Accounting Diploma

AC12

Program Description

The Accounting Technology diploma program prepares students to begin successful careers in the accounting profession. The program includes accounting and related business courses and diploma-level general education courses. It features both manual and computerized accounting systems. Students receive comprehensive training in preparation for a variety of employment situations. (Program Length: 4 Semesters minimum)

View the Accounting Technology Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Employment Opportunities

Accounting assistant, accounting clerk, audit clerk, bookkeeper

Curriculum

Essential General Education Core Courses (9 Credits)

ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I Credit hours: 3
MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit hours: 3
PSYC 1010 - Basic Psychology Credit hours: 3

Essential Technical Courses (33 Credits)

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ACCT 1100 - Financial Accounting I Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1440 - Document Production Credit hours: 4
ACCT 1105 - Financial Accounting II Credit hours: 4
ACCT 1115 - Computerized Accounting Credit hours: 3
ACCT 1120 - Spreadsheet Applications Credit hours: 4
ACCT 1125 - Individual Tax Accounting Credit hours: 3
ACCT 1130 - Payroll Accounting Credit hours: 3
ACCT 2000 - Managerial Accounting Credit hours: 3
ACCT 2120 - Business Tax Accounting Credit hours: 3

Total Hours: 42

Note:

Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information.

Suggested First Semester classes:

ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I Credit hours: 3
FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ACCT 1100 - Financial Accounting I Credit hours: 4
ACCT 1125 - Individual Tax Accounting Credit hours: 3