Livonia, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
The accounting program is designed to familiarize students with the work and challenges facing accountants. The program provides training for those planning to seek a career in accounting. Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate in applied science degree.
Program Outcome
Earning this associate degree is the first step towards a career in accounting and also prepares the student to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Curriculum
Sample Schedule of Courses
First Year
Fall Semester
- ACCT 201 - Principles of Accounting 1 Credits: 4
- CIS 120 - Software Applications Credits: 3
- ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
Mathematics - Credits: 3-5
Select General Education Mathematics course.
Recommended:
- MATH 101 - Business Mathematics Credits: 3
- OR MATH 113 - Intermediate Algebra for College Students Credits: 4
Total Credits: 13-14
Winter Semester
- ACCT 202 - Principles of Accounting 2 Credits: 4
- CIS 180 - Spreadsheet Applications - Current Software Credits: 3
- ACCT 263 - Computerized Accounting Using QuickBooks Credits: 3
- ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 4
Total Credits: 14
Spring/Summer Session
Humanities - Credits: 3-4
Select General Education Humanities course.
Recommended:
- COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3
English Communication - Credits: 3
Select second General Education English Communication course.
Recommended:
- ENG 106 - Business English Credits: 3
- OR ENG 116 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
- OR ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
Total Credits: 6-7
Second Year
Fall Semester
- ACCT 221 - Intermediate Accounting 1 Credits: 4
- ACCT 226 - Cost Accounting Credits: 4
- BUS 207 - Business Law 1 Credits: 3
Elective
Select one:
- ACCT 262 - Payroll Accounting Credits: 3
- BUS 101 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
- ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 4
Total Credits: 14-15
Winter Semester
- ACCT 222 - Intermediate Accounting 2 Credits: 4
- Science - Select a General Education Science course Credits: 4
Elective
Select four tax credit hours from list
- ACCT 238 - Federal Tax Accounting Credits: 4
OR
- ACCT 138 - Income Tax Preparation Credits: 2
- AND ACCT 139 - Michigan Taxes Credits: 2
Elective
Select one
- ACCT 206 - Accounting Internship Credits: 3
- BUS 202 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
- BUS 240 - International Business Credits: 3
- CNT 115 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 3
- PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3
- POLS 209 - International Relations Credits: 3
- PHIL 247 - Logic Credits: 4
- SOC 201 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
Total Credits: 14-17
Program Total: 61-68 Credits
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.