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ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY

 

The Accounting Technology Program trains students with skills in preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents.   Moreover, the Business and Information Technologies Department assist in giving each student the self-confidence, maturity, and ability to work independently.  The programs are designed to give each student excellent skills in mathematical and computer skills, analytic and problem solving skills, oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.  As with other industries, technology plays an integral role in the accounting field. Computer applications, database and spreadsheet classes complement the core curriculum with an emphasis on computerized accounting applications Co-op is required of each student in the degree program. 

 

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

Accounting Technology

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General Studies Courses                                   

Semester Hours

ENG 101- English Composition I                    

3

ART 100 - Art Appreciation / OR                            

3

MUS 101 - Music Appreciation / OR                 

3

REL 152 - Survey of New Testament / OR

3

SPA 101 - Introduction to Spanish I                

3

SPH 107 - Fund. Public Speaking                  

3

BIO 101 - Intro to Biology I W/Lab                   

4

CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications             

3

MTH 110 Finite Mathematics / OR                         

3

MTH 112 Pre-Calculus                       

3

(or higher level math from STARS)

 

PSY 200  - General Psychology / OR                  

3

SOC 200 - Intro to Sociology                       

3

Two 1 hour PED activity courses                       

2

RDG 114 - Critical Reading for College

2

(depending on  placement test scores)            

 

WKO 101 -  WorkKeys                                        

1

Total General Studies Courses                             

27

 

 

Field of Concentration Courses                    

49

ACT 115 - Introduction to Acct. Comp. Res.    

3

ACT 253 - Individual Income Taxes                   

3

BSS 220 - Professional Transition                      

1

BUS 150 - Business Mathematics                  

3

BUS 190 - Mgmt. Workshop I/Grant Writing    

3

BUS 215 - Business Communications              

3

ACT 141 - Basic Accounting Principles OR BUS 241 - Principles of Accounting I             

3

ACT 142 - Advanced Accounting OR BUS 242 - Principles of Accounting II  

3

ACT 246 - Microcomputer Accounting OR BUS 246 - Accounting on the Microcomputer

3

ACT 148 - Managerial Accounting OR BUS 248 - Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 263 - Legal/Social Environment of Business

3

BUS 275 - Principles of Management

3

BUS 285 - Principles of Marketing     

3

ACT 193 - Accounting Co-op             

3

ECO 231 - Principles of  Macroeconomics

3

Electives (ACC, ACT, BUS, CIS, OAD, RLS)      

6*

Total Required Hours For Degree                    

76

 

The following applies for the Business Education Program

  •  *Elective(s) and/or substitutions must be approved by the area advisor

  • PSY 100 is a prerequisite for this program

  • BUS 210 (Introduction to Accounting) is recommended as a prerequisite for BUS 241

 

ACCOUNTING – STARS Transfer

 

The Associate  of  Arts  for  Business  Administration  Transfer

 

The Associate in Arts  for  Accounting Transfer Program is designed for students who are planning to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs in accounting at four-year institutions.  The coursework includes the basic accounting courses that are generally acceptable to the transfer institution. The major emphasis is on completion of general education requirements that are part of the senior institution's requirements for accounting majors. These are in the liberal arts areas of math, science, humanities, and social sciences.  Students enrolling in this transfer program should be aware of the course requirements and application of transfer credits at the institutions to which they are considering transferring.  Each student should work closely with the STARS program, their advisor, and transfer counselor to be sure that their requirements are sufficient.

 

 

 

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE

Accounting

           

   

Semester Hours

 

Area I –  Written Composition                                       

6

ENG 101 -  English Composition I                       

3

ENG 102 - English Composition II                      

3

 

 

Area II – Humanities & Fine Arts                                 

12

SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking                       

3

Humanities Requirement                                           

3

Fine Arts Requirement                                                                

6

Area III – Natural Science & Mathematics                 

11

Natural Science/Lab                                                   

8

Math Requirement                                                     

3

 

 

Area IV – History, Social, & Behavioral Sciences                 

12

History Requirement                                                 

6

Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement              

6

 

 

Area V – Pre-Professional/Elective Courses                 

17-23

Two 1-hour PED activity courses                             

2

Students may be required to take Reading 114, Critical Reading for College (2 hours) based     on placement test scores                            

2

CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications            

3

BUS 241 - Principles of Accounting I                 

3

BUS 242 - Principles of Accounting II                 

3

BUS 248 - Managerial Accounting                 

3

Electives (ACC, BUS, CIS, ECO, OAD, RLS)                  

6*

Total Required Hours For Degree                        

62-64

 

The following applies for the Business Education Program

  •  *Elective(s) and/or substitutions must be approved by the area advisor

  • PSY 100 is a prerequisite for this program

  • BUS 210 (Introduction to Accounting) is recommended as a prerequisite for BUS 241

 

CERTIFICATE

Accounting Technology

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Semester Hours

General Studies Courses                                 

 

ENG 101 - English Composition I                     

3

SPH 107 - Fundamental of Public Speaking        

3

CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications            

3

CIS 147 - Adv. Microcomputer Apps.           

3

Total General Studies Credits                                

12

 

 

Field of Concentration Courses                                  

46

ACT 115 - Introduction to Acct. Comp. Res.   

3

ACT 149 - Intro to Accounting Spreadsheets     

3

ACT 253 - Individual Income Taxes                   

3

BUS 150 - Business Mathematics                     

3

BUS 190 - Mgmt. Workshop I/Grant Writing    

3

BUS 215 - Business Communications              

3

ACT 141 - Basic Accounting Principles OR BUS 241- Principles of Accounting I           

3

ACT 142 - Advanced Accounting OR BUS 242 - Principles of Accounting II    

3

ACT 246 - Microcomputer Accounting OR BUS 246 - Accounting on the Microcomputer   

3

BUS 263 - Legal/Social Env. of Business         

3

BUS 275 - Principles of Management            

3

WKO 107 - WorkKeys                                    

1

Electives (ACC, ACT, BUS, CIS, OAD, RLS)                     

12*

Total Required Hours For Certificate                   

58

 

 

The following applies for the Business Education Program

  •  *Elective(s) and/or substitutions must be approved by the area advisor

  • PSY 100 is a prerequisite for this program

  • BUS 210 (Introduction to Accounting) is recommended as a prerequisite for BUS 241

 

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Accounting Technology

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Semester Hours

General Studies Courses 

 

ACT 246 - Microcomputer Accounting OR BUS 246 - Accounting on the Microcomputer

3

BUS 150 - Business Mathematics                   

3

BUS 215 - Business Communication              

3

CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications           

3

Total General Studies Credits   

12

 

 

Field of Concentration Courses             

16

ACT 115 - Introduction to Acct. Comp. Res.   

3

ACT 253 - Individual Income Taxes               

3

ACT 141 - Basic Accounting Principles OR BUS 241 - Principles of Accounting I     

3

ACT 142 - Advanced Accounting OR BUS 242 - Principles of Accounting II 

3

PSY100 - Orientation             

1

WKO 107 - WorkKeys              

1

Electives (ACC, ACT, BUS, CIS, OAD, RLS)    

3*

Total Required Hours For Certificate  

29

 

 

The following applies for the Business Education Program

  •  *Elective(s) and/or substitutions must be approved by the area advisor

  • PSY 100 is a prerequisite for this program

  • BUS 210 (Introduction to Accounting) is recommended as a prerequisite for BUS 241

 

 

 

ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY (ACT)

Course Descriptions

 

ACT 246 - Microcomputer Accounting - 3 Hours

Prerequisite(s):       ACT 141 and/or as required by program

This course utilizes the microcomputer in the study of financial accounting principles and practices. Emphasis is placed on the use of software programs for financial accounting applications. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use software programs for financial accounting applications.

 

ACT 247 - Advanced Accounting applications on the computer - Hours        

Prerequisite(s):       ACT 246 and/or as required by program

In this course, students use the microcomputer in managerial accounting. Emphasis is on a variety of software programs for managerial accounting applications. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use various managerial accounting software programs.

 

ACT 249 - Payroll Accounting - 3 Hours

Prerequisite(s):       ACT 145 or ACT 141 and/or as required by program

This course focuses on federal, state and local laws affecting payrolls. Emphasis is on payroll accounting procedures and practices, and on payroll tax reports. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply knowledge of federal, state and local laws affecting payrolls.

 

ACT 253 - Individual Income Tax - 3 Hours

Prerequisite(s):       BUS 210, 241, and/or as required by program

This course focuses on the fundamentals of the federal income tax laws with primary emphasis on those affecting the individual. Emphasis is on gross income determination, adjustments to income, business expenses, itemized deductions, exemption, capital gains/losses, depreciation, and tax credits. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply the fundamentals of the federal income tax laws affecting the individual.

 

ACCOUNTING (ACC)

Course Descriptions

 

 

ACC 129 - Individual Income taxes - 3 Hours

Prerequisite(s):       As required by program

This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation. Emphasis is placed on filing status, exemptions for dependents, gross income, adjustments, deductions, and computation of tax. Upon completion, students should be able to complete various tax forms pertaining to the topics covered in the course.

 

ACC 140 - Payroll Accounting - 2Hours
Prerequisite(s):       ACC 115 or ACC 244 and/or as required by program

This course covers federal and state laws pertaining to wages, payroll taxes, payroll tax forms, and journal and general ledger transactions. Emphasis is placed on computing wages; preparing appropriate payroll tax forms; and journalizing/posting transactions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, make appropriate computations, complete forms, and prepare accounting entries.

 

ACC 149 - Intro To Accounting SPREADSHEETS- 3 Hours

Prerequisite(s):       ACC 115 or ACC 241 and/or as required by program

This course provides a working knowledge of computer spreadsheets and their use in accounting. Topics include pre-programmed problems, model-building problems, beginning-level macros, graphics, and what-if analysis enhancements of template problems. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer spreadsheet to complete many of the tasks required in accounting.


ACC 150 - Computerized General ledger - 3 Hours

Prerequisite(s):       ACC 115 and/or as required by program

This course introduces microcomputer applications related to the major accounting systems. Topics include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, and correcting, adjusting, and closing entries. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer accounting package to solve accounting problems.

 

 
 

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