Accounting, Associate in Applied Science

Program Code: 0001

Program Requirements

General Education Coursework
ENGLISH 101Composition3
ECON 201Principles Of Economics I3
ECON 202Principles Of Economics II3
or PHIL 107 Ethics
General Education Mathematics (MATH 118 recommended)3
Additional General Education Courses 13
Required Program Core
BUSINES 111Introduction To Business3
BUSINES 181Financial Accounting4
BUSINES 182Managerial Accounting4
BUSINES 204Computer Applications Intermediate Accounting1
BUSINES 205Intermediate Accounting3
BUSINES 208Federal Income Tax3
BUSINES 211Business Law I3
or BUSINES 214 The Legal & Social Environment of Business
BUSINES 250Computerized Accounting Systems3
BUSINES 213Data Visualization and Presentation for Business3
BUSINES 284Business Communications3
or ENGLISH 105 Business Writing
BUSINES 141Business Mathematics3
CIS 123Microcomputer Spreadsheets3
Program Electives
Select a minimum of 9 credit hours from the following courses or others as recommended by a College Advisor:9
Payroll Accounting
Intro Cost Accounting
Auditing
Intermediate Accounting II
Introduction to Computer Applications
Database Management
Ethics
Total Hours60
1

At least one course must meet the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a degree in Accounting. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) in Accounting Clerk and Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Accounting. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
BUSINES 111 Introduction To Business 3
BUSINES 141 Business Mathematics 3
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Applications 2 3
ENGLISH 101 Composition 1 3
CIS 123 Microcomputer Spreadsheets 3
 Hours15
Semester 2
BUSINES 211
Business Law I
or The Legal & Social Environment of Business
3
ECON 201 Principles Of Economics I 1 3
Fine Arts & Humanities course (HD) 1 3
MATH 118 General Education Math (Or Higher) 3-4
BUSINES 181 Financial Accounting 4
 Hours16-17
Semester 3
BUSINES 250 Computerized Accounting Systems 3
BUSINES 213 Data Visualization and Presentation for Business 3
BUSINES 182 Managerial Accounting 4
BUSINES 284
Business Communications
or Business Writing
3
ECON 202
Principles Of Economics II 1
or Ethics
3
 Hours16
Semester 4
BUSINES 203 Intro Cost Accounting 2 3
CIS 145 Database Management 2 3
BUSINES 204 Computer Applications Intermediate Accounting 1
BUSINES 205 Intermediate Accounting 3
BUSINES 208 Federal Income Tax 3
 Hours13
 Total Hours60-61
1

General Education Requirement

2

Program Elective

Program Elective

Associate in Applied Science Electives
BUSINES 183Payroll Accounting3
BUSINES 203Intro Cost Accounting3
BUSINES 206Auditing3
BUSINES 207Intermediate Accounting II3
CIS 120Introduction to Computer Applications3
CIS 145Database Management3
PHIL 107Ethics3

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Job Description

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$34,085
Median 50th Percentile$50,475
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$83,751

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$16
Median 50th Percentile$24
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$40

Annual Job Openings

3358 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less47.24%
A certificate20.79%
Some college4.72%
An Associate degree8.54%
A Bachelor's degree12.19%
A Master's or Professional degree6.52%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

18.71% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Tax Preparers

Job Description

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$28,723
Median 50th Percentile$51,779
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$143,260

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$14
Median 50th Percentile$25
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$69

Annual Job Openings

158 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less36.37%
A certificate13.64%
Some college18.18%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree31.82%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

31.82% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Job Description

Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$33,778
Median 50th Percentile$54,712
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$83,048

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$16
Median 50th Percentile$26
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$40

Annual Job Openings

274 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less20.55%
A certificate0.00%
Some college30.35%
An Associate degree17.26%
A Bachelor's degree31.84%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

31.84% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Accountants and Auditors

Job Description

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$51,845
Median 50th Percentile$83,519
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$151,908

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$25
Median 50th Percentile$40
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$73

Annual Job Openings

2451 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate0.00%
Some college39.48%
An Associate degree14.08%
A Bachelor's degree43.60%
A Master's or Professional degree2.84%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

46.44% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Credit Analysts

Job Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$62,107
Median 50th Percentile$91,759
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$190,718

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$30
Median 50th Percentile$44
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$92

Annual Job Openings

141 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate0.00%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree95.00%
A Master's or Professional degree5.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

100.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Budget Analysts

Job Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$63,435
Median 50th Percentile$94,259
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$132,365

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$30
Median 50th Percentile$45
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$64

Annual Job Openings

28 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less10.06%
A certificate0.00%
Some college3.28%
An Associate degree10.63%
A Bachelor's degree63.99%
A Master's or Professional degree12.04%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

76.03% continue their education beyond an associate degree