Accounting, Associate in Applied Science
College(s):
Richard J. Daley Harold Washington Not accepting new students at Kennedy-King Olive-Harvey Harry S Truman Wilbur WrightProgram Code: 0001
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Coursework | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles Of Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles Of Economics II | 3 |
| or PHIL 107 | Ethics | |
| General Education Mathematics (MATH 118 recommended) | 3 | |
| Additional General Education Courses 1 | 3 | |
| Required Program Core | ||
| BUSINES 111 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| BUSINES 181 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSINES 182 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSINES 204 | Computer Applications Intermediate Accounting | 1 |
| BUSINES 205 | Intermediate Accounting | 3 |
| BUSINES 208 | Federal Income Tax | 3 |
| BUSINES 211 | Business Law I | 3 |
| or BUSINES 214 | The Legal & Social Environment of Business | |
| BUSINES 250 | Computerized Accounting Systems | 3 |
| BUSINES 213 | Data Visualization and Presentation for Business | 3 |
| BUSINES 284 | Business Communications | 3 |
| or ENGLISH 105 | Business Writing | |
| BUSINES 141 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| CIS 123 | Microcomputer Spreadsheets | 3 |
| 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 Hours | 60 | |
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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.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BUSINES 211 or BUSINES 214 | 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 |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| BUSINES 250 | Computerized Accounting Systems | 3 |
| BUSINES 213 | Data Visualization and Presentation for Business | 3 |
| BUSINES 182 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSINES 284 or ENGLISH 105 | Business Communications or Business Writing | 3 |
| ECON 202 or PHIL 107 | Principles Of Economics II 1 or Ethics | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| 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 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 60-61 | |
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General Education Requirement
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Program Elective
Associate in Applied Science Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUSINES 183 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| BUSINES 203 | Intro Cost Accounting | 3 |
| BUSINES 206 | Auditing | 3 |
| BUSINES 207 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| CIS 145 | Database Management | 3 |
| PHIL 107 | Ethics | 3 |
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.
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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 less | 47.24% |
| A certificate | 20.79% |
| Some college | 4.72% |
| An Associate degree | 8.54% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 12.19% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 6.52% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
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.
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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 less | 36.37% |
| A certificate | 13.64% |
| Some college | 18.18% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 31.82% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
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
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Hourly Wages
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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 less | 20.55% |
| A certificate | 0.00% |
| Some college | 30.35% |
| An Associate degree | 17.26% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 31.84% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
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
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| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly Wages
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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 less | 0.00% |
| A certificate | 0.00% |
| Some college | 39.48% |
| An Associate degree | 14.08% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 43.60% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 2.84% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
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
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| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly Wages
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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 less | 0.00% |
| A certificate | 0.00% |
| Some college | 0.00% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 95.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 5.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
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 | |
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| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
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| Median 50th Percentile | |
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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 less | 10.06% |
| A certificate | 0.00% |
| Some college | 3.28% |
| An Associate degree | 10.63% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 63.99% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 12.04% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
76.03% continue their education beyond an associate degree