Program Overview The Accounting Associate program is designed to provide students with knowledge in accounting, business, computers, and general education to become employed in entry-level accounting positions. The main goal of the program is to provide students with both the theory of accounting and practical experience to perform computerized accounting functions.
At the end of the program, successful students will be able to:
Acceptable Courses Within Major BUSAD 2A Financial Accounting and - 4
BUSAD 2B Managerial Accounting - 4 Or
BUSAD 161A Small Business Accounting I and - 4
BUSAD 161B Small Business Accounting II - 4
BUSAD 18 Business Law - 4
BUSAD 97 Work Experience in Business - 4
BUSAD 151 Finance and Investments - 3
BUSAD 158 Payroll Accounting - 3
BUSAD 163 Business Mathematics - 4
BUSAD 164 Income Tax - 3
CMPSC 30 Financial Worksheets on Computers - 3
BUSAD 155...
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Ninety-seven to ninety-nine credit hours are required including 76-78 credit hours of required courses and 16 credit hours of General Education. Consult a program advisor for assistance in planning General Education courses. MTH 65 with a grade of ’C“ or better is required for graduation. A math competency exam is available. Students must meet college graduation requirements including General...
The AAS degree accounting is a two-year program designed for students who desire a career in accounting but are unable to complete a four-year program. Students completing this program can change to the four-year program with no loss of credit.
ACCOUNTING 39 hours
ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting I 3
ACCT 212 - Principles of Accounting II 3
ACCT 301 - Intermediate Accounting I 3
ACCT 302 - Intermediate Accounting II 3
ACCT 321 - Income Tax I 3
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Accountants, and the theoretical principles they use in their work, stand at the very center of our financial and economic activities. Economists, investors, business executives, labor leaders, bankers, and government officials all rely upon financial statements and other reports prepared by accountants to summarize and interpret the multitude of financial transactions that comprise day-to-day economic activity. The true value of an accountant is...
The Accounting Degree Program is the right choice. Learn accounting theory, and then learn to apply it. Work with both manual and computerized accounting systems. Learn the interpersonal and communication skills necessary for success in any business. You will learn to maintain a set of books for business and master such subjects as account classifications, subsidiary record accounting, corporate accounting, cost accounting, payroll, computerized ...
The A.S. degree in Business Technology: Accounting Emphasis prepares graduates for entry-level accounting jobs. The accountant is concerned with all phases of a business or governmental operation. Through the application of accurate cost analysis and accounting techniques, the accountant provides management with the facts and figures necessary to the management decision making process. Such information will determine the ultimate accuracy and validity...
The Accounting Specialist program prepares you for an entry-level position in accounting. Accounting firms, banks, and the payroll and accounting departments of many businesses hire persons with the Associate's Degree accounting.
This program is designed to develop entry-level accounting skills for immediate employment after graduation.
Students enrolled in this program may earn cooperative education credits. ...
Accounting is one of the fast-growing employment fields in America today, and the future outlook for good accountants is excellent. The need for trained people in the area of accounting is growing. The accounting curriculum is designed to fill this need by offering students the necessary accounting theories and skills for entry into the accounting profession.
Graduates may obtain positions such as: manager, officer manager, small business manager,...
The AAS Accounting degree program provides a solid foundation of general education and occupational courses for students interested in working in
the accounting field. Students are prepared for entry-level jobs such as accounting technician, accounts payable or receivable clerk, payroll clerk, tax examiner, cost accountant, and other related jobs in both the public and private sector. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution as an...
The Accounting curriculum leads to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Students receive training in accounting theory and generally accepted accounting techniques, as well as basic management and related fields. Students are prepared for a variety of careers in both industry and government, including positions such as junior accountant, accounting trainee, tax examiner or junior federal assistant.
The Accounting concentration assists students in developing analytical skills through a critical exploration of the fundamentals of accounting and the use of accounting for decision-making purposes. Students use the latest technology to perform various accounting functions. In addition, students work on developing communication, interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills. This concentration prepares students for entry-level positions in public,...
The Associate of Applied Science Degree Accounting provides a comprehensive background in the principles, procedures and theories of organizing and maintaining business and financial transactions.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Graduates of this program will have the opportunity to:
Demonstrate knowledge and skills required for employment in the accounting field.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, procedures and theories of organizing and maintaining...
CCV‘s Accounting program prepares you for entry-level positions in a variety of settings. It allows you to transfer to a bachelor‘s degree program or may be the first step in pursuing CPA licensure. In addition to taking courses in accounting, you will gain a broader knowledge of the business environment by studying technology, communication and management. If you are interested in Vermont‘s licensing requirements for accounting.
Program Description: This Accounting associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the accounting profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and pro fessional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Areas covered in this program include maintaining a set of books for business entities, account classifi ca tions, subsidiary record accounting, corporate...
The career program in Accounting offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for entry-level employment in the accounting field upon graduation. A concentration of courses in accounting will prepare the individual for jobs ranging from bookkeeping to tax preparation.
Graduates of this program will be able to design and maintain a moderately complex, double-entry system of accounting records and apply basic quantitative and qualitative...
Program Description The Accounting program provides training for entry-level employment in private industry or in government accounting or for self-employment as a provider of computer-based bookkeeping and/or tax services. In addition, those individuals already employed in accounting can work toward career advancement by taking additional courses. Generally, employment in this specialization also requires proficiency in computer applications and...
Cottey‘s Business Department provides students with the business core courses needed for transfer to a college of business in the fields of
accounting, business administration, finance, human resource management, management and marketing. The business core also prepares for transfer to programs with a major in economics or a specialization in international business. There is a wide variation among colleges and universities for the degree requirements...
In all of our accounting programs not only will you learn about accounting theory, techniques, and practices; but you will also be exposed to the basics of business. Accounting is known as the ’language of business“ because the terms and concepts are generally used in all fields of business. The accountant is the key figure in the reporting, analysis and evaluation of relevant financial information to various users. The impact and importance accounting...
The Accounting Clerk program is designed to prepare students for employment or advancement as entry-level or trainee accountants in the shortest possible time with solid academic credentials. Students learn the fundamentals of accounting and develop the microcomputer skills to perform accounting and general office applications.
Curriculum Description The Accounting curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the ’language of business,“ accountants assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.
In addition to course work in accounting principles, theories, and practice, students will study business law, finance, management,...
To earn the AAS in Accounting, a student must meet the requirements of the General Education Core and the Accounting Core. All courses completed in either the Business Management Certificate I or II count toward this degree.
Accounting Core 28 hours BMGT 215 Financial Analysis & Budg (2)
BSAD 108 Personal Finance (3)
BSAD 150 Intro to Business (3)
BSAD 160 Prin of Accounting I (3)
BSAD 161 Prin of Accounting II (3)
BSAD 165 Computerized Accounting...
Program Information Accounting is one of the most rapidly expanding fields in today‘s economy. Since it is service oriented, it involves working with people almost as much as with financial records. As an accountant, you will not only collect and report financial data, but also serve as the link between the data and the people who use it.
When you Graduate AAS programs are designed for students who want to enter a career directly after graduating...
Rapid advances in technology, including point-of-sale terminals, automated teller machines, optical scanners and use of local area data transfer networks, have dramatically changed the work responsibilities of accountants like bookkeepers and financial clerks. Instead of simply entering data, they are now required to perform a broader range of professional accounting tasks...
Students learn the essential knowledge and skills necessary for career-entry employment in the field of accounting. Students learn financial accounting, including:
Statement preparation and analysis
Payroll procedures
Accounting application
Students learn to operate in the Windows environment and process information using accounting software applications, spreadsheets, and word processing...
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