Accounting
The Accounting Program will allow students to develop essential skills necessary for industry. Students will learn to understand the financial world through the use of ledgers, financial statements, and budgets. This degree introduces students to courses such as computerized accounting, managerial accounting, and spreadsheet development.
Program Outcomes
- Utilize software to perform accounting tasks.
- Record transactions for all types of accounting transactions applying GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Prepare and analyze accounting reports.
- Define accounting terminology.
- Demonstrate ethical written and verbal skills.
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
Professional Ethics and Confidentiality
Adaptability
Career Information
A degree in Accounting provides opportunities in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Auditing Clerks, Tax Examiners and Collectors, Revenue Agents, Billing Cost and Rate Clerks, Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks, Procurement Clerks, Bill and Account Collectors, Billing and Posting Clerks.
| Course | Title | SCH |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ACNT 1303 | Intro to Accounting | 3 |
| ACNT 1331 | Federal Income Tax: Individual | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures I | 3 |
| POFT 1313 | Professional Workforce Preparation | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACNT 1329 | Payroll and Business Tax Accounting | 3 |
| ITSW 1301 | Introduction to Word Processing | 3 |
| POFT 1321 | Business Math | 3 |
| POFT 2312 | Business Correspondence & Communication | 3 |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACNT 1311 | Introduction to Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECON 2301/ECON 2302 | Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| XXXX x3xx | Humanities | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ACNT 2302 | Accounting Capstone | 3 |
| ACNT 2386 | Internship-Accounting Technology/Technician & Bookkeeping | 3 |
| POFI 2350 | Databases | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
| course | title | sch |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ACNT 1303 | Intro to Accounting | 3 |
| ACNT 1331 | Federal Income Tax: Individual | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures I | 3 |
| POFT 1313 | Professional Workforce Preparation | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACNT 1329 | Payroll & Business Tax Accounting | 3 |
| ITSW 1301 | Introduction to Word Processing | 3 |
| POFT 1321 | Business Math | 3 |
| POFT 2312 | Business Correspondence & Communication | 3 |
| Total | 30 | |
Students may pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Students may pursue certification in bookkeeping, QuickBooks, or payroll accounting
What kind of salary can I expect?
According to O*NET OnLine the role of accounting has a median salary of $16.36 per hous. Other areas of the state have a slightly higher salary range.
How long does it take to complete the Accounting Technology degree?
Students are able to complete an associate degree in two years. The length of time to complete a degree may be reduced if students enroll in more than fall and spring semesters or if they earn advanced placement. A certificate usually takes one year to complete.
Do you offer internships for this degree?
There are internship opportunities for accounting students. Typically, during your final semester on campus, students work as an intern at a local industry. The internship experience can be placed on your resume as work experience. Many internship experiences have led to networking opportunities and full-time employement.
Kellie Buckner
Program Director
Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201A
409-984-6418
bucknerkc@lsxythnjy.com
Sheila Guillot
Instructor
Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201B
409-984-6381
guillsr@lsxythnjy.com
Business & Accounting Society
Alpha Beta Gamma
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Contact
- Kellie Buckner
- Program Director
- Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201A
- 409-984-6418
- bucknerkc@lsxythnjy.com
Academic Transfer Degree
Leads to a BBA degree in Accounting at a four-year college/university or certification in bookkeeping, QuickBooks, or payroll accounting