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Dec 06, 2024
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2015-2016 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Accounting Specialist, AAS
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The Accounting Specialist program is designed to provide skills needed for positions in the accounting field in four semesters. It will qualify you for the same opportunities as Accounting and Bookkeeping plus more specialized areas such as Cost, Financial Analysis, Advanced Excel work, and Income Tax. You will have options to specialize in Payroll Certification, Gov’t and Nonprofit Accounting, or an Accounting Internship. Communication and leadership skills are incorporated in all of the courses. If you are thinking of continuing your education the program provides a high degree of transferability to many private colleges.
All of the classes in the Accounting & Bookkeeping program will transfer into the Accounting Specialists program plus many of the classes can be used to obtain specialized certificates.
For more information about the Accounting Specialist program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/accounting.
Locations: Ankeny, Urban
Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.
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 Specialist AAS 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.
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Option 1 - Select 1 Course
Note:
Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should check with that institution regarding math requirements before selecting math courses for this program.
Option 3 - Select 1 Course
Note:
Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should check with that institution regarding math requirements before selecting math courses for this program.
Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 64
Fixed Costs
Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit
The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.
Varied Costs
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
Books (Approximate) |
450 |
400 |
400 |
400 |
Equipment - Calculator |
40 |
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Approximate total for program: $10,842*
* Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.
What Kind of Work Will You Do?
- Perform full-time, full-charge bookkeeping and payroll service.
- Apply computer skills using QuickBooks, Peachtree, and/or Excel.
- Apply knowledge learned in:
- Tax Preparation
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
- Ability to transfer to Grandview and Simpson to complete a Bachelor’s degree.
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?
- Understand accounting concepts and applications at the principles and immediate level.
- Follow instructions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and the communications process.
- Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice
- Class work requires daily homework preparation (average two-three hours per night).
- Reading and math skills are important to get maximum benefit from the classes.
- Desire to get the most out of coursework as possible.
- All classes in Accounting & Bookkeeping Program will transfer to Accounting Specialists.
- Specialize certificates can be obtain with one or two additional classes.
- Average starting salary $31,640 (Iowa Bureau of Statistics 2013)
Nondiscrimination Policy
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and genetic information. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. For information about the ADA, the Section 504/ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 515-964-6857. For Title IX questions and concerns contact 515-964-6850.
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