Accounting

Balancing Numbers, Values and Human Interests

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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 62

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About This Program

Our Accounting program will teach you the math, organization and communication skills necessary for beginning a career as a junior accountant, accounting trainee, accounts receivable or accounts payable technician, or tax examiner.

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Semester 1

Students who enter the College at the MATH 161 - Precalculus I level or higher can complete this program in 62 credits. Students who enter the College at a lower level on the Math placement exam will need to take FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra, and thus will need 65 credits to graduate.

A grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average) is required for graduation.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
BUSL 101 - Navigating Leadership and Business Professions	3 credits	BUSL 101 must be taken in the first 12 credits	Major Course
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	3 credits	ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better is a prerequisite for ENGL 102	Writing, Research, Info Lit 1
MATH 151 - Linear Mathematics or higher	3 credits	Students who have not yet demonstrated readiness for MATH 151 or higher, either by placing at the MATH 161 level or above or by passing FNMT 118: Intermediate Algebra with a grade of "C" or better, will need to pass FNMT 118 with a grade of "C" or better before taking MATH 151. Students who take FNMT 118: Intermediate Algebra will need 65 credits to graduate.	Quantitative Reasoning
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology	3 credits		Technological Competency
ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting	4 credits	ACCT 101 is the first course in a 4 course sequence, with a grade of "C" or better is necessary to continue to ACCT 102.	Major Course

Notes:

This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate's degree. If planning to transfer to an AACSB accredited bachelor’s degree program, please consult with an advisor
Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate’s degree in two years
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting	3 credits	ACCT 101 (with a grade of "C" or better) is a prerequisite	Major Course
ACCT 103 - Microcomputers in Accounting	3 credits	ACCT 101 (with a grade of "C" or better) is a prerequisite	Major Course
ECON 181 - Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics)	3 credits	FNMT 118 or higher is a prerequisite	Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	3 credits	ENGL 101 (with a grade of "C" or better) is a prerequisite	Writing, Research, Info Lit 2
MNGT 121 - Introduction to Business	3 credits	MNGT 121 is a prerequisite for MNGT 141: may be taken concurrently	Major Course

Notes:

Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Start planning for transfer:
- Did you know our dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities?
- Learn more about our transfer agreements and use our interactive search tool for your program’s transfer options
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 3

A grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average) is required for graduation.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
MNGT 141 - Principles of Management	3 credits	MNGT 121 is a prerequisite: may be taken concurrently	Major Course
ACCT 201 - Intermediate Accounting I	3 credits	ACCT 101 is a prerequisite. ACCT 201 is a prerequisite for ACCT 202.	Major Course
ECON 182 - Principles of Economics (Microeconomics)	3 credits	FNMT 118 or higher is a prerequisite	Major Course
ECON 112 - Statistics I	4 credits	FNMT 118 or higher than FNMT 118 on placement test	Major Course
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication	3 credits		Oral Communication/Creative Expression

Notes:

Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ACCT 202 - Intermediate Accounting II	3 credits	ACCT 201 is a prerequisite	Major Course
EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors) CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I or BIO 106 - General Biology I or PHYS 111 - General Physics I or higher	3 or 4 credits	If planning to transfer, choose your science course according to your transfer requirements	Scientific Reasoning
ACCT 215 - Nonprofit Accounting or Accounting Elective with Department Head approval.	3 or 4 credits	Other ACCT electives currently include ACCT 203 Cost Accounting, ACCT 206 Auditing, ACCT 208 Tax Accounting, and ACCT 250 Advanced Accounting.	Directed Elective
ECON 114 - Statistics II	3 credits	ECON 112 is a prerequisite	Major Course
MNGT 262 - Business Law	3 credits		Major Course

Notes:

Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
Finalize your transfer plans:
- Meet with a counselor at your selected dual admissions transfer college
- Meet with one of our College’s counselors or an advisor to review transfer requirements
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship

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Launch Your Career in Accounting

Accountant and Auditors - est. salary $89,547
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks - est. salary $47,910
Credit Analyst - est. salary $98,921
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk - est. salary $50,407

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Career Outlook

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Median Salary of a Financial Manager

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Number of Jobs in the Region

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10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Financial Managers

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Financial Managers

Direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department.
Starting Pay: $90,000

Typical Tasks

Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.
Recruit staff members.
Prepare operational or risk reports for management analysis.
Evaluate data pertaining to costs to plan budgets.

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