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Accounting Technology

Budgets, books, statistics, spreadsheets. Would you be comfortable with any of these terms in your job description? Your career opportunities and potential for advancement in the accounting field multiply greatly with the attainment of this degree. The program prepares you for accounting-related positions in industry, federal, state and local government, and public accounting. Upon completion, you will have a thorough understanding of accounting principles and theory and the ability to apply this knowledge to problem situations.

There are four options within this program:

Students may choose to pursue and A.S. degree and earn technical certificates while completing the requirements for the degree, or pursue one or more certificate programs to develop or upgrade their skills in a particular field. Contact an advisor or counselor to determine the career education path that is best for you.

Accounting Technology (2201)

Associate in Science

This program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Cost

Estimated cost of tuition is $4,250 (tuition rated for Florida residents, as of 7/07). Contact program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).

Curriculum

Course Number and Title
Credits
General Education
ENC 1101 English Composition I
3
MAC 1105 College Algebra
3
ECO 2013 Principles of Economics I
3
  *Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
  *Humanities
3
  Credit Hours
15

Required Professional Courses
GEB 1011 Introduction to Business
3
ACG 2021 Financial Accounting
4
OST 2335 Applied Business Communications
3
ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting
3
ACG 2100 Intermediate Accounting I
3
TAX 2000 Individual Taxes
3
ACG 2110 Intermediate Accounting II
3
ACG 2450 Computerized General Ledger
Accounting
3
BUL 2131 Business Law I
3
CGS 1100 Microsoft Applications for Business and Economics
3
CGS 2512 Spreadsheet Concepts and Practices
3
OST 1581 Professional Development in the
Work Environment
3
ACG 2680 Introduction to Forensic Accounting
  or ACG 2500 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
3
ACG 1943 Internship
3
  Credit Hours
43

Professional Electives (minimum 6 credit hours)
BUL 2242 Business Law II
3
CGS 2542 Database Concepts for Microcomputers
3
ECO 2023 Principles of Economics II
3
FIN 2100 Personal Finance
3
MAN 2021 Principles of Management
3
OST 1355 Introduction to Information and
Records Management
3
ACG 2680 Introduction to Forensic Accounting
  or ACG 2500 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
3
APA 2501 Payroll Accounting
2
  Credit Hours
6
 
Total Credit Hours
64

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.

Note

This associate in science degree program is intended primarily for students who desire to complete an associate in science degree and become employed. Students who decide to pursue university transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements. For details refer to the university transfer guide.

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