students' abilities (1) to critically and constructively analyze the function of accounting systems in relation to the organization, its management, and its goals (2) to understand accounting management and, in particular, how these roles affect various profiles of the company.

This degree can be applied to a Bachelor of Applied Science degree at the ASU West Campus.

(+) indicates course prerequisities.

Required Courses: 28-31 credits

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category.

Sequence 1:			9 credits
	ACC111 ACC230 ACC240	Accounting Principles I (3) and Uses of Accounting Information I (3) and Uses of Accounting Information II (3)
Sequence 2:			9
+ +	ACC111 ACC112 ACC212	Accounting Principles I (3) and Accounting Principles II (3) and Managerial Accounting
Sequence 3:			6
+	ACC211 ACC212	Financial Accounting (3) and Managerial Accounting (3)
In addition to the core courses, complete the following required courses:
+ +	ACC107 ACC219 ACC221 BPC114++ CIS105 GBS151 GBS205	Bookkeeping Theory and Practice Intermediate Accounting I Tax Accounting Excel Spreadsheet (any module) Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) or     A higher level CIS course Introduction to Business Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business	4 3 3 3 3 3 3

Restricted Electives: 9 credits

Students should select from the following in consultation with a department advisor.

+ + + + +

ACC223 ACC270AC ECN212 GBS220 GBS221 GBS233 GBS261  MGT101 MGT175 MGT251 MKT271

Cost Accounting Accounting Internship Microeconomic Principles Quantative Methods in Business Business Statistics Business Communication Investments I Techniques of Supervision Business Organization and Management Human Relations in Business Principles of Marketing

3 credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

“Free” Electives: 6 credits

General Education Requirements: 25 credits

Core: (15 credits) First-Year Composition:			6 credits
+ + + +	ENG101 ENG102 ENG107 ENG108	First-Year Composition (3) and First-Year Composition (3) or First-Year Composition for ESL (3) and First-Year Composition for ESL (3)
Oral Communication:			3
+	COM100 COM230	Introduction to Human Communication (3) or Small Group Communication (3)
Critical Reading:			3
+	CRE101	Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) Equivalent by assessment
Mathematics:			3-5
+ + + +	MAT102 MAT120 MAT121 MAT122	Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) or Intermediate Algebra (5) or Intermediate Algebra (4) or Intermediate Algebra (3) or A higher level math course
Distribution: (10 credits) Humanities and Fine Arts:			3
		Any approved course, see here.
Social and Behavioral Sciences*:			3
	ECN100 ECN211	Economics in American Society (3) or Macroeconomic Principles (3)
Natural Sciences:			4
		Any approved course, see here.

* Students should consult with a department advisor before selecting from these courses, so that future educational/career plans are appropriately considered.

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally

Accounting (ACC)

ACC107
Bookkeeping Theory and Practice / 4 credits / 5 periods
Fundamental accounting practices; application to retail stores, professional firms, and personal service operations. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ACC111
Accounting Principles I / 3 credits/ 3 periods
Fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,Su1,Su2,D,E)

ACC112
Accounting Principles II / 3 credits / 3 periods
Continuation of the fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures, including interpretation of general purpose financial statements. Prerequisites: ACC111 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of department/division. (F,S,Su1,Su2,D,E)

ACC115
Computerized Accounting / 2 credits / 3 periods
Mastery of a microcomputer accounting system including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prerequisites: ACC107, or higher level accounting course, or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ACC211
Financial Accounting / 3 credits / 3 periods
Introduction to theory and practice in the preparation and interpretation of general purpose financial statements. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ACC212
Managerial Accounting / 3 credits / 3 periods
Development and analysis of accounting information for managerial planning and control. Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in (ACC111 and ACC112), or ACC211, and (CIS105 or permission of department/division). (F,S,Su1,Su2,D,E)

ACC219
Intermediate Accounting I / 3 credits / 3 periods
Theory and practice applicable to determination of asset values, liabilities, and related problems of income determination. Prerequisites: ACC212 or ACC240 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Department/Division. (F,E)

ACC221
Tax Accounting / 3 credits / 3 periods
Preparation of and accounting procedures for individuals; introduction to partnerships and corporate tax structures. Prerequisites: ACC111 or ACC211 or permission of department/division. (S,E)

ACC230
Uses of Accounting Information I / 3 credits / 3 periods
Introduction to the uses of accounting information for internal and external purposes with emphasis on financial statement analysis. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in ACC111 or ACC211, or a grade of "C" or better in (ENG101 and MAT151 and CRE101), or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ACC240
Uses of Accounting Information II / 3 credits / 3 periods
Introduction to the uses of accounting information for internal and external purposes with emphasis on analysis for use by management. Prerequisites: ACC230. (F,S,Su2,D,E)

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