About Accounting
Program Description
From the Catalog
Accounting is the language of business. After completion of the Accounting Program, students will be capable of dealing with the facts and figures essential to intelligent decision making in business. Students who train in accounting will find that our curriculum will prepare them for immediate employment upon completion of their program of study. The Accountant A.A.S. degree and the Accountant diploma will prepare students to take the Registered Accounting Practitioner (RAP) certification exam. It will also familiarize them with topics covered in the Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) and Enrolled Agents (EA) certification exams.
Program Core Competencies (Common)
As a result of completing this program, the student will be able to:
- Record transactions
- Perform end of accounting period procedures
- Prepare financial statements
- Attain proficiency in spreadsheet applications
- Develop a basic understanding of general ledger software
- Communicate effectively
Accounting Technician - Common Plus
- Prepare a master budget
- Apply tax concepts to individuals returns
Accountant - Common Plus
- Develop internal controls
- Prepare, analyze and interpret financial information
Prerequisite Courses for all Programs
The student should have average to above average ability in reasoning and reading comprehension. Students should be proficient in basic communications and basic math. Discretion, judgment, and initiative are also important. Employers seek accountants who have common sense, sound judgment, ambition, dependability, poise and talent.
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