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A.A.S Accounting Technology

Why Accounting Technology?

This two-year (60 credit) program designed to provide students with the skills necessary to perform fundamental accounting functions within a business. Students will be prepared for employment in general accounting occupations. This program can be completed online.

Students should consult the catalog of the institution to which they expect to transfer and select appropriate courses in consultation with their advisor.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

Identify and explain the elements of the accounting cycle;
Prepare and interpret financial statements according to generally accepted accounting principles;
Demonstrate use of accounting software;
Compute payrolls and prepare basic payroll tax forms;
Prepare basic income tax returns;
Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing.

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Total Credits for Program Completion: 60

First Year - Fall Semester 16 Credits		Credits
CAPP 131CAPP 131 - Basic MS Office This course emphasizes the practical aspects of today's computing environment. Instruction includes the basic computer architecture and operation, hardware, operating systems, network communication, ethical issues associated with computers, and aspects of integrated software with an emphasis on business applications. Students will learn beginning to intermediate elements of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.	Basic MS Office	3
WRIT 122WRIT 122 - Intro to Business Writing This course is designed to teach students how to write better routine business correspondence. The basic concepts of letter, memo, and report writing are taught. Emphasis is on composing at the keyboard, given different office situations and following oral and written instruction. While grounded in solid business communication fundamentals, this course takes a strong workplace activity orientation, which helps students connect what they learn to what they do or will do on the job. Grammar and punctuation will be reviewed and emphasis on business usage. Pre-requisite: appropriate placement.	Intro to Business Writing	3
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	Written Communication Elective	(3)
M 108M 108 - Business Mathematics This course is a study of math and terminology used by business and industry. The course will begin with a review of the fundamental principles of arithmetic and percentages. Payroll, bank records, interest, notes, discounts, markup, inventory, depreciation, and stocks and bonds will be covered. This course does not fulfill General Education requirements for the AA/AS degree. Pre-requisite: appropriate placement score or concurrent enrollment in NC 021 Supplemental Instruction/Academic Support for Mathematics. For those in NC 021, attendance and participation in NC 021 will be reported to your M 108 instructor for consideration in your M 108 grade.	Business Mathematics	3
ACTG 201ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting Principles of Financial Accounting. This is an intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing the accounting cycle, journalizing, posting, trial balance, financial statements, plant and intangible assets, depreciation, inventories, accounting systems, payroll, and taxes. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A, M 090, or M 108. is an intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing the accounting cycle, journalizing, posting, trial balance, financial statements, plant and intangible assets, depreciation, inventories, accounting systems, payroll, and taxes. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A, M 090, or M 108.	Principles of Financial Accounting	4
	Elective	3
First Year - Spring Semester 14 Credits		Credits
	Oral Communication Elective	3
CAPP 151CAPP 151 - MS Office This is an intermediate-level course using the Windows Vista operating system and an integrated software package with emphasis on the business environment. The approach is a hands-on experience creating more complex documents, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, publications, web pages, and pictures. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A.	MS Office	3
ACTG 202ACTG 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting This is an intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing corporations, department and branch accounting, manufacturing and job order cost systems, budgeting, cost accounting, management reports, financial position, consolidated statements, and financial statement analysis. Pre-requisite: ACTG 201.	Principles of Managerial Accounting	4
ACTG 180ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting This course examines the complete payroll accounting cycle including the impact that various laws and regulations have on personnel and payroll operations. Application of the payroll accounting concepts through the comprehensive payroll project result in practical, first-hand experience in calculating payroll, completing payroll taxes, preparing records and reports, and journalizing payroll transactions. Pre-requisite: ACTG 201.	Payroll Accounting	3
COLS 111COLS 111 - Career Development and Interpersonal Skills This course prepares students for the habits and attitudes needed to perform effectively in the job market by developing interpersonal and transferable non-cognitive skills needed to be successful in various career fields. In this course, students create a working resume and cover letter and will develop interviewing and networking skills. Topics covered include career exploration, effective communication, teamwork, time management, creative thinking, professionalism, and conflict resolution.	Career Development and Interpersonal Skills	1
Second Year - Fall Semester 15 Credits		Credits
ACTG 211ACTG 211 - Income Tax Fundamentals This course is an overview of the Federal income tax process. An overview of individual and small business tax preparation are covered along with basic taxation terminology and principles. Pre-requisite: ACTG 201.	Income Tax Fundamentals	3
BMGT 215BMGT 215 - Human Resource Management This course is an overview of all the major functions of human resources including recruitment and retention, training and development, motivation, performance appraisals, compensation management, and labor relations.	Human Resource Management	3
BMKT 225BMKT 225 - Marketing This course covers the fundamental principles of marketing including the marketing mix, target markets, consumer behavior, marketing research and marketing plans.	Marketing	3
BGEN 235BGEN 235 - Business Law The course provides a fundamental knowledge of the legal, ethical, and professional business environments. Contract law, property law, crimes, torts, and organizational forms are the core areas covered.	Business Law	3
CAPP 156CAPP 156 - MS Excel This is an intermediate-level course using Excel as a tool for calculation, analysis, and reporting through applications and exercises. A hands-on approach is used to enhance students' working knowledge of work sheets. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A.	MS Excel	3
Second Year - Spring Semester 15 Credits		Credits
BFIN 205BFIN 205 - Personal Finance This course provides an overview of personal financial planning concepts including money management, consumer credit, insurance, investing and consumer purchasing strategies.	Personal Finance	3
ACTG 215ACTG 215 - Foundations of Government & Not for Profit Accounting This course covers accounting for governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Characteristics of governmental, not-for-profit and business are compared. Prerequisite: ACTG 201.	Foundations of Government & Not for Profit Accounting	3
ACTG 205ACTG 205 - Computerized Accounting This course provides students with a realistic approach to computerized accounting principles. Financial statements and other financial reports will be created. Accounting concepts will be reinforced, and software will be utilized to make business decisions. Pre-requisites: ACTG 201 and CAPP 120/120A.	Computerized Accounting	3
BGEN 298BGEN 298 - Business Internship This course is a planned and supervised work-learning experience in a business, industry, government, or community service agency that is related to the field of business.	Business Internship	3
	Elective	3

Please refer to the the Current Catalog for specific program details.

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Total Credits for Program Completion: 60