Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S)
Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3400, E-mail: accounting@nscc.edu, Program Site

The following business degree at Nashville State Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs: A.A.S. in Accounting.

The mission of the Accounting program is to provide quality education in accounting that will enable students to succeed in a career now and in the future.

The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting is designed to prepare students for employment in public, private, and governmental accounting as a paraprofessional. The program covers financial, managerial, and tax accounting using manual and computerized accounting systems.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Explain the role of accounting in business and how accounting information systems are used to gather, summarize, report, and analyze financial data.
• Perform the steps in the accounting cycle, complying with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal tax laws and competence in tax planning and compliance.
• Identify ethical issues and apply a value-based reasoning system to accounting issues.
• Apply knowledge of business and accounting application software to solve a wide range of business problems.
• Apply knowledge of auditing concepts, methods, and processes of control that provide for the accuracy and integrity of financial data and safeguarding of assets.

Career Opportunities

• Staff Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or Full-Charge Bookkeeper
• Payroll Accountant
• Accounts Receivable Clerk or Accounts Payable Clerk
• Tax Preparer

Grading Policy

A grade of “C” or above must be earned in prerequisite courses to meet requirements for enrollment in subsequent courses. A grade of “C” or above in all Accounting courses, ACCT and INFS, must be earned prior to graduation.

Transfer/Advising

The A.A.S. degree is designed to prepare a student for employment upon graduation. Some universities, at their discretion, accept some technical courses for transfer. A student who plans to transfer to a university should consult his/her advisor and the receiving university about transfer and articulation policies. Failure to do so could result in loss of transfer credits.