Degrees - Accounting
Accounting - Associate of Science Degree or Certificate of Achievement
The Accounting Certificate consists of three options that will prepare an individual for preparation in the accounting field as bookkeepers, junior accountants, or tax practitioners
PROGRAM LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Accumulate, record, and interpret financial data.
- Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computerized accounting software.
- Demonstrate understanding of accounting and business terminology.
- Prepare accurate reports for decision making and regulatory compliance.
Students will complete all of the following:
| Course ID | Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT C100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACCT C101 | Financial Accounting | 4.0 |
| ACCT C102 | Managerial Accounting | 4.0 |
| ACCT C106 | Excel for Accounting | 2.0 |
| ACCT C107 | Accounting with QuickBooks | 2.0 |
| ACCT C112 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 3.0 |
| Subtotal | 18.0 |
Select 6 units from one of the concentrations below:
Concentration in Bookkeeping
3_AS_ACBK or 3_CL_ACBK
Complete 6 units from the following:
| Course ID | Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT C111 | Advanced QuickBooks | 2.0 |
| ACCT C283 OR ACCT C284 |
Work Based Learning OR Work Based Learning |
3.0 - 4.0 |
| BUS C100 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| BC C147 | Beginning Microsoft Word | 2.0 |
| BC C175 | Microsoft Access 1 | 1.5 |
| CIS C100 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3.0 |
| ENGL C103 | Business English | 3.0 |
| Subtotal Concentration | 6.0 | |
| Total for Certificate | 24.0 | |
| Total for Degree | 60.0 |
Concentration in General Accounting
3_AS_GACC or 3_CL_GACC
Complete 6 units from the following:
| Course ID | Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT C103 | Individual Taxation | 3.0 |
| ACCT C283 OR ACCT C284 |
Work Based Learning OR Work Based Learning |
3.0 |
| BUS C100 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| BUS C120 | Personal Finance | 3.0 |
| ENGL C103 | Business English | 3.0 |
| Subtotal Concentration | 6.0 | |
| Total for Certificate | 24.0 | |
| Total for Degree | 60.0 |
Concentration in Taxation
3_AS_ACTX or 3_CL_ACTX
Complete 6 units from the following:
| Course ID | Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT C103 | Individual Taxation | 3.0 |
| ACCT C104 | Business Taxation | 4.0 |
| ACCT C108 | Tax Return Preparation | 2.0 |
| ACCT C283-C284 | Work Based Learning | 3.0-4.0 |
| BUS C120 | Personal Finance | 3.0 |
| Subtotal Concentration | 6.0 | |
| Total for Certificate | 24.0 | |
| Total for Degree | 60.0 |
Advanced Accounting - Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_AACC
The certificate in Advanced Accounting will enable students to succeed in understanding advanced accounting topics that are tested on the CPA exam.
PROGRAM LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Accumulate, record, and interpret financial data.
- Prepare accurate reports for decision making and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrate understanding of accounting and business terminology.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computerized accounting software.
Students will complete all of the following:
| Course ID | Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT C104 | Business Taxation | 4.0 |
| ACCT C118 | Fundamentals of Auditing | 3.0 |
| ACCT C120 | Advanced Accounting | 3.0 |
| Total for Certificate | 10.0 |
Intermediate Accounting - Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_IACC
The certificate in Intermediate Accounting will enable students to succeed in understanding the topics that are tested in the Financial Accounting and Reporting section of the CPA exam.
PROGRAM LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Accumulate, record, and interpret financial data.
- Prepare accurate reports for decision making and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrate understanding of accounting and business terminology.
Students will complete all of the following:
| Course ID | Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT C112 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 3.0 |
| ACCT C113 | Intermediate Accounting 2 | 3.0 |
| ACCT C114 | Intermediate Accounting 3 | 3.0 |
| Total for Certificate | 9.0 |
Federal Gainful Employment Disclosure
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Gainful Employment Disclosure