2013-2014 Catalog

Accounting Diploma

D25100

The Diploma in Accounting is designed to introduce students to the basic principles and technical skills associated with accounting. Topics include accounting principles, income taxes, payroll accounting, and computerized accounting. Upon completion, students should have skills that are useful for accounting clerk positions.

Gainful Employment Information

General Education

Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
ENG 111Expository Writing

3

FA, SP, SU
ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting

3

FA, SP, SU

Mathematics

(Select 3-4 SHC from the following courses)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
MAT 155Statistical Analysis

3

FA, SP, SU
And

MAT 155AStatistical Analysis Lab

1

FA, SP, SU
Or

MAT 161College Algebra

3

FA, SP, SU
And

MAT 161ACollege Algebra Lab

1

FA, SP, SU
 

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

3

FA, SP

Major Courses

Core Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
ACC 120Principles of Financial Accounting

4

FA, SP, SU
ACC 121Principles of Managerial Accounting

4

SP, SU
ACC 129Individual Income Taxes

3

FA
BUS 115Business Law I

3

FA, SP, SU

Other Major Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
ACC 140Payroll Accounting

2

SP
ACC 150Accounting Software Applications

2

FA, SP
BUS 121Business Math

3

FA, SP, SU
CIS 110Introduction to Computers

3

FA, SP, SU
CTS 130Spreadsheet

3

FA, SP, SU
ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics

3

FA, SU
OST 136Word Processing

3

FA, SP, SU

Total Credit Hours: 42