The NHTI Accounting program offers an associate degree, advanced certificate, and basic certificate to prepare students for entry-level positions in accounting and business. All courses in our certificate programs are transferable to an associate degree. We also offer credit transfer options to four-year colleges and universities. Day, evening, and online courses are available.
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
| Course | Title | CL | LAB | CR |
| Fall Semester | ||||
| ACCT 101C | Accounting I1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 170C | Principles of Marketing1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENGL 101C | English Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| IST 102C | PC Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH 124C | College Algebra or higher-level math | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 17 | ||||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| ACCT 102C | Accounting II1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENGL xxxC | English elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IST 200C | Spreadsheets | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH 125C | Finite Mathematics or | |||
| MATH 251C | Statistics | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| XX xxxC | Lab Science elective1 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 17 | ||||
Second Year
| Course | Title | CL | LAB | CR |
| ACCT 205C | Intermediate Accounting I1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ACCT 250C | Cost Accounting1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 225C | Business Law I1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 270C | Principles of Management1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | ||||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| ACCT 206C | Intermediate Accounting II1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ACCT 230C | Taxes1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ECON 101C | Macroeconomics or | |||
| ECON 102C | Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XX xxxC | Humanities/Fine Arts/Language elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | ||||
| Total Credits | 61 | |||
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
| Course | Title | CL | LAB | CR |
| ACCT 101C | Accounting I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ACCT 102C | Accounting II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IST 102C | PC Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IST 200C | Spreadsheets | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||||
| BUS 270C | Principles of Management1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ACCT205C | Intermediate Accounting I1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ENGL101C | English Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| XX xxxC | Lab Science elective2 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Summer Semester | ||||
| ACCT 230C | Taxes1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ACCT 250C | Cost Accounting1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 34 | ||||
Second Year
| Course | Title | CL | LAB | CR |
| ACCT 206C | Intermediate Accounting II1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 225C | Business Law I1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENGL xxxC | English elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH 124C | College Algebra | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | ||||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| BUS 170C | Principles of Marketing1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ECON 101C | Macroeconomics or | |||
| ECON 102C | Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH 125C | Finite Mathematics or | |||
| MATH 251C | Statistics | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| XX xxxC | Humanities/Fine Arts/Language elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | ||||
| Total Credits | 61 | |||
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.
