SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN BUSINESS
ACCOUNTING TRACK
Why Accounting?
Accountants are constantly in high demand and
command strong salaries. According to the U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics, the average salary for an entry-level
accountant is $26,000, with increases up to $37,000 for
more experience. The Bureau also expects consistent
increases in demand for accountants as well.
What Does an Accountant Do?
Accountants and bookkeepers maintain the financial records for an organization. They track
and update expenditures, receipts, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss. They
prepare financial statements to help management in decision-making. They are needed in
every industry – manufacturing, retail, service, government, educational institutions, and
hospitals.
Accounting requires specialized training.
For example, accounting today is highly
computerized, so learning how to use accounting software applications is very critical. Most
employers expect their accountants and bookkeepers to have a certificate of completion or
even an associate degree in accounting.
A.A.S. in Business/Accounting at Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale Community College (SCC), accredited by the North Central Association, offers the
Associate of Applied Science in Business with Accounting Specialization for students who wish
to pursue an entry-level accounting or bookkeeping position in a small to medium-sized
company. You'll learn the basics of financial and managerial accounting as well as payroll,
computerized, and tax accounting for a well-rounded education that will qualify you for a
variety of industries.
Many students use the AAS degree as a stepping stone to a higher-level accounting career
later and even toward the eventual acquisition of a CPA.
The following pages discuss program requirements and provide a recommended academic
plan toward the completion of your degree.
For information, contact: Mark Barton at [email protected] or 480-425-6913.
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A.A.S. IN BUSINESS – ACCOUNTING TRACK
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Student Name: _______________
ID:________
Advisor: __________________
Date: ____________
Core Business Courses (21 credits):
All students pursuing the AAS in Business must take the following core business courses regardless of the track:
Course #
Course Title
Credits Grade Notes
ACC111
Accounting Principles I
3
CIS105
Computer Information Systems
3
GBS151
GBS205
GBS233
MGT175
MKT271
CREDITS:
Introduction to Business
Legal/Ethical/Regulatory Issues in Business
Business Communication
Business Organization and Management
Principles of Marketing
3
3
3
3
3
21
Accounting Specialization Courses (18 credits):
Students pursuing the Accounting Track take the following courses.
Course #
Course Title
Credits
ACC105
Payroll, Sales and Property Taxes
3
ACC112
Accounting Principles II
3
ACC115
Computerized Accounting
2
ACC212
Managerial Accounting
3
ACC221
Tax Accounting
3
OAS118
10-Key Touch
1
Elective
Any ACC, GBS, IBS, MGT, MKT, REA, SBS
3
course not listed elsewhere for the degree
CREDITS:
18
Prerequisite is ENG101 or 107
Grade
Notes
Prerequisite is ACC111
Offered on line
Prerequisite is ACC112
General Education Courses (22-27 credits):
All students pursuing the AAS in Business must take the following general education courses:
Course #
Course Title
Credits Grade Notes
ENG 101 OR
First-Year Composition OR
3
Native speakers take ENG101; nonENG 107 (ESL)
First-Year Composition for ESL
native speakers take ENG107
ENG 102 OR
First-Year Composition OR
3
Native speakers take ENG102; nonENG 108 (ESL)
First-Year Composition for ESL
native speakers take ENG108
COMXXX
Any approved communication course
3
Recommend COM225 or 230
CRE101
Critical and Evaluative Reading
0-3
Take reading test at Testing Center
MAT12X
Any approved MAT course 120+
3-5
Must take math test OR show
(Intermediate Algebra or higher)
prerequisite course
Humanities
Any approved humanities course
3
See advisor for a list
Natural Science Any approved natural science course
4
Must take the lab with lecture
ECN211 OR 212 Macroeconomics OR Microeconomics OR
3
OR SBU200
Society and Business
CREDITS:
22-27
A grade of “C” or better required for all courses in this degree.
For information, contact: Mark Barton at [email protected] or 480-425-6913.
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A.A.S. IN BUSINESS – ACCOUNTING TRACK
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE
The following course sequence assumes that you attend full-time (averaging 12 credits per fall and spring semester) and
take a couple of summer courses. If you attend part-time (i.e., you take fewer than 12 credits per semester), it will take
you longer to get your degree. If you follow this sequence, you’ll earn the Certificate of Completion in Bookkeeping in 18
months and the associate degree after 28 months.
Before starting, take the writing test at the Testing Center. Placement score is required to enroll in ENG101.
1st Semester (Fall)
ENG101 OR
ENG107
ACC111
CIS105
GBS151
Total credits:
3
Fall, spring, summer
Day or Evening
Classes
Both
3
3
3
12
Fall, spring, summer
Fall, spring, summer
Fall, spring, summer
Both
Both
Both
Credits
Semesters Offered
3
2
3
1
3
Fall and spring
Fall, spring, summer
Fall and spring
Fall and spring
Fall, spring, summer
Accounting Principles II
Computerized Accounting
Payroll, Sales, and Property Taxes
10-Key Touch
First-Year Composition OR
First-Year Composition for ESL
Online
Available?
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Day or Evening
Classes
Evening only
Online only
Evening only
Online only
Both
Online
Available?
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Day or Evening
Classes
Evening only
Evening only
Both
Both
Online
Available?
No
No
Yes
No
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3rd Semester (Fall)
ACC212
ACC221
GBS233
MGT175
Semesters Offered
First-Year Composition OR
First Year Composition for ESL
Accounting Principles I
Computer Information Systems
Introduction to Business
2ND Semester (Spring)
ACC112
ACC115
ACC105
OAS118
ENG 102 OR
ENG 108 (ESL)
Total credits:
Credits
Credits
Semesters Offered
3
3
3
3
Fall, spring, summer
Fall only
Fall, spring, summer
Fall, spring
Managerial Accounting
Tax Accounting
Business Communication
Business Organization and
Management
Total credits:
12
At the end of the above semester, you will earn a Certificate of Completion in Bookkeeping.
Before continuing onto the AAS degree, students should:
 Take the reading and math tests at the SCC Testing Center. It should take around 2 hours to take both tests.
(Test placement scores are required to enroll in any CRE or MAT course).
 Take the scores to an academic advisor for interpretation and course selection. Be sure to take this course
sequence guide with you for advisement. Advisors can sign approvals for taking CRE and MAT courses.
See next page for course sequence to continue onto your AAS degree 
For information, contact: Mark Barton at [email protected] or 480-425-6913.
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A.A.S. IN BUSINESS – ACCOUNTING TRACK
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE
4th Semester (Spring)
GBS205
MATXXX
MKT271
ECN211 OR 212
OR SBU200
Total credits:
Legal/Ethical/Regulatory Issues in
Business
1st math course
Principles of Marketing
Macroeconomics OR Microeconomics
OR Society and Business
MATXXX
Total credits:
Critical and Evaluative Reading (if
needed; if not, take 3-credit elective)
2nd math course (if needed)
5th Semester (Fall)
COMXXX
Business ELC
Humanities
Natural
Science
Total credits:
Semesters Offered
3
Fall, spring, summer
Day or Evening
Classes
Both
3-5
3
3
Fall, spring, summer
Fall and spring
Fall, spring, summer
Both
Both
Both
Online
Available?
Yes
No
No
Yes
12-14
Summer (can take courses online)
CRE101
Credits
Credits
Semesters Offered
3
Fall, spring, summer
Day or Evening
Classes
Both
0-3
3-6
Fall, spring, summer
Both
Credits
Semesters Offered
3
3
Fall, spring, summer
Fall and spring
Day or Evening
Classes
Both
Both
3
4
Fall, spring, summer
Fall and spring
Both
Both
Any approved COM course
Any business elective not already
covered by other requirements
Any approved humanities course
Any approved natural science course
(with the lab)
Online
Available?
No
No
Online
Available?
No
No
Yes
No
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At the end of the above semester, you will earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Business with Accounting
Specialization.
For information, contact: Mark Barton at [email protected] or 480-425-6913.
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