The Accounting Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in accounting in today’s technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive an Accounting Diploma.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission.
Age: 16 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47
2570 | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Your Career: How to Make it Happen, ISBN 978-11-111-572-31-0, $95.54
2560 | 2 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Guidelines for Microsoft Office, ISBN 978-0763867485, $128.72
2403 | 3 |
ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I Introduces the basic financial accounting concepts of the complete accounting cycle and provides the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a sole proprietorship. Topics include: accounting vocabulary and concepts, the accounting cycle for a personal service business, the accounting cycle for a merchandising business, inventory, cash control and receivables. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Required textbooks and materials:
- College Accounting textbook, ISBN 978-0-76383-496-8, $126.95
- College Accounting working papers, ISBN 978-0-76383-491-3, $54
2219 | 4 |
BUSN 1440 Document Production Reinforces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques with adequate speed and accuracy and producing properly formatted business documents. Topics include: reinforcing correct keyboarding technique, building speed and accuracy, formatting business documents, language arts, proofreading, and work area management.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Keyboarding and Word Processing, ISBN 978-0763874254, $165.75
2352 | 4 |
| ACCT 1105 Financial Accounting II Prerequisites: ACCT 1100 Introduces the intermediate financial accounting concepts that provide the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a partnership and corporation. Topics include: Fixed and Intangible Assets, Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Notes Payable), Payroll, Accounting for a Partnership, Accounting for a Corporation, Statement of Cash Flows, and Financial Statement Analysis, Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Required textbooks and materials:
- College Accounting textbook, ISBN 978-0-76383-496-8, $126.95
- College Accounting working papers, ISBN 978-0-76383-491-3, $54
2220 | 4 |
ACCT 1115 Computerized Accounting Emphasizes operation of computerized accounting systems from manual input forms. Topics include: company creation (service and merchandising), chart of accounts, customers transactions, vendors transactions, banking activities, merchandise inventory, employees and payroll, and financial reports. Laboratory work includes theoretical and technical application.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Computerized Accounting with Quickbooks, ISBN 978-0-76387-794-1, $85.95
2222 | 3 |
ACCT 1120 Spreadsheet Applications This course covers the knowledge and skills to use spreadsheet software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Topics and assignments will include: spreadsheet concepts, creating and manipulating data, formatting data and content, creating and modifying formulas, presenting data visually and collaborating and securing data.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Microsoft Office 365 Excel 2016, ISBN 978-1-305-87072-7, $155.25
2223 | 4 |
ACCT 1125 Individual Tax Accounting Provides instruction for the preparation of individual federal income tax returns. Topics include: taxable income, income adjustments, schedules, standard deductions, itemized deductions, exemptions, tax credits, and tax calculations.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Income Tax Fundamentals, ISBN 978-1-305-87273-8, $259.95
2224 | 3 |
ACCT 1130 Payroll Accounting Provides an understanding of the laws that affect a company*s payroll structure and practical application skills in maintaining payroll records. Topics include:payroll tax laws, payroll tax forms, payroll and personnel records, computing wages and salaries, taxes affecting employees and employers, and analyzing and journalizing payroll transactions.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Payroll Accounting, ISBN 978-1-305-67512-4, $259.95
2225 | 3 |
| ACCT xxxx Accounting Electives 4451 | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx Specific Occupational Guided Electives 4208 | 3 |
| Specific Occupational Guided Electives may be other related courses from Business Technology, Computer Information Systems, Marketing Management, and other course/classes approved by the advisor. | |
| *42 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation | |
