Accounting is the language of business.
Are you a problem solver and savvy with technology? Do you enjoy working with others and leading a team? Then accounting might be just for you! Accounting it is not just about crunching numbers and working with money.
Why accounting? A degree or classes in accounting can provide you a pathway into nearly every business or public organization and a rewarding career for years to come. An accounting degree from UAS provides you with the skills to succeed in the world of business and prepares you to pursue careers in finance, become an entrepreneur, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Students with accounting degrees go on to work as bookkeepers, staff accountants, auditors, controllers, tax accountants, and chief financial officers in a wide variety of business and public sectors. Whatever your interest is, you can turn it into a career in accounting.
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Accounting Program Sheet (1.3Mb)
Accountant, O.E.
Occupational endorsements are programs of study designed to give students intensive training in a specific occupational field.
Typically an occupational endorsement is less than 30 credits, and is not an eligible program for financial aid.
REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 15 | ||
| ACCT | S201 | Principles of Financial Accounting* | 3 |
| ACCT | S202 | Principles of Managerial Accounting ** | 3 |
| ACCT | S311 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT | S312 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits): | |||
| ACCT | S310 | Income Tax for Individuals | 3 |
| ACCT | S316 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCT | S342 | Advanced Managerial Cost | 3 |
| ACCT | S379 | Fund & Governmental Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT | S452 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT | S454 | Fraud and Forensic Examination | 3 |
| Other advisor-approved upper level accounting class | 3 | ||
*ACCT S121 and ACCT S122 will meet ACCT S201 requirement | |||
Accounting Technician Certificate
Certificates are programs of study designed to prepare students to secure entry-level employment in their chosen field.
Typically a certificate is 30 credits (one year).
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 30 | ||
| General Requirements | 9-10 | ||
| Written and Oral Communciation Skills | |||
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| ENGL | S111 | Methods of Written Communication | 3 |
| CIOS | S160 | Business English | 3 |
| COMM | S111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication * | 3 |
| *Grade of C or better | |||
| Computational Skills | |||
| Select one from the following (3-4 credits) | |||
| CIOS | S116 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH | S105 | Intermediate Algebra (or higher MATH course) | 3-4 |
| Other Skills | |||
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| BA | S201 | Introduction to Management and Supervision | 3 |
| CIOS | S262 | Professional Development | 3 |
| PSY | S101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Program Requirements | 21 | ||
| ACCT | S222 | Computer Automated Accounting | 3 |
| BA | S151 | Introduction to Business (or advisor-approved business course) | 3 |
| CIOS | S235 | Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| CIOS | S__ | Advisor-approved CIOS elective | 3 |
| CIOS | S__ | Advisor-approved elective | 3 |
| Select two from the following (6 credits) | |||
| ACCT | S121 | Introduction to Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT | S122 | Introduction to Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT | S201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT | S202 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration
Associate degree programs are areas of study designed to prepare students academically for admission to a bachelor degree program.
Typically an associate degree program is 60 credits (two years).
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 60 | ||
| General Education Requirements | 15-18 | ||
| Written Communication Skills | |||
| ENGL | S111 | Methods of Written Communication | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| ENGL | S211 | Intermediate Composition: Writing About Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | S212 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| or both (6 credits) | |||
| CIOS | S160 | Business English | 3 |
| CIOS | S260 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Oral Communication Skills | |||
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| COMM | S111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communications* | 3 |
| COMM | S235 | Small Group Communication and Team Building* | 3 |
| COMM | S237 | Interpersonal Communication* | 3 |
| COMM | S241 | Public Speaking* | 3 |
| *Grade C or better | |||
| Other Skills | |||
| ___ | S__ | Advisor-approved GERs ** | 6 |
| **Humanities, social sciences, natural sciences or mathematics | |||
| Major Requirements | 30 | ||
| ACCT | S201 | Principles of Financial Accounting ** | 3 |
| ACCT | S202 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CIOS | S260 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ___ | ___ | Advisor-approved elective | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| ACCT | S222 | Computer Automated Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT | S316 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| BA | S151 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BA | S166 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| BA | S201 | Introduction to Management and Supervision | 3 |
| BA | S301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| BA | S330 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| LAW | S101 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| CIOS | S235 | Spreadsheet Concepts & Applications | 3 |
| CIOS | S240 | Database Concepts & Applications | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| ECON | S201 | Principles of Economics I: Macroeconomics* | 3 |
| ECON | S202 | Principles of Economics II: Microeconomics | 3 |
| *Note: Math S105 is a corequisite | |||
| **ACCT S121 and ACCT S122 will meet ACCT S201 requirement | |||
| Electives | 15 | ||
Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting
Bachelor degree programs are designed to prepare students for employment, or graduate school, in their chosen field.
Typically a bachelor degree program is 120 credits (four years).
Degree Requirements (2012-2013 CATALOG)
Candidates must complete the general education requirements (GERs) as well as the specific program requirements listed in this section for a minimum of 120 credit hours. Any given course may be counted as fulfilling more than one requirement in a degree program, but the credit hours can only be counted once. Degrees must include 42 credits of upper-division (300 or above) courses, 24 of which must be completed at UAS. Courses used as major requirements cannot be used as GERs.
A minimum grade of C (2.0) must be earned in math (through MATH S107) and communication classes taken in the general education requirements. In addition, all students in the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) program must either test out of or earn a C- or better in 3 hours of CIOS electives, 3 hours of CIOS spreadsheet or database courses, STAT S273, major and emphasis courses, and BA 462, Capstone. Students should complete the computer courses within their first sixty (60) credit hours.
Students in any of the business programs who are deemed deficient in any of the competency areas may be required to take additional courses to strengthen their skills before graduation. Any such additional courses can usually be counted as a program elective. Requiring supplementary course work will be considered if two different faculty members indicate a student has a weakness in the same outcome araea.
| Minimum Credit Hours | 120 | ||
| General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
| Must include: | |||
| MATH | S107 | College Algebra (or higher) | 4 |
| ECON | S201 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON | S202 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| Major Requirements | 64-70 | ||
| ACCT | S201 | Principles Financial Acct*** | 3 |
| ACCT | S202 | Principles Managerial Acct | 3 |
| BA | S151 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BA | S152 | Business Foundation Simulation* | 3 |
| CIOS | S260 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits): | |||
| CIOS | S235 | Spreadsheet Concepts & App | 3 |
| CIOS | S240 | Database Concepts & App | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits): | |||
| BA | S374 | Into to Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| STAT | S273 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Note: Lower division courses must be substantially completed before admission to upper division courses. In cases where some lower division courses have not yet been completed, permission is required to take upper division core or emphasis classes. | |||
| BA | S301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA | S325 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BA | S330 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BA | S343 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BA | S462 | Capstone: Strategic Management | 3 |
| BA | S490 | Political & Social Environment | 3 |
| BA | S498 | Applied Business Research* | 3 |
| ___ | S__ | Advisor-approved electives** | 6 |
| ___ | S__ | Electives | 16 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| ACCT | S316 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| BA | S310 | Management Information Systems* | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| BA | S375 | Project Management | 3 |
| BA | S412 | Operations Management | 3 |
| *Not required for accounting emphasis **Courses other than ACCT, BA and LAWS must be approved by your advisor. *** ACCT S121 and S122 will meet ACCT S201 requirement | |||
Emphasis Requirements (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Accounting Emphasis | 21 | ||
| ACCT | S310 | Income Tax for Individuals | 3 |
| ACCT | S311 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT | S312 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT | S342 | Advanced Managerial Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT | S452 | Auditing | 3 |
| Select two from the following (6 credits): | |||
| ACCT | S222 | Computer Automated Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT | S379 | Governmental Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT | S454 | Fraud & Forensic Examination | 3 |
| BA | S315 | Personal Finance | 3 |
UAS is an open enrollment institution, this means that you do not have to be in a UAS degree program to take a class. Anyone can take our classes as long as they meet the course pre-requisites.
Covers the fundamentals of accounting using a service business to illustrate the analysis of business transactions, journalizing, posting and preparation of trial balances and financial statements. Adjusting entries, closing procedures and payroll are introduced. As of Fall 1996, ACCT S121 and S122 together will satisfy the ACCT S201 requirement.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77945 | J01 | Vickie Williams | EG223 Mon, Wed 7:10p - 8:40p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77946 | JD1 | Julie Pierce | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)
Introduction to accounting concepts and procedures for a business. Emphasis is on the accounting cycle and the recording, summarizing and interpretation of accounting data. This course will satisfy the requirements for both ACCT S121 and ACCT S122 in the certificate program. ACCT S121 and ACCT S122 together will substitute for ACCT S201.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77949 | J01 | EG223 Tue, Thu 11:30a - 1:00p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77950 | JD1 | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77951 | JD2 | Vickie Williams | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80690 | JD3 | John Blanchard | SOB Mon, Wed 12:00p - 1:00p 9/3 - 12/14 DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Prerequisite: Restricted to state employees only, instructor permission required to register. This course requires an additional hour of online coursework including assignments, quizzes, and tests. Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)
A continuation of elementary accounting concepts and procedures with the introduction of manufacturing operations and time value of money and cost accounting principles. Job order costing, process costing, cost-volume-profit, budgeting, and variances are introduced. Cash flows and financial statements analysis are also covered.
Prerequisite: ACCT S201 and MATH S055 or instructor permission.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77952 | J01 | Julie Hamilton | EG109 Mon, Wed 7:10p - 8:40p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77953 | JD1 | Julie Hamilton | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77954 | JD2 | Julie Hamilton | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)
This course demonstrates how a computer system can be used effectively for the complete accounting cycle. Particular emphasis is placed on general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll related transactions.
Prerequisite: ACCT S121 and ACCT S122 or ACCT S201.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77955 | JD1 | Sherry Hassell | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77956 | J01 | 9/3 - 12/14 |
Prerequisite: Signed Instructor Approval form required. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees per credit hour: $171; (additional charges may apply)
A study of federal and state income taxes relating to individual citizens of Alaska with emphasis on the preparation of tax returns, tax planning and analysis of selected tax problems.
Prerequisite: ACCT S201.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77957 | JD1 | Julie Hamilton | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $624 (additional charges may apply)
An in-depth study of the accounting sequence, principles and rules governing financial statements. Includes discussion of cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets and intangible assets. The time value of money as it relates to financial accounting situations will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: ACCT S202.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77959 | J01 | Vickie Williams | EG223 Mon, Wed 11:30a - 1:00p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Tuition and fees: $624 (additional charges may apply)
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77960 | JD1 | Vickie Williams | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $624 (additional charges may apply)
Continuation of the study of intermediate accounting including the principles governing financial reporting of liabilities, investments, deferred taxes, revenues and stockholder's equity. Preparation of the cash flow statement and disclosure information will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: ACCT S311.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77961 | JD1 | Julie Hamilton | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $624 (additional charges may apply)
Design and analysis of accounting systems for business entities in various industries specifically adapted for data processing. Includes data processing application for internal control, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and other accounting procedures.
Prerequisite: ACCT S202 and three credits of CIOS.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77962 | JD1 | Sherry Hassell | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $624 (additional charges may apply)
Emphasizes research and planning in the cost accounting field. Topics include basic concepts and terminology; cost accumulation systems including job order cost, process cost, standard costs, absorption and variable costing; variance analysis, budgeting and profit planning, flexible budgets; cost behavior determination and use of the cost-volume-profit model; and cost systems design.
Prerequisite: ACCT S202.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78003 | JD1 | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $624 (additional charges may apply)
Emphasizes accounting and reporting standards for state and local governments. Includes an in-depth discussion of fund accounting.
Prerequisite: ACCT S202.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77963 | JD1 | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $624 (additional charges may apply)
Procedures for verification of financial data and the professional standards applicable to the auditor's examination of financial statements and expression of opinion relative to them.
Prerequisite: ACCT S312.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77964 | JD1 | Anselm Staack | DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered Students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or toll-free 1-800-478-9069.
Tuition and fees: $624 (additional charges may apply)
Provides a broad detailed overview of the practical issues and techniques that encompass fraud investigation and examination, forensic accounting, legal and liability issues, related criminology, and ethical considerations.
Prerequisite: ACCT S201 or BA S325.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77966 | JD1 | Anselm Staack | EL104 Tue, Thu 5:15p - 6:30p 9/3 - 12/14 DISTSATLTE Tue, Thu 5:15p - 6:30p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Registered students must access UAS-Online at uas.alaska.edu/online for textbook and course information and to edit their personal profile. Order textbooks at least one week prior to first day of class from MBS at direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm or call 1-800-325-3252. For more information call (907) 796-6402 in Juneau, or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees: $624 (additional charges may apply)
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Form required.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77967 | J01 | 9/3 - 12/14 |
Prerequisite: Signed Instructor Approval form required. For more information call (907) 796-6402 or 1-800-478-9069 toll-free.
Tuition and fees per credit hour: $208; (additional charges may apply)