Accounting Online - Accounting Assistant Diploma

Related Programs:

The Accounting certificate is awarded after successful completion of first semester courses.
The Accounting Assistant diploma is awarded after successful completion of the first and second semesters courses.
The Accounting AAS degree is awarded after successful completion of the complete two-year program.

information about the online version of the programs can be found at the links below:
The Accounting online certificate
The Accounting Assistant online diploma
The Accounting online AAS degree

West Burlington campus and/or online (Keokuk campus offers select courses)

Program Information

Accounting Online - Diploma

The Accounting program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills for entry-level accounting positions. The program will also take the student through balance sheets, financial statements, income tax analysis, and cost accounting.

Summary Sheet

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Curriculum Information

Curriculum Sequence
Fall Semester I	Course Title	Credit
ACC-111	INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING	3
ACC-161	PAYROLL ACCOUNTING	3
ACC-311	COMPUTER ACCOUNTING	3
CSC-110	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS	3
BUS-102	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	3
	Semester Total:	15
Spring Semester I	Course Title	Credit
ACC-142	FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING	3
ACC-261	INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING	3
ECN-120	PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS	3
PSY-111	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	3
ENG-105	COMPOSITION I	3
	Semester Total:	15
	PROGRAM TOTAL:	30

Course Descriptions

ACC-111 - INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
An introduction to financial accounting theory and practice, with an emphasis on the accounting cycle and computer application thereof. This course is designed for non-business majors.
ACC-161 - PAYROLL ACCOUNTING
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
Payroll accounting emphasizes the methods of computing wages and salaries, the methods of keeping records, and the preparation of government reports. Extensive coverage of federal and state laws impacting payroll accounting is provided. During the course of the semester, students will explore numerous manual and computerized payroll systems.
ACC-311 - COMPUTER ACCOUNTING
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
Studies payroll records and payroll taxes imposed by state and federal agencies. The course will focus on computerized accounting records, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, depreciation and payroll systems.
CSC-110 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
This course provides an introduction to computer concepts. The student will use the Windows operating system, presentation software, electronic spreadsheet software, database management software and word processing software. Microcomputer hardware and software as well as the processing concepts associated with each will be discussed. The course will also include information on file management, the Internet, virus protection, and e-mail basics as applicable to the academic world as well as the business environment. Lab time outside class is required to complete projects.
BUS-102 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
An overview of contemporary business principles touching on all the major functional areas of business and trends that are shaping today's business environment. Understanding the fundamental pillars of the business environment -- globalization, technology, and ethics -- is a crucial component in this course.
ACC-142 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
An introduction to financial accounting theory and practice with emphasis on the use and interpretation of financial statements.
ACC-261 - INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
Coverage of income tax returns for individuals, including filing requirements, gross income inclusions and exclusions, dependency requirements, itemized deductions, etc.
ECN-120 - PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
An introductory course in economics emphasizing macroeconomic theory and policy. The major topics will include economic systems, national income, national output, fiscal and monetary policy, unemployment, inflation, and, as time permits, international trade.
PSY-111 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
A basic course in the understanding of behavior, designed to give the student a scientific background in the fundamental problems and techniques covered in the field of psychology.
ENG-105 - COMPOSITION I
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics, and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process, and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisites: Meet minimum placement test score requirement.