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Accounting

Curriculum Description

The Accounting curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the “language 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 communications, 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, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies. With work experience and additional education, an individual may advance in the accounting profession.

The following represents one way in which the diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. (CTE-Y D25100P1)

Diploma

D25100 REVISED
NC CIP: 52.0301
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2014

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE 3 2 0 4
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 3 0 0 3
  Total: 6 2 0 7

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Accounting 3 2 0 4
ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes 2 2 0 3
  Total: 5 4 0 7

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 130 Business Income Taxes 2 2 0 3
Select one:
Business Finance (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Work-Based Learning I NEW 2014 0 0 10 1
  Total: 2 2 10 4

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE 1 2 0 2
___ ___ Natural Science/Mathematics Elective * * * 3
  Total: 1 2 0 5

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 115 Business Law I REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3
  Total: 5 2 0 6

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 220 Intermediate Accounting I 3 2 0 4
BUS 116 Business Law II 3 0 0 3
  Total: 6 2 0 7

Total Credit Hours: 36

Additional Information

Natural Science/Mathematics Elective - Select one course: MAT 110, MAT 143, MAT 152

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

D25100 REVISED
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