Accounting & Financial Administration, AA

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The AA in Accounting and Financial Administration is designed for students who want to continue their education in Finance and/or Accounting at Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa. It is designed for maximum transferability to these Universities and will also be the best option for students pursuing AACSB Accredited Universities outside of Iowa. Students who complete this degree will be able to enter the College of Business at these schools after taking the appropriate options required by each institution. (Contact an Advisor for each institution's requirements.) Financial Administration will provide a competitive advantage to students seeking internships and employment by allowing them to take more Accounting classes during their first two years. Some of those options include advanced knowledge of Computer Accounting packages, Payroll Accounting, and Financial Analysis.

For more information about the Financial Administration, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/accounting.

Program Details

Locations: Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban and Online

Students may start any semester

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn an Accounting and Financial Administration AA degree, a student must complete the requirements for the degree, maintain a 2.0 grade point average and receive a grade of “C” or above in all ACC coursework.

Semester 1

ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4
SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
Any AA degree Core Math course * Credits: 4
Any AA degree Core Humanities course ** Credits: 3
Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3

Option 1 - Select 1 Course

To complete the Accounting and Financial Administration AA degree, students must take both ENG 105 and 106 plus either SPC 101 or SPC 122. It is recommended to take ENG 105 in Semester 1, ENG 106 in Semester 2 and either SPC 101 or SPC 122 in Semester 3.

ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3
ENG 106 - Composition II Credits: 3
EITHER
SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication Credits: 3 OR
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3

Semester 2

ACC 132 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 4
CSC 110 - Intro to Computers Credits: 3
Any AA degree Core Humanities course ** Credits: 3
Any AA degree Core Social & Behavioral Science course * Credits: 3
Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3

Semester 3

ECN 120 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
Any AA degree Core Humanities course ** Credits: 3
Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3
Select 7 credits from Option 2 Credits: 7

Option 2 - Select Courses Equal to 7 Credits Hours***

ACC 124 - Accounting Professionalism Credits: 3
ACC 161 - Payroll Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 165 - Payroll Certification Review Credits: 2
ACC 191 - Financial Analysis Credits: 3
ACC 202 - Accounting Cycle Credits: 1
ACC 231 - Intermediate Accounting I Credits: 4
ACC 314 - QuickBooks Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 315 - Sage Computerized Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
BUS 185 - Business Law I Credits: 3
BUS 231 - Quantitative Methods/Bus Decisions Credits: 4
MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credits: 3

Semester 4

ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
Any AA degree Core Math course Credits: 4
Any AA degree Core Social & Behavioral Science course * Credits: 3
Any AA degree Core Science course * Credits: 3
Any AA degree Distributed course * Credits: 4

Note:

To complete this program, you must meet the Diversity Requirement with a grade of “C” or higher. See the AA section of this catalog for more information about which courses can count toward this requirement.

* Student should check with a DMACC advisor and an advisor at the four-year institution which they plan to transfer before selecting math and science course, electives, and course in other areas of business for admission requirement into the College of Business at different colleges and universities.

** Students should check with a DMACC advisor and an advisor at the four-year institution they plan to transfer regarding a foreign language requirement.

*** Students should check with a DMACC advisor and an advisor at the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer as to admission requirements into the College of Business at different colleges and universities.

Total Credits Required to Complete the Degree - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$156.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Costs	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4
Books (approximate)	450	450	450	450

Approximate total for the program: $11,784**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Continue your education toward a Finance or Accounting Bachelor’s Degree.
Use your education toward a non-Accounting four-year degree.
Assist an accountant in an accounting capacity.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Maintain good working relations with coworkers, management, and faculty.
Communicate effectively and persuasively.
Work independently, solve problems, and make decisions.
Demonstrate self-discipline, initiative, creative insight, and good judgment.
Demonstrate willingness to learn broad business concepts and policies.

What Else Should I Consider about this Degree program?

Reading, communication and math skills must be at the college level to gain maximum benefit from classes.
For career advancement and advanced position placement, it is important the student continue college coursework beyond the Accounting and Financial Administration AA Degree.
For transferability to four-year colleges and universities, the student should work closely with advisors and admissions counselors.

Program Competencies

1. Demonstrate effect communication skills.

2. Demonstrate logical and critical thinking.

3. Develop an understanding of fundamental scientific principles and their application.

4. Develop an understanding of mathematical principles and their application.

5. Develop an understanding of human society and cross-cultural variation and perspective.

6. Develop knowledge of and appreciation for human conditions

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