Accounting, which is often called the ?language of business,?
provides essential information about the economic activities of a business
to its owners, its creditors, and other groups. The two-year accounting
technology program is designed to prepare students for mid-level accounting
positions, such as full-charge bookkeepers or clerical supervisors in
business and industry. Emphasis is placed on generally accepted accounting
principles and internal accounting procedures, as well as computer applications.
Although the degree plan contains courses which may be applicable to
a four-year accounting degree, it is primarily designed to prepare the
student for immediate job placement. Students pursuing a bachelor?s degree
in accounting should refer to the Associate of Science in Business Administration
sections of this catalog and see a counselor prior to registration.
Students
desiring a less comprehensive program that includes some accounting procedures
and practices should consider the Accounting Technician Certificate or
Advanced Accounting Technician Certificate.
Students who have not had
high school accounting or who have not worked in accounting may wish
to take ACNT 1303, Introduction to Accounting I, before taking ACCT 2401,
Principles of Accounting I-Financial.
Students should plan to take a
capstone course, as listed below, in their last semester and should speak
with an accounting advisor prior to registering for the final semester. |
