Accounting

Curriculum Abbreviations

• CL – Number of lecture/classroom hours per week for the course
• LAB – Number of simulation laboratory, laboratory or clinical hours per week for the course
• CR – Number of credit hours for the course

First Year

Second Year

¹Indicates major field course

Curriculum Abbreviations

• CL – Number of lecture/classroom hours per week for the course
• LAB – Number of simulation laboratory, laboratory or clinical hours per week for the course
• CR – Number of credit hours for the course

First Year

Second Year

¹Indicates major field course

It is the mission of the Accounting department to prepare students for:

• Competitive eligibility for entry-level jobs in the accounting field
• Transfer to baccalaureate programs
• Advancement in their current jobs

At the completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in accurately observing and organizing financial data.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate the use of accounting principles and procedures as they apply to the recording and
  reporting of financial information.
• Demonstrate proficiency in valuing, recording, and reporting the business entity’s assets, liabilities,
  and equity.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of financial data in planning, controlling, and evaluating entity
  performance.
• Appreciate the importance of deadlines to the profession.
• Understand professional responsibilities in the workplace.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Complete tasks in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic computer applications, including Excel.

Career potential is excellent with an associate degree in accounting, which is a critical component of every type and size of business and industry. Accounting employees provide much of the information used by organizations to make critical financial decisions. Graduating with an A.S. in Accounting will prepare students for jobs in the following professions (not an inclusive list):

• Accounts payable/receivable clerk
• Tax preparer
• Billing/accounting/auditing clerk
• Bookkeeper

Our accounting associate degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business School and Programs.