Accounting Technology (AAS.ACC)

The Accounting Technology program provides a solid foundation in accounting skills for students who choose to enter the workforce at the end of two academic years of study. Typical job responsibilities include gathering information used for financial reports and payroll, using accounting software to maintain and update accounting records, and documenting and recording financial data such as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
BUS-095
Fundamentals of Accounting 
BUS-095
Fundamentals of Accounting
An introduction to basic accounting principles and techniques designed to give the student a general knowledge of accounting practices and terminology. Students will work through the accounting cycle for both a service and retail business.

Course Outline
3.0
BUS-142
Introduction to Business 
BUS-142
Introduction to Business
Covers the objectives, organization and role of business in the free-enterprise system. The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of business and to provide a framework into which specialized fields may be studied.

Course Outline
3.0
CIS-160
Practical Software Applications 
CIS-160
Practical Software Applications
Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
3.0
BUS-094
Business Math 
BUS-094
Business Math
Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world - fractions, decimals, percentages, elementary algebra, banking, buying and selling, payroll and interest. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts through the use of mathematics.

Course Outline
OR
MAT 1--
Math Elective 
MAT 1--
Math Elective


*
3.0
ENG-095
Business English 
ENG-095
Business English
Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage and sentence structure.

Course Outline
OR
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway 
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway
Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.

Course Outline
OR
ENG-120
Composition I 
ENG-120
Composition I
Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.

Course Outline
*
3.0

Semester Totals

15.0
Second Semester
BUS-221
Financial Accounting 
BUS-221
Financial Accounting
A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements.

Course Outline
*
3.0
ECO-130
The American Economy 
ECO-130
The American Economy
Combines macroeconomics and microeconomics and focuses on basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation, unemployment types and structure of competition, fiscal and monetary policy and international economic problems.

Course Outline
OR
ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro) 
ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro)
Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy.

Course Outline
3.0
BUS-141
Business Communications 
BUS-141
Business Communications
Provides students with practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication in business settings.

Course Outline
3.0
BUS-251
Principles of Management 
BUS-251
Principles of Management
Provides an overview of how managers utilize planning, organization, leadership and control in order to ensure that a firm achieves its goals in the most efficient way possible.

Course Outline
3.0
BUS-200
Legal Environ/Business 
BUS-200
Legal Environ/Business
An introduction to legal systems and law, especially the U.S. legal system. Business-legal relationships in the areas of criminal law, torts, product liability and contracts are examined. Consumer, labor and environmental law are studied.

Course Outline
3.0

Semester Totals

15.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
BUS-096
Federal Tax Accounting 
BUS-096
Federal Tax Accounting
Focuses on a practical study of the fundamentals of taxation and the current federal revenue act as it relates to individuals.

Course Outline
FA
3.0
BUS-222
Managerial Accounting 
BUS-222
Managerial Accounting
Examines managerial accounting concepts including cost classification, job order and process cost systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, absorption and variable costing, budgeting, standard costs, variance analysis, relevant costs for decision-making, activity-based costing and capital budgeting.

Course Outline
*
3.0
BUS-060
Automated Ofc Procedures 
BUS-060
Automated Ofc Procedures
Students manage office activities using computer software and equipment in a simulated office environment. Students use word processing, electronic mail and calendaring and other specialized software.

Course Outline
*
3.0
BUS-086
Statistics for Business 
BUS-086
Statistics for Business
Develops a working knowledge of some of the statistical tools used in business analysis and decision making.

Course Outline
FA
3.0
CIS-094
Excel 
CIS-094
Excel
The basics of the Excel software package will be covered. This includes spreadsheet basics, formulas, functions, charting, data management and collaborative tools. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
2.0
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BUS or CIS Elective 
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BUS or CIS Elective


2.0

Semester Totals

16.0
Second Semester
BUS-099
Computerized Accounting 
BUS-099
Computerized Accounting
A capstone course that reinforces financial accounting concepts and procedures through the use of personal computers and popular commercial software. A comprehensive study of computerized accounting systems in both service and merchandising environments.

Course Outline
*
3.0
BUS-098
Intermediate Accounting 
BUS-098
Intermediate Accounting
Provides an in-depth study of accounting theory and current practice. Includes the development of accounting theory, the format and content of the financial statements and emphasizes revenue recognition and assets.

Course Outline
*SP
3.0
BUS-077
Payroll Accounting 
BUS-077
Payroll Accounting
Focuses on fundamental skills and basic knowledge in the area of business payroll. Includes calculation of gross pay and payroll taxes. Covers journalizing and posting of payroll-related journal entries and completion of payroll tax forms.

Course Outline
SP OR
BUS-097
Principles of Cost Accounting 
BUS-097
Principles of Cost Accounting
A study of job order, process and standard cost systems and management's uses of cost information for planning and control.

Course Outline
SP
3.0
BUS-079
Professional Development 
BUS-079
Professional Development
Designed as a pre-employment course. Areas of study include job professionalism and communication.

Course Outline
*SP
3.0
BUS-087
Accounting Internship 
BUS-087
Accounting Internship
Designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student. The position must be approved by the accounting program coordinator before the student registers for the course.

Course Outline
* OR
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BUS or CIS Elective 
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BUS or CIS Elective


3.0

Semester Totals

15.0

Total Program Hours

61.0