Associate of Applied Science | 63 credits minimum

Accounting, Finance and Economics Division
Taylorsville Redwood Campus BB 105
General Information (801) 957-4073
Program Information (801) 957-4235
Program Website
Academic and Career Advising
Academic Advisor BB 132, (801) 957-4323

Program Faculty
Professors - Lynnette Yerbury, Shauna Hatfield
Associate Professors - Dave Alldredge, Paige Paulsen
Assistant Professors - Tammie Neeley, Wendy Gunn, Corinne Anderson

Program Description
Accounting is the process that summarizes economic information about a business entity for use by decision makers. Users of this information include investors, creditors, management and government agencies. Often this information is prepared using computer applications. The Accounting program at SLCC provides training in many types of accounting; such as financial, managerial, cost, individual taxation and governmental. Students are taught both manual and basic computerized accounting systems. General Education courses provide training in effective oral and written communication and human relations skills.

The Accounting Department offers Certificates of Proficiency (CP) in the following areas:

Accounting Essentials CP  (16 credits)
Intermediate Accounting CP   (16 credits)

Gen Ed + Certificate + Certificate + Certificate = Diploma

Completion of the General Education requirements (18 CREDITS MINIMUM), the Business Basics CP (18 CREDITS MINIMUM) and the two (2) Certificates of Proficiency listed above (32 CREDITS MINIMUM) allows a student to be eligible to apply for an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting.

Transfer/Articulation Information
This is a 2-year terminal degree. Several courses are transferable to other institutions. Students should check with the receiving institution to determine credit transferability.

Students who are interested in pursuing courses leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting should follow the courses listed in the Business Associate of Science or the Business Associate of Arts Degree listed elsewhere in this catalog.

Career Opportunities
This program provides excellent entry to mid-level skills for various positions in the field of accounting, depending on the individual person.

Total Program/Course Fees
Individual courses may have course/lab fees; see semester class schedule.

Estimated Cost for Students
Varies with course selection and credit hours.

Estimated Time to Completion
If students follow the suggested semester schedule, time to completion is four semesters.

Specialized Accreditation
The Accounting program is accredited by the ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS (ACBSP). This accreditation represents the achievement of meeting the high national standards established for associate degree-granting business programs.

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
	1 - Acquire substantive knowledge 2 - Communicate effectively 3 - Develop quantitative literacies 4 - Think critically & creatively 5 - Become a community engaged learner 6 - Work in professional & constructive manner 7 - Develop computer & information literacy
1.1 Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 1.2 Perform the steps of the accounting cycle. 1.3 Perform financial statement analysis. 1.4 Utilize accounting information for decision making.	1
2.1 Communicate effectively in writing. 2.2 Communicate effectively numerically.	2
3.1 Choose and perform appropriate financial calculations. 3.2 Solve time value of money problems.	3
4.1 Extract relevant data from complex information, process it appropriately, and draw reasonable conclusions.	4
5.1 Understand the ethical considerations inherently involved in Financial Reporting. 5.2 Understand the ethical considerations inherently involved in Federal Income Tax reporting. 5.3 Developing the knowledge and skills to be civically engaged.	5
6.1 Communicate effectively with others while working in groups.	6
7.1 Proficiently use technology.	7