The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Accountants and finance professionals assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.
Coursework may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Related skills are developed through the study of communications, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics.
Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations, including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Prepare basic financial statements based on the accounting cycle.
- Prepare manual/computerized payroll and payroll documents.
- Describe and illustrate cost accounting systems used by manufacturing businesses.
- Effectively use a variety of technology (software and hardware) commonly used by accounting professionals.
- Demonstrate professional skills and behaviors that are commensurate with industry expectations.
A.A.S. in Accounting and Finance (A25800)
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A.A.S. in Accounting and Finance (A25800) Print Version
Program of Study
| Fall Semester | |||
| ACA-111 | College Student Success | 1 | |
| ACA-122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1 | |
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 | |
| ACC-129 | Individual Income Taxes | 3 | |
| BUS-115 | Business Law I | 3 | |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| ACC-121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 | |
| ACC-149 | Intro to ACC Spreadsheets | 2 | |
| ACC-150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 | |
| BUS-125 | Personal Finance | 3 | |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | |
| Summer Semester | |||
| ** | English Elective | 3 | |
| * | Math Elective | 3,4 | |
| # | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| Fall Semester | |||
| ACC-140 | Payroll Accounting | 2 | |
| ACC-215 | Ethics in Accounting | 3 | |
| ACC-220 | Intermediate Accounting | 4 | |
| BUS-225 | Business Finance | 3 | |
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| ACC-227 | Practices in Accounting | 3 | |
| ACC-268 | Info Systems & Internal Ctrls | 3 | |
| ! | Major Elective | 3 | |
| ! | Major Elective | 3 | |
| Elective Options | |||
| ** | Math Elective | ||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | |
| ** | English/Communication Elective | ||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | |
| ** | Social/Behavioral Elective | ||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | |
| HIS 121 | Western Civilization I | 3 | |
| HIS 122 | Western Civilization II | 3 | |
| HIS 131 | American History I | 3 | |
| HIS 132 | American History II | 3 | |
| HIS 221 | African American History | 3 | |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 | |
| ** | Humanities/Fine Atrs | ||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | |
| ART 113 | Art Methods and Materials | 3 | |
| ENG 131 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 232 | American Literature II | 3 | |
| ENG 241 | British Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 242 | British Literature II | 3 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | |
| MUS 111 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 | |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | |
| PHI 210 | History of Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 | |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | |
| ** | Major Electives | ||
| Select six course from the following: | |||
| ACC 130 | Business Income Taxes | 3 | |
| ACC 210 | Enterprise Risk Management (2) | 3 | |
| ACC 267 | Fraud Examination (1) | 3 | |
| ACC 269 | Auditing & Assurance Services (1) | 3 | |
| BAF 143 | Financial Planning (2) | 3 | |
| BUS 147 | Business Insurance | 1 | |
| WBL 110 | World of Work | 1 | |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 | |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I | 2 |
- *This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.
- (1) If students are interested in Auditing, consider taking Major Electives from the following group: ACC 267, ACC 269.
- (2) If students are interested in Financial Services, consider taking Major Electives from the following group: ACC 210, BAF 143.
- NOTE: Students are required to take ACA 111 in their first semester.
- NOTE: Courses previously completed in this program may be subject to review for readmitted students to ensure current proficiency based on changing technology needs and industry standards. The Curriculum Dean and program instructor(s) will determine if courses need to be repeated.
Accounting and Finance Diploma (D25800)
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Program of Study
Diploma graduates will have the skills necessary for entry-level accounting positions.
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACA-111 | College Student Success OR | 1 |
| ACA-122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1 |
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC-129 | Individual Income Taxes | 3 |
| BUS-115 | Business Law I | 3 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ACC-121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC-149 | Intro to ACC Spreadsheets | 2 |
| ACC-150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 |
| BUS-125 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| Summer Semester | ||
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACC-140 | Payroll Accounting | 2 |
| ACC-215 | Ethics in Accounting | 3 |
| **Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART 113 | Art Methods and Materials | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 232 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 241 | British Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 242 | British Literature II | 3 |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS 111 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 |
| PHI 210 | History of Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 |
- *This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.
- NOTE: Students are required to take ACA 111 in their first semester.
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Accounting Certificates (C25800A, C25800B, C25800C, and C25800D) Print Versions
Accounting Transfer Certificate (C25800A)
Program of Study
The Accounting Transfer Certificate provides students with the core accounting and business courses. Credits earned in this program may be transferred to the Accounting and Finance Diploma, Accounting and Finance Degree, and/or Associate in Arts/Science Degree.
| ACC 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 |
Income Tax Certificate (C25800B)
Program of Study
The Income Tax Certificate provides students with the skills needed to obtain jobs requiring knowledge of basic accounting and income tax. Credits earned in this program may be transferred to the Accounting and Finance Diploma and/or Accounting and Finance Degree.
| ACC 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 129 | Individual Income Taxes | 3 |
| ACC 130 | Business Income Taxes | 3 |
| ACC 215 | Ethics in Accounting | 3 |
Accounting Spreadsheet Certificate (C25800C)
Program of Study
The Accounting Spreadsheet Certificate provides students with the skills needed to obtain jobs requiring knowledge of basic accounting and spreadsheets. Credits earned in this program may be transferred to the Accounting and Finance Diploma and/or Accounting and Finance Degree.
| ACC 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 149 | Intro to ACC Spreadsheets | 2 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
Accounting Payroll/QuickBooks Certificate (C25800D)
Program of Study
The Accounting Payroll/QuickBooks certificate provides students with the skills needed to obtain jobs requiring knowledge of basic accounting, payroll, and QuickBooks. Credits earned in this program may be transferred to the Accounting and Finance Diploma and/or Accounting and Finance Degree.
| ACC 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 140 | Payroll Accounting | 2 |
| ACC 150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
Earn College Credit in High School
A CCP pathway for high school juniors and seniors is available for this program. Visit the Career and College Promise page for more information.
The Career and College Promise (CCP) Program provides opportunities for eligible high school students to start college early, where courses can count for dual credit (credit in the high school and college at the same time), all TUITION-FREE! CCP students accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that provide entry-level job skills and/or lead to college transfer credit.
