Accounting and Finance - Accounting Track REVISED

Curriculum Description

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Accountants and finance professionals assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.

Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. 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 and finance positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies.

This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Diploma in Accounting and Finance with an emphasis in Accounting.

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 D25800P1)

Diploma

D25800AC
NC CIP: 52.0304
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2024

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 120	Prin of Financial Accounting	3	2	0	4
BUS 115	Business Law I	3	0	0	3
Select one:
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	0	2
Select one:
ACC 149	Intro to ACC Spreadsheets	1	3	0	2
	OR
CTS 130	Spreadsheet	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	8	7	0	11

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 121	Prin of Managerial Accounting	3	2	4
ACC 129	Individual Income Taxes	2	2	3
ACC 130	Business Income Taxes	2	2	3
ACC 220	Intermediate Accounting I	3	2	4
BUS 116	Business Law II	3	0	3
	Total:	13	8	17

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BUS 225	Business Finance	2	2	0	3
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	0	3
Select one:
MAT 110	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 152	Statistical Methods I (Global)	(3)	(2)	(0)	(4)
	Total:	7	4	0	9

Total Credit Hours: 37

Additional Information

*Hours will vary depending on course selection.

2018FA State Curriculum Standard Revision; new title and code; repackaged only.
This program was formerly Accounting D25100.
CTE program was formerly Accounting D25100P1.

D25800AC