Accounting and Finance - Accounting - Tax & Payroll Prep - NEW
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.
The following represents one way in which the program of study 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.
Certificate
C25800TP
NC CIP: 52.0304
Day, Online
POS Approved: Fall 2026
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 |
| ACC 121 | Prin of Managerial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 6 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 129 | Individual Income Taxes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ACC 130 | Business Income Taxes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ACC 140 | Payroll Accounting | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 5 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
C25800TP