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ColoradTechnical University will now offer an Associate of Science in Accounting (ASACC). Enrollments for the ASACC degree program will begin immediately; courses will begin in January 2007.
Overview
Professional education in accounting can help students develop the capabilities needed tassume positions of leadership and responsibility in accounting-related fields. Accounting processes are found in every business and industry, including government, education, health care, not-for-profit, and military organizations. Entry-level accountants are key players in the financial information arena of all organizations. They provide much of the information used by these organizations tmake decisions that will help them attain their goals. Beyond the fundamental tasks of the occupation—preparing, analyzing and verifying financial documents in order tprovide information tclients—many accountants now are required tpossess a wide range of knowledge and skills.
The ASACC degree program is designed tequip students with a variety of basic accounting skills that are useful in entry-level accounting positions. Students can develop a base of practical, real-world skills from instructors whare accounting professionals. Building on a foundation of communication, interpersonal and math skills, they can learn all aspects of the accounting cycle, including analyzing and interpreting various financial statements. Courses in business and managerial accounting give students the tools for making basic decisions in organizations.ASACC Degree Program ObjectivesStudents who successfully complete the ASACC degree program should be able to:
- Describe the various forms of businesses and the environment in which businesses operate.
- Apply professional communication skills.
- Develop personal financial goals and a personal budget.
- Explain the basic accounting concepts.
- Discuss the roles of managers and leaders in organizations.
- Describe the accounting concepts underlying the financial reporting model.
- Prepare financial statements for various business needs.
- Use the tools of economics for decision making for the firm operating in the market economy.
Professional Certificates**
Students can earn Professional Certificates** as they work toward the completion of the ASACC degree program:
- Business Concepts
- Accounting Fundamentals
Career Opportunities in Accounting
The ASACC degree program can help prepare students tpursue career opportunities such as:
- Accounting Assistant
- Cash Receipts Clerk
- Accounts Reconciliation Clerk
- Bank Teller
- Commercial Loan Clerk
- Accounts Payable Coordinator
- Accounts Receivable Assistant
- Billing Clerk
- Branch Manager Assistant
- Branch Review Specialist
- Cash Manager
- Claims Analyst
- Collection/Recovery Representative
- Payroll Administrator
- Bookkeeper
- General Ledger Entry Clerk
- Property Accounting Clerk
- Financial Secretary
**Professional Certificates included with all degrees with the exception of Associate of Science in Criminal Justice.
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