Accounting Diploma

AC12

Program Description

The accounting 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)

Employment Opportunities

Accounting assistant, accounting clerk, audit clerk, bookkeeper

Curriculum

Essential General Education Core Courses (8 Credits)

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

Choose ONE of the Following

EMPL 1000 - Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development Credit hours: 2
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: 41

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