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Accounting Programs

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Associate in Science Degree - (60 Credits)

Program Description
The Accounting program is a career-laddered, competency-based program that utilizes an integrated systems approach to learning about accounting information systems (AIS). Upon satisfactory completion of 60 credits, the student earns an Associate in Science degree. Graduates are prepared to perform at the paraprofessional level in public accounting; act (in a supervised environment) as a full charge bookkeeper or tax preparer; or independently administer an AIS subsystem, such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Payroll, etc.

A combination of accounting, information technology and general business classes makes up the program. The focus of the program is on the use of accounting information systems as a management tool. Students gain a perspective as to the role of the AIS as a component of a complete management information system, as well as gaining the tools and techniques necessary to maintain the AIS at a highly effective level of functioning.

Paid and unpaid accounting internship positions help students acquire practical workplace skills. Maintenance of student portfolios of accomplishments and an active graduate placement program help students gain jobs at their highest effective functional level.

Curriculum

Certificate of Achievement - (30 Credits)

Program Description
The Accounting program is a career-laddered, competency-based program that utilizes an integrated systems approach to learning about accounting information systems (AIS). Upon satisfactory completion of 30 credits, the student earns a Certificate of Achievement. Graduates are prepared to perform at the entry-level (clerk) in public accounting; act as an assistant to a full charge bookkeeper or tax preparer; or assist in the maintenance of an AIS subsystem, such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Payroll, etc.

A combination of accounting, information technology, and general business classes makes up the program. The focus of the certificate program is on the maintenance of an accounting information system, or selected components of an AIS. Students gain some perspective as to the role of the AIS as a component of a complete management information system, as well as learning the basic tools and techniques necessary to assist in the maintenance of the AIS.

An active graduate placement program helps students gain jobs at their highest effective functional level.

Curriculum

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