Small businesses, multinational corporations, and government agencies all rely on accounting professionals to handle business transactions and maintain financial records. The ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ College Associate of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Accounting provides a solid foundation and pathway to pursue a Bachelor's Degree and become a Certified Public Accountant. Please see pages 64-65 of the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ College Course Catalog for more information.

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Degrees & Certifications Program Length
Associate of Arts Degree Four Semesters
Associate of Science Degree Four Semesters

What Can This Program Do For You

  • Potential Career Paths
    • Accounting Assistant
    • Accounts Payable Clerk
    • Accounts Receivable Clerk
    • Auditor
    • Billing Clerk
    • Bookkeeper
    • Budget Analyst
    • Cashier
    • Cost Accountant
    • Financial Analyst
    • Financial Examiner
    • Inventory Specialist
    • Payroll Clerk
    • Securities Clerk
    • Tax Accountant
    • Tax Preparer
    • Teller
  • Salary Information

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  • Associate of Arts, General Studies - Accounting
    Freshman Year
    First Semester

    Second Semester

    ENGL 1301 Composition I
    3
    ENGL 1302 Composition II
    3

    EDUC 1100 Learning Frameworks

    1
    Social & Behavioral Science *
    3
    HIST 1301 US History I
    3

    HIST 1302 US History II

    3
    Life & Physical Science *
    4
    Life & Physical Science *
    4
    BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications
    3
    Creative Arts *
    3
    TOTAL
    14
    TOTAL
    16
    Sophomore Year



    First Semester

    Second Semester

    ACCT 2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
    3
    ACCT 2302 Principles of Managerial Accounting
    3
    MATH 1314 or 1324
    3
    MATH 1325 Calculus
    3
    ECON 2301 Macroeconomics
    3
    ECON 2302 or BUSI 1301
    3
    GOVT 2305 Federal Government
    3
    GOVT 2306 Texas Government
    3
    Language, Philosophy, & Culture *
    3
    SPCH 1315 or 1321
    3
    TOTAL
    15
    TOTAL
    15


    TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
    60

    * See core curriculum course options.

  • Helpful Links

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    is designed to help you from the earliest stages of your college career through passing the CPA exam and conducting a job search.

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    provides information on accredited business and accounting programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

    , serving governance professionals, has information on careers in information systems auditing and exams for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designations.

    offers information on careers in internal auditing and obtaining the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) and Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) designations. IIA will offer those exams using computer-based testing beginning in February 2008.

    promotes the business-building role of management accountants and finance professionals working inside organizations and offers the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), a prestigious global certification.

    provides information on CPA licensure requirements by state.

    is Texas' professional association for CPAs. Founded in 1915, TSCPA has more than 28,000 members in ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ practice, business and industry, government and education, and offers student memberships.

    has the responsibility and authority to regulate the practice of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ accountancy in Texas through qualifications, licensing and enforcement and has information on the CPA exam and licensing renewal.

Meet the Faculty

Linda Williams

Adjunct Instructor - Accounting
Abilene Campus
linda.williams@cisco.edu

Curriculum Vitae