May 09, 2024  
Reynolds Community College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Reynolds Community College Catalog 2024-2025

Accounting AAS (203)


PURPOSE: The rapid expansion of business and industry in Virginia has created a large, steady demand for qualified personnel to assist in the preparation and interpretation of accounting and financial information. The AAS degree in Accounting is designed for persons who are seeking their first full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the curriculum. In addition, the program is designed for persons presently employed in accounting who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: The AAS degree in Accounting prepares graduates to function in responsible paraprofessional positions in the current employment market. Occupational Objectives include Accounting Assistant, Senior Accounting Clerk, Full Charge Bookkeeper, Junior Staff Accountant, Tax Preparer, and Payroll Specialist.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission

TRANSFER INFORMATION: Four-year college and university transfer opportunities for AAS degrees, if existing, are usually very specific in nature. A transfer opportunity in Accounting at Mary Baldwin University - Online Program permits students to transfer 84 credit hours from Reynolds’ Accounting Associate of Applied Science program. Students interested in this transfer opportunity or transferring, in general, should consult their faculty advisor upon program entry for further guidance. Please see https://www.reynolds.edu/get_started/gta/agreements/Mary_baldwin.pdf.

The purpose of the associate of applied science (AAS) degree curriculum is to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation.

COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 152 . Students can also meet this requirement by successfully passing the college’s computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 152 . Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.

Curriculum:


This Program Map is for students who plan to earn an AAS in Accounting degree at Reynolds Community College.  The Program Map is intended to serve as a guide, and students should always meet with their Student Success Advisor to develop a personalized Educational Plan. 

Are you interested in learning more about the careers this program will prepare you for?  If so, check out Career Coach.  Career Coach provides information about job openings, wages, education requirements, and required skills. It will also help you find careers that match your interests.  To learn more about careers that this program will prepare you for, please visit Career Coach and Career Services.

Additional information regarding transfer requirements for in-state colleges is available at www.transfervirginia.org.


Courses should be taken in the order listed.

 

Total: 60 Credit Hours