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
BUS 115 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
ECO 251 - Prin of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 14-15 | Lab Hours 2-4 | Credit Hours 16

Second Semester (Spring)

ACC 120 - Prin of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
ACC 131 - Federal Income Taxes Credit Hours: 3
ECO 252 - Prin of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/ Fine Arts - Elective Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 3 (See Note 3)

Class Hours 13-14 | Lab Hours 6 | Credit Hours 16 or 17

Third Semester (Fall)

ACC 121 - Prin of Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
CTS 130 - Spreadsheet Credit Hours: 3
1^st 8 Weeks
MKT 223 - Customer Service Credit Hours: 3
OST 153 - Office Finance Solutions Credit Hours: 3
2^nd 8 Weeks
ACC 140 - Payroll Accounting Credit Hours: 2
ACC 180 - Practices in Bookkeeping Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 14 | Lab Hours 9 | Credit Hours 18

Fourth Semester (Spring)

ACC 149 - Intro to Acc Spreadsheets Credit Hours: 2
ACC 220 - Intermediate Accounting Credit Hours: 4
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
or ENG 115 - Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3
1^st 8 Weeks
BUS 125 - Personal Finance Credit Hours: 3
2^nd 8 Weeks
BUS 270 - Professional Development Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 13 | Lab Hours 5 | Credit Hours 15

Total Credit Hours 65 - 66

Additional Curriculum Notes

The Humanities/Fine Arts electives 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, or REL 221 .
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-180	Quickbooks Certified User
CTS-130	Microsoft Office User Specialist - EXCEL