Program Description

This program is designed for those who desire a working knowledge of accounting in order to obtain an entry-level position in an accounting-related field or continue their accounting education. In addition to providing a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, the program exposes students to the fundamentals of economics, finance, business law and business communication. This program is transferable into the four-year accounting bachelor program.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Accounting Principles – Apply generally accepted accounting principles to record and report accounting information relevant to internal and external users.
• Communication – Apply oral and written communication skills appropriate for a business environment.
• Taxation – Apply the individual income tax laws of the Internal Revenue Code.

Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Departmental Requirements
ACTG 132	Principles of Accounting I	4
ACTG 133	Principles of Accounting II	4
ACTG 232	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACTG 233	Intermediate Accounting II	4
ACTG 332	Cost Management I	4
ACTG 334	Accounting Information Systems	3
ACTG 421	Federal Taxation Accounting I	3
BUSN 101	Freshman Seminar	1
BUSN 231	Business Communications	3
BUSN 350	Business Law I	3
ECON 201	Principles Macroeconomics	3
or ECON 202	Principles Microeconomics
FINC 245	Principles of Finance	3-4
or FINC 341	Managerial Finance
Total Hours		39-40

General Education: All LSSU Associate’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.

A minimum of 62 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.