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Program Description
The Accounting associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the accounting profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Areas covered in this program include maintaining a set of books for business entities, account classifications, subsidiary record accounting, corporate accounting, cost accounting, payroll, computerized accounting, spreadsheet and database fundamentals, tax preparation, and word processing. The program emphasizes a combination of accounting theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized accounting systems.
Length of Program
Six quarters
Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.
Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam
Age
16 years of age or older
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Salary Range
Salary Range for the Accounting associate degree is $15,000-$20,000 annually depending on level of experience.
Job Market
The job market for a person holding an Accounting associate degree is good. Opportunities are available for part-time and full-time positions.
Personal Traits Required
A person pursuing the Accounting associate degree should want to work in an office environment, enjoy working with numbers, enjoy basic math, be able to solve problems, enjoy working with people, have a customer service attitude, have the ability to multi-task, give attention to detail, display a professional appearance, enjoy working with computers and computer application software, and have a strong work ethic. They should be discreet and trustworthy and have a strong aptitude for numbers.
Degree Curriculum
| Course |
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Title |
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Credit
Hours |
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| 1st Quarter |
 |
| ACC 101 |
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Principles of Accounting I |
|
6 |
| BUS 101 |
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Beginning Document Processing |
|
5 |
| ENG 191 |
|
Composition and Rhetoric I |
|
5 |
| SCT 100 |
|
Introduction to Microcomputers |
|
3 |
| |
| 2nd Quarter |
|
| ACC 102 |
|
Principles of Accounting II |
|
6 |
| BUS 108 |
|
Word Processing |
|
7 |
| MAT 191 |
|
College Algebra |
|
5 |
| |
| 3rd Quarter |
|
| ACC 103 |
|
Principles of Accounting III |
|
6 |
| ACC 104 |
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Computerized Accounting |
|
3 |
| ACC 106 |
|
Accounting Spreadsheet Fundamentals |
|
3 |
| ENG 193 |
|
Literature and Composition |
|
5 |
| |
|
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|
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| 4th Quarter |
|
| ACC 151 |
|
Individual Tax Accounting |
|
4 |
| ACC 152 |
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Payroll Accounting |
|
4 |
| SPC 191 |
|
Fundamentals of Speech |
|
5 |
| PSY 191 |
|
Introduction to Psychology |
|
5 |
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| 5th Quarter |
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| SOC 191 |
|
Introduction to Sociology |
|
5 |
| XXX xxx |
|
Occupational Electives |
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8 |
| XXX xxx |
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Electives (from outside the area of specialization) |
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5 |
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|
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| 6th Quarter |
|
| XXX xxx |
|
Occupational Electives |
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12 |
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Total Hours Required |
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102 |
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