Accounting (ACD)
2017-2018
Type: Career, Degree (AS)
Open Admissions
Division: Career & Tech Education & Bus
The Accounting Degree, a four-semester program, prepares students for a variety of entry-level accounting positions in small to medium-sized businesses, partnerships, and corporations. In addition to learning how to analyze, calculate, record transactions, maintain financial records, and prepare a wide variety of financial reports, students are introduced to financial analysis. Other topics include managerial accounting and taxation, as well as budgeting and accounting for payroll, accounts receivables, accounts payables, investments, stock, and bonds.
Technology, communication, and business skills are also emphasized throughout the program. Students gain hands-on computer experience: specialized training is provided in Excel, Quickbooks, and individual tax preparation software. Both oral and written communication skills are integrated into the course work. A solid background in business is acquired through required course work in business law, management, and marketing.
As part of this program, students have the opportunity to enhance career development by integrating both classroom study and work experience in the Accounting field through participation in the Cooperative Education/Internship course.
First Year
Fall
| BUS101 | Math for Business and Finance | 3 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
| MKT101 | Marketing | 3 |
| ACC101 | Basic Accounting 1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| ACC102 | Basic Accounting 2 | 3 |
| ACC106 | Computer Applications in Accounting | 3 |
| BUS102 | Business Law | 3 |
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| MGT102 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall
| ACC203 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC208 | Taxation | 3 |
| MGT202 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| ACC201 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| ACC202 | Intermediate Accounting 2 | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| COP202 | Cooperative Education/Internship | 3 |
ECO-ELECTIVE
| Economics Elective | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Requirement Notes
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.
ACC106: Student must have completed the CPS100 pre-requisite within the last 5 years.
MGT102: May substitute BUS100 Introduction to Business.
COP202: Students may be eligible for COP202 exemption. Please see the COP202 Coop Ed/Internship Exemption Form found on the Academic Program Web page for details. If exemption is approved, student must complete a 3-credit business elective.
Economics Elective: Select one of the following: ECO103 or ECO104. Students transferring to a 4-year institution should check the transferability of the course selected.
Program Notes
Communications and Mathematics proficiencies required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 60