Turn your passion for numbers and details into a rewarding career—-get started in the Accounting associate degree program at Moraine Park Technical College and snag the job of your dreams in as little as two years.
The Accounting Associate of Applied Science degree at Moraine Park—which is available on campus or online—gives students an in-depth look at all facets of the accounting world. Students learn about teamwork, communication skills and various accounting software programs. Students gain hands-on experience using computers to process financial data for reporting, planning, controlling and decision-making purposes. Graduates of the program are informed about ethical standards for accountants and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
In both the traditional and online accounting degree, students learn basic principles such as financial, cost, payroll, taxes, auditing and digital systems from expert instructors. Graduates of the program can process financial transactions, analyze financial and business information, and perform payroll preparation. They are also skilled in carrying out tax accounting preparation for businesses and individuals and identifying internal controls to reduce risk. Students in the program practice using and learning QuickBooks™ and graduates are skilled in multiple types of accounting software.
** The credits for 103-159 Computer Literacy-Microsoft Office and 890-101 College 101 are Institutional Requirements for graduation.
For additional information on program curriculum, prerequisites and general education course options, please contact your advisor.
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.
*Enrollment may limit the campus availability or delivery of certain courses.
| Number | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| 101-112 | Accounting 1 | 4 |
| 101-141 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| 101-138 | Data Management, Analysis and Reporting | 3 |
| 103-159 | **Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 804-1xx | Mathematics Course | 3 |
| 890-101 | **College 101 | 2 |
| Total | 19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 101-114 | Accounting 2 | 4 |
| 101-123 | Income Tax Accounting | 3 |
| 101-134 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| 101-154 | Applied Accounting | 3 |
| 801-1xx | Communication Course | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 101-115 | Accounting 3 | 4 |
| 101-125 | Cost Management | 3 |
| 101-130 | Quickbooks | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Behavioral Science Course | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Social Science Course | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 101-128 | Auditing | 3 |
| - OR - | ||
| 105-152 | Business Practicum | 3 |
| 101-145 | Integrated Accounting Applications | 3 |
| 101-158 | Accounting Capstone | 3 |
| 105-160 | Business Law | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Social Science Course | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Total Program Credits and Institutional Requirements | 66 | |
