Accounting


Program Overview

 

Using a hands-on learning approach this program teaches the skills and procedures used in measuring, recording, analyzing, and communicating financial information. Various aspects of the accounting profession are covered including income taxes, payroll accounting, cost accounting, business law, and business communications. This program prepares students to take the ACAT test to become an Accredited Business Advisor (ABA). The accounting program provides the foundation for a wide variety of professional business opportunities.

 

Program Overview

Program Plan


Bookkeeping Certificate - 29 credits

ENGL 1276 College Composition  (4)
ACCP 1210 Principles of Accounting I  (4)
ACCP 1214 Payroll Accounting  (2)
ASCP 1231 Business Math  (3)
ACCP 1252 Principles of Accounting II  (4)
ACCP 1258 Computerized Accounting  (3)
ACCP 1260 Computerized Accounting  (3)
ACCP 2260 Cost Accounting I  (4)
COCP 1201 Microsoft OS Basics  (2)
PTCG 1225 Job Seeking (1)



A.A.S. Degree - 34 additional credits

PHIL 1270 Critical Thinking Skills  (3)
SPCH 1270 Introduction to Speech  (3)
General Education Goal Area #4
(Mathematics/logical Reasoning)  (3)
General Education Electives  (3)
ACCP 1201 Business Law  (3)
ACCP 2250 Intermediate Accounting I   (4)
ACCP 2265 Income Taxes
ACCP 2290 Accounting Comprehensive Review  (3)
ASCP 1265 Business Communications  (3)
MGMT 1200 Principles of Management  (3)
MGMT 1205 Introduction to Business  (3)

 

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Career and Employment Information

 

Job Outlook

Employment of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is projected to grow by 12 percent during the 2006-16 decade, which is as fast as the average for all occupations. Due its size, this occupation will have among the largest numbers of new jobs arise, about 264,000 over the projections decade.


Some job openings are expected to result from job growth, but even more openings will stem from the need to replace existing workers who leave. Each year, numerous jobs will become available as clerks transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force.


Earnings

In May 2006, the median wage and salary earnings of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks were $30,560. The middle half of the occupation earned between $24,540 and $37,780. The top 10 percent of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks more than $46,020, and the bottom 10 percent earned less than $19,760.



This employment information is from the U.S. Department of Labor. For the detailed report, click here. 

  

Cost of Program

The cost of this program per credit is $144.71. 


Certificate: 29 credits = $4,196.59 + $850 (est. books & supplies) = $5,046.59

A.A.S. Degree: 63 credits = $9,116.73 + $1,700 (est. books & supplies) = $10,816.73