Accounting

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting is designed to provide students with advanced skills in accounting, including but not limited to taxation, managerial accounting, auditing, and forensic accounting. Students will develop a strong understanding of ethical and regulatory requirements for accounting professionals. Graduates of the program will be prepared to sit for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accounting (CMA) examinations and can pursue careers as accountants, financial managers, tax professionals, budget analysts, auditors, and fraud examiners.

Details

Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Degree Type
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Academic Plan
Accounting (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
9309
Total credits required
120-125
Catalog Year
2025-2026
Effective Term
Fall 2025
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students should review examination and other requirements for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification. For more information, please speak with a faculty or academic advisor.

ACC111 and ACC112 must be completed with a B or better within five years prior to the completion of the program. This requirement may be waived by the Program Director.

What You'll Learn
  • Synthesize knowledge of the practices of accounting for use in the business environment.
  • Evaluate accounting and financial information and its impact on an organization to support evidence-based decisions.
  • Compose effective oral, written, and visual communications to disseminate financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare managerial, accounting, and financial reports, documents, and presentations using appropriate software and technology.
  • Analyze legal, compliance, and regulatory issues in business.
  • Develop a foundation of solid ethical values in line with standards for accounting, management, and financial professionals.
  • Develop business solutions collaboratively across a variety of professional settings.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills through collaboration and active participation in the business environment.
  • Apply skills, knowledge, and habits of mind necessary to succeed as an accounting or financial professional.
Career statistics

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

$71,860

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

$59,190

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

  • Business Operations Specialists, All Other

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACC111 Accounting Principles I Critical course Gateway course 3
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems CS 3
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
MAT15+ College Algebra Functions OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6 MA 3–6
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACC112 Accounting Principles II 3
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3
GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230 or
COM263
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication or Elements of Intercultural Communication Students pursuing the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting should take COM100, COM110, COM225, or COM230.
Students pursuing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure should take COM225, COM230, or COM263.
SB or SB or L or SB or C, G, SB 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACC212 Managerial Accounting 3
CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3
GBS220 Quantitative Methods in Business 3
GBS233 Business Communication L 3
ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles SB 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACC219 Intermediate Accounting I Critical course 3
ACU315 Cost Accounting 3
GBS221 Business Statistics CS 3
BUS310 Finance Principles 3
ECN212 Microeconomic Principles SB 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACC220 Intermediate Accounting II 3
ACC221 Tax Accounting 3
BUS305 Business Analytics 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. HU 3
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area SQ 4

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACU305 Accounting Information Systems 3
ACU321 Tax Accounting II 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. HU 3
SQ/SG Natural Sciences (Quantitative) or Natural Sciences (General) Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area SQ/SG 4
RE Restricted Electives 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACU325 Forensic Accounting 3
ACU410 Advanced Accounting I 3
MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3
RE Restricted Electives ACC270 recommended 3
GE General Elective 0–3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACU405 Auditing 3
ACU411 Advanced Accounting II 3
ACU490 Accounting Capstone 3
MNG300 Management Principles 3
GE General Elective 0–3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACC111 Accounting Principles I Critical course Gateway course 3
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems CS 3
ACC112 Accounting Principles II 3
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT15+ College Algebra Functions OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6 MA 3–6
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3
ACC212 Managerial Accounting 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3
ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles SB 3
ACC219 Intermediate Accounting I Critical course 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3
GBS220 Quantitative Methods in Business 3
ACC220 Intermediate Accounting II 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACU315 Cost Accounting 3
GBS221 Business Statistics CS 3
ECN212 Microeconomic Principles SB 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230 or
COM263
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication or Elements of Intercultural Communication Students pursuing the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting should take COM100, COM110, COM225, or COM230.
Students pursuing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure should take COM225, COM230, or COM263.
SB or SB or L or SB or C, G, SB 3
GBS233 Business Communication L 3
ACC221 Tax Accounting 3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
BUS310 Finance Principles 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. HU
ACU321 Tax Accounting II 3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. HU
ACU325 Forensic Accounting 3
MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
BUS305 Business Analytics 3
ACU305 Accounting Information Systems 3

Term 11

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 11
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area SQ
ACU405 Auditing 3

Term 12

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 12
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SQ/SG Natural Sciences (Quantitative) or Natural Sciences (General) Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area SQ/SG 4
ACU410 Advanced Accounting I 3

Term 13

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 13
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
RE Restricted Electives ACC270 recommended 3
ACU411 Advanced Accounting II 3

Term 14

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 14
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
RE Restricted Electives 3
GE General Elective 0–3
MNG300 Management Principles 3

Term 15

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 15
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ACU490 Accounting Capstone 3
GE General Elective 0–3
Footnote

Restricted Electives

Students should consult with their college’s Program Director or their faculty or academic advisor to select courses that best align with academic and professional goals.

Students will select six (6) credits from one or more of the following lists of courses, based on their goals for licensure, certification, or embedded awards.

Associates in Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting and Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Accounting:
ACC115 Computerized Accounting 3
+ ACC222 Payroll Accounting 3

Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Enrolled Agent:
ACC121 Individual Tax Preparation 3
+ ACC224 Tax Practice Administration and Business Entity Analysis 3

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure:
+ ACC215 Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting 3
+ ACC216 Fraud Examination 3
+ ACC224 Tax Practice Administration and Business Entity Analysis 3
+ ACC270AC Accounting Internship 3

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certification:
MGT147 Supply Chain Management 3

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=188511).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.