Accounting Technology
Associate of Applied Business
Overview
The accounting technology associate degree prepares you for employment in financial institutions, accounting firms, government agencies and in a wide variety of businesses and industries. According to the Department of Labor, over 100,000 accountants will be needed in the next decade to meet demands for these skills.
Graduates of this program are ready to begin working in accounting right away. You will also be prepared to continue your education if you choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
By completing this degree, you:
- become proficient in computerized accounting and spreadsheet software
- learn about auditing, taxation, fraud examination, and forensic accounting
- gain skills in finance and cost management
Future Start Dates
Admission Requirements
This is an open-enrollment program. To be admitted, you must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.
Plan of Study
Associate Degree
Associate of Applied Business in Accounting Technology
Total hours required: 60
| Autumn Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
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Financial Accounting^ |
3 |
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Individual Taxation |
3 |
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Composition I*^ |
3 |
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Introduction to Statistics* |
3 |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
|
| Spring Semester | ||
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Introductory Managerial Accounting*^ |
3 |
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Intermediate Accounting I*^ |
4 |
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Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
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Composition II*^ |
3 |
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Introduction to Ethics* |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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| Autumn Semester | ||
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Cost Management*^ |
3 |
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Intermediate Accounting II*^ |
4 |
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Introduction to Business |
3 |
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Business Law |
3 |
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Principles of Microeconomics^ |
3 |
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| Total | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
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Principles of Finance* |
3 |
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Automated Accounting Operations* |
2 |
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Field Experience* |
2 |
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Introduction to Marketing* |
3 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Total |
13 |
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*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.
^A “C” (2.00) grade or better is required to continue in and graduate from this program.
The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.
Published: March 2024
Transfer Options
Students interested in continuing on to pursue a bachelor’s degree can consider transferring to a four-year college or university. COTC has a transfer agreement with:
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the accounting technology associate degree?
Student who enroll full time will complete the accounting technology associate degree in two years.
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
You can complete the accounting technology associate degree almost entirely online. You may choose to take all face-to-face classes or a combination of online and face-to-face classes.
What financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.
Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.
See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.