Accounting

The vision of the accounting department is to become a program of accounting increasingly recognized by the community for preparing self-confident, competent graduates able to perform in a business environment.

This degree program is designed for students seeking a two-year vocational degree. ***(Grand Canyon University accepts the AAS—Accounting degree as a transfer degree for the BS—Accounting degree.)*** A variety of accounting along with complementary business and general education courses will guide the student to establish a clearly focused foundation to enter the accounting profession in a wide range of available positions.

Graduates of these programs will successfully complete the following learning outcomes:

• Complete the accounting cycle using assumptions, constraints, and principles in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Complete accounting activities using computerized accounting software.
• Prepare basic income tax returns.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of payroll in the accounting industry.
• Describe and report costing concepts for business entities for decision making including budgeting and forecasting.
• Define and identify types of fraud found in business as well as develop methods of detection, investigation, and prevention and internal control.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how government and non-profits record economic activity, prepare budgets, and report financial results.
• Apply business analysis and decision making methods using equity and credit analysis and valuation models.
• Apply accounting concepts learned in the degree/certificate program to real world examples.

The thing I love the most about the program is just the step by step guidance and teaching they provide. I feel the classes are laid out perfectly, and the teachers do a great job not only in the teaching aspect of it, but the passion and the willingness they show.

 

Oscar J. Accounting Graduate