*The program learning outcomes for the A.A.S. and A.S. are the same.* PLO 1 Explain and complete the various steps in the accounting cycle PLO 2 Apply accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to determine the values of assets, liabilities, nad owner's equity PLO 3 Prepare, interpret, and analyze financial statements using manual and computerized systems for service, merchandising, and manufacturing businesses PLO 4 Apply appropriate accounting principles to payroll, income taxation, managerial systems, and various forms of ownership PLO 5 Use planning and control priniciples to evaluate the performance of an organization an apply differntial analysis and present-value concepts to make decisions PLO 6 Understand and apply accounting procedures to decisions about planning, organizing, and allocating personnel and financial resources