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1999-2000 Catalog

Degrees and Programs


Accounting, Applied

College of Rural Alaska
Business Technologies Division
Bristol Bay Campus (907) 842-5109
Interior-Aleutians Campus (907) 474-5439
Kuskokwim Campus (907) 543-4500
Northwest Campus (907) 443-2201
Tanana Valley Campus (907) 474-7400

Degree: A.A.S.

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 60 credits

The applied accounting program prepares students for entry-level accounting positions in payables and/or receivables, bookkeeping and payroll accounting. This program covers financial decision-making tools for the small business operator as well.

The courses in this program address the concerns of modern business people and provide the training necessary to enhance success in business. Many classes are scheduled in the evening to accommodate working students. Microcomputer and office technology labs are available for "hands on" training.

Undergraduate Program

Major

Applied Accounting -- A.A.S. Degree

  1. Complete the general university requirements.
  2. Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements.
  3. Complete the following program (major) requirements:*
    ABUS 141 -- Payroll Accounting (2 credits)
    ABUS 142 -- Office Accounting I (2 credits)
    ABUS 154 -- Human Relations (3 credits)
    ABUS 155 -- Business Math (2 credits)
    ABUS 179 -- Fundamentals of Supervision (3 credits)
    ABUS 188 -- Personal Income Tax (1 credit)
    ABUS 211 -- Tax for Business Entities (2 credits)
    ABUS 221 -- Micro Computer Accounting (3 credits)
    ABUS 230 -- Applied Intermediate Accounting (3 credits)
    ABUS 241 -- Applied Business Law (3 credits)
    ABUS 261 -- Analyzing Financial Statements (3 credits)
    ABUS, ACCT, BA, or CIOS Electives (6 credits)
    ACCT 161 -- Accounting Concepts and Uses I (3 credits)
    ACCT 262 -- Accounting Concepts and Uses II (3 credits)
    BA 151 -- Introduction to Business (3 credits)
    CIOS 150 -- Computer Business Applications (3)
         or CIOS computer course at the 200-level or above (3) (3 credits)
  4. Minimum credits required (60 credits)

* Student must earn a "C" grade or better in each course.