AccountingCertificates

Certificate Requirements:

• ACC-1002 - Fundamentals of Accounting Hands-on Lab

  Covers the practical lab portion of the Fundamentals of Accounting course providing hands-on activities using software provided by the publisher or Open Educational Resources (OER) content. The lab demonstrates the recording of accounting information discussed in ACC 1001 with emphasis on the procedures and practices used in business organizations. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1001 with a grade of "C" or better
  2
• ACC-1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting

  Focuses on financial accounting concepts prescribed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including financial information for external partners, the accounting cycle process, basic terminology, transaction analysis, internal control systems, and financial statement preparation and analysis. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• ACC-1012 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting

  Focuses on the fundamentals of managerial accounting and cost management as tools to aid internal users' decision-making processes. This course covers basic managerial accounting concepts, such as product costing and cost behavior and control. It also covers internal management decision making tools, including cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, cost analysis, and planning and control systems.  Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1011 with a grade of "C" or better
  3
• ACC-1025 - Computerized Accounting

  Introduces the capabilities of computer applications in accounting. Includes solving accounting problems of a financial nature and hardware and software controls. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1001, ACC 1011, or ACC 1021 with a grade of "C" or better.
  3
• ACC-1032 - Tax Help Colorado

  Examines the preparation of individual, federal, and state income tax returns within the guidelines and limitations set forth by the Tax Help Colorado program and IRS guidelines. Emphasis is placed on form preparation with the use of tax software. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  2
• ACC-1033 - Tax Help Colorado Practicum

  Utilizes income tax knowledge and training in the context of a community service setting. Volunteers prepare individual federal and state income tax within the parameters of the Tax Help Colorado program and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines.  Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1032 with a grade of "C" or better
  1
• ACC-1038 - Payroll and Sales Tax

  Introduces laws pertaining to payroll and sales taxes including record keeping rules; preparation of various federal, state and local forms for reporting payroll and sales taxes; and computerized payroll procedures. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1001, ACC 1011, or ACC 1021 with a grade of "C" or better. May be taken concurrently.
  3
• ACC-2068 - Certified Bookkeeper Review Course

  Reviews accounting topics to prepare for a national bookkeeping certification exam. Topics include adjusting entries, error correction, payroll, depreciation, inventory, internal controls, and fraud prevention. Restricted to AAS-Accounting or Bookkeeping Certificate majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1012 with a grade of "C" or better. May be taken concurrently.
  3
• BTE-1055 - Word Processing Techniques I

  Provides instruction in the preparation of business documents for the modern office using current software and learning software commands and functions. Includes creating, processing, and editing documents. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• CIS-1055 - Complete Spreadsheets: (Software Package)

  Introduces basic to advanced features of spreadsheet software to design and create accurate, professional worksheets for use in business and industry. The course includes entering data, creating formulas, professional formatting, creating charts, creating, sorting and filtering tables, creating and using templates, applying built-in functions, creating pivot tables, applying "what-if analysis" with data tables, creating macros, and using solver features. Course is repeatable for credit under different titles.
  3

Accounting Electives

Select two (2) from the following courses:

• BTE-2055 - Word Processing Techniques II

  Introduces basic applications for advanced word processing for Windows. It reviews and expands the students` knowledge of MS Word functions including merging, sorting, tables, charts, desktop publishing newsletters, document enhancements, styles, macros, templates and wizards to increase proficiency. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  BTE 1055 with a grade of "C" or better.
  3
• BUS-2081 - Internship

  Provides continued instruction and the opportunity for students to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please call or email the Business department for more information. See the department web page at https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/business-technology-administrative-assistant for contact information. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
  0 to 12
• MAN-1028 - Human Relations in Organizations

  Introduces interpersonal relations most directly linked to attainment of organizational and individual goals in the business world. Other factors include motivation, career development, and conflict resolution. It explores the importance of effective communication in organizations. Addresses organizational issues such as employee motivation and customer complaints as related to product or service defects. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAR-1060 - Customer Service

  Enables students to learn the relationship of self to customers, problem solve and understand the importance of communicating with customers. Specific emphasis is given to managing customer expectations by building customer rapport and creating positive outcomes. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3

English

Select one (1) from the following courses:

• BUS-2017 - Business Communications & Report Writing

  Emphasizes effective business writing and cover letters, memoranda, reports, application letters, and resumes. This course includes the fundamentals of business communication and an introduction to international communication. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• ENG-1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1

  Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3

Certificate Requirements

• ACC-1002 - Fundamentals of Accounting Hands-on Lab

  Covers the practical lab portion of the Fundamentals of Accounting course providing hands-on activities using software provided by the publisher or Open Educational Resources (OER) content. The lab demonstrates the recording of accounting information discussed in ACC 1001 with emphasis on the procedures and practices used in business organizations. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1001 with a grade of "C" or better
  2
• ACC-1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting

  Focuses on financial accounting concepts prescribed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including financial information for external partners, the accounting cycle process, basic terminology, transaction analysis, internal control systems, and financial statement preparation and analysis. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• ACC-1012 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting

  Focuses on the fundamentals of managerial accounting and cost management as tools to aid internal users' decision-making processes. This course covers basic managerial accounting concepts, such as product costing and cost behavior and control. It also covers internal management decision making tools, including cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, cost analysis, and planning and control systems.  Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1011 with a grade of "C" or better
  3
• ACC-1025 - Computerized Accounting

  Introduces the capabilities of computer applications in accounting. Includes solving accounting problems of a financial nature and hardware and software controls. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1001, ACC 1011, or ACC 1021 with a grade of "C" or better.
  3
• ACC-1032 - Tax Help Colorado

  Examines the preparation of individual, federal, and state income tax returns within the guidelines and limitations set forth by the Tax Help Colorado program and IRS guidelines. Emphasis is placed on form preparation with the use of tax software. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  2
• ACC-1033 - Tax Help Colorado Practicum

  Utilizes income tax knowledge and training in the context of a community service setting. Volunteers prepare individual federal and state income tax within the parameters of the Tax Help Colorado program and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines.  Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1032 with a grade of "C" or better
  1
• ACC-1038 - Payroll and Sales Tax

  Introduces laws pertaining to payroll and sales taxes including record keeping rules; preparation of various federal, state and local forms for reporting payroll and sales taxes; and computerized payroll procedures. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1001, ACC 1011, or ACC 1021 with a grade of "C" or better. May be taken concurrently.
  3
• ACC-2031 - Business Taxation

  Introduces student to taxation of business entities and transactions. Topics include taxation of property transactions, various tax issues that apply to different tax entities, tax administration and practice, and the taxation effects of formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations, partnerships, S corporations, trusts and estates.Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1032 and ACC 1033 with grades of "C" or better
  3
• ACC-2065 - Review Course Enrolled Agent

  Reviews concepts learned in study of accounting, individual and business income tax, and ethical decision making as they relate to passing the IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 2031 with a grade of "C" or better.
  3

• Choose one of the following:

• ENG-1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1

  Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a wide variety of compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• ENG-1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1

  Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3 (Recommended) 
• MAT-1160 - Financial Mathematics

  Covers the fundamentals of financial mathematics. Topics include pricing, taxes, insurance, interest, annuities, amortization, and investments. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3  (Recommended) *

• *Or any higher level Math course