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 | |
| 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 | |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| ! | Major Elective | 3 | |
| ! | Major Elective | 3 | |
| Elective Options | |||
| **MATH ELECTIVE | |||
| Choose one (1) from the following: | |||
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | ||
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | ||
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | ||
| **ENGLISH ELECTIVE | |||
| Choose one (1) from the following: | |||
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | ||
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | ||
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | ||
| **SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE | |||
| Choose one (1) from the following: | |||
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | ||
| **MAJOR ELECTIVES | |||
| Choose six (6) semester credit hours from the following: | |||
| ACC-130 | Business Income Taxes | ||
| ACC-210 | Enterprise Risk Management (2) | ||
| ACC-267 | Fraud Examination (1) | ||
| ACC-269 | Auditing & Assurance Services (1) | ||
| BAF-143 | Financial Planning (2) | ||
| BUS-147 | Business Insurance | ||
| WBL-110 | World of Work | ||
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | ||
| WBL-112 | Work-Based Learning I |
- *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)
Program of Study
Diploma graduates will have the skills necessary for entry-level accounting positions.
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACA-111 | College Student 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 |
- *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.
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.
