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Accounting – AAS Degree

Programs

Accounting

Associate in Applied Science

This is a two-year accounting program designed to meet the needs of modern business and industry. Courses in the curriculum are aimed at developing habits of critical and logical thinking, as well as the ability to analyze, record, and interpret accounting data. Completion of the program leads to the Associate in Applied Science degree.

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What You Can Do

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Accounting is perfect for professionals who want to enter an accounting-related field or lay the groundwork for continuing their education. Once you earn your Associate’s Degree, you’ll be ready to enter the workforce in entry-level roles in your industry.

Jobs

  • Bookkeeper
  • Professional Tax Preparer
  • Accounting Assistant
  • Accounting Clerk

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook at Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

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FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100College 1011
ACC 200Financial Accounting I3
OFT 207Computer Applications for Business3
ENG 101English Composition 113
MAT 113Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics OR MAT 112
OR MAT 108 College Algebra		3 – 4
ELECTIVEIAI Humanities/Fine Arts Elective OR
IAI Physical/Life Science Elective		3
16 – 17

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ACC 105Payroll Accounting3
ACC 201Financial Accounting II3
BUS 111Business Mathematics3
OFT 105Current Operating Systems/Security3
PSC 131American Government3
15

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ACC 202Managerial Accounting3
ACC 218Tax Accounting3
OFT 104Spreadsheet Design3
ECO 201Introduction to Macroeconomics OR
ECO 202 Introduction to Microeconomics		3
COM 115Speech OR COM 116 Interpersonal Communication3
15

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ACC 225Integrated Accounting on Computers3
BUS 222Legal and Social Environment of Business3
BUS 235Business Communication3
OFT 220Advanced Spreadsheet Design3
MGT 112Principles of Management3
15
Total Hours for Degree61

Notes and Information

Fall Only CoursesSpring Only Courses
ACC 218ACC 105
ACC 202ACC 225
OFT 220
MGT 112
OFT 105
  1. Requires grade “C” or higher.

The Accounting Program is a minimum of 61 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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John A Logan College is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. For more information on programs with specialized accreditations please visit Programs with Specialized Accreditations – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

  1. Communication and Collaboration: Graduates will effectively communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, demonstrating their ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams to support decision-making and achieve organizational goals.
  2. Ethical Decision-Making: Graduates will understand and apply ethical principles in accounting practices, demonstrating their ability to identify and resolve ethical dilemmas that may arise in the course of financial reporting, auditing, and financial management.
  3. Financial Reporting Proficiency: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements accurately and effectively, adhering to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
  4. Understand the fundamental principles of accounting, including the accrual basis of accounting, the matching principle, and the revenue recognition principle.

Accounting Faculty Contact

Lora Hines, MBA M.S. Ed

Professor of Accounting

Email: lora.hines@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8461
Office: B71B