Accounting and Finance (A25800), AAS

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Purpose

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the “languages of business,” accountants assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations. In addition to course work in accounting principles, theories, and practice, students will study business law, finance, management, and economics. Related skills are developed through the study of communication, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies. With work experience and additional education, and individual may advance in the accounting profession.

Admission Requirements and Special Conditions

A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre college courses to prepare students for the Accounting curriculum.

Special Accreditation Status

Students are eligible to sit for certification exams upon completion of certain courses. Testing Fees may apply.

Program Curriculum

First Semester (Fall)

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
or ACA 122 College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1 (See Note 3)
ACC 111 - Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
or ENG 115 Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
or MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy  Credit Hours: 3
or MAT 152 Statistical Methods I  Credit Hours: 4
or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra  Credit Hours: 4
MKT 223 - Customer Experience Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 13-15 | Lab Hours 4-6 | Credit Hours 16 - 17

Second Semester (Spring)

ACC 120 - Prin of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
ACC 131 - Federal Income Taxes Credit Hours: 3
BUS 137 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
CTS 130 - Spreadsheet Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
or COM 231 Public Speaking Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 13 | Lab Hours 6 | Credit Hours 16

Third Semester (Fall)

ACC 121 - Prin of Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
ACC 140 - Payroll Accounting Credit Hours: 2
or WBL 111 Work Based Learning I Credit Hours: 1
ACC 150 - Accounting Software Applications Credit Hours: 2
BUS 115 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
BUS 160 - Data Analysis/Decision-Making Credit Hours: 3
ECO 251 - Prin of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 12 - 13 | Lab Hours 7 - 10 | Work Experience 0 - 10 | Hours 16 - 17

Fourth Semester (Spring)

ACC 220 - Intermediate Accounting Credit Hours: 4
BUS 125 - Personal Finance Credit Hours: 3
BUS 270 - Professional Development Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/ Fine Arts - Elective Credit Hours: 3
Social/ Behavioral Science - Elective Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 15 | Lab Hours 2 | Credit Hours 16

Total Credit Hours 64 - 66

Additional Curriculum Notes

The Humanities/Fine Arts elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111 , ENG 131, ENG 231 , ENG 232 , ENG 241 , ENG 242 , ENG 261, HUM 110 , HUM 115 , HUM 130 , MUS 110 , MUS 112 , PHI 215 , PHI 240 , REL 110 , REL 211 , REL 212 , REL 221 .
The Social/Behavioral Science elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ECO 151 , ECO 252 , POL 120 , PSY 118 , PSY 150 , SOC 210 , SOC 225 .
Students considering transfer to a four-year institution should take ENG 112 .
Potential Certifications:

Potential Certifications
Upon Completion of Course	Eligible for Certification Test
ACC-152	Quickbooks Certified User
CTS-130	Microsoft Office User Specialist - EXCEL