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.

The second year of the Accounting program is comprised of advanced level courses to increase the skill level of the student and thus contribute to potentially more rapid advancement upon employment.

This program is offered in West Burlington, Keokuk, and online. Keokuk students will be required to enroll in courses at either the West Burlington campus, online, or both to complete this program.

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 semester courses.

The Accounting AAS degree is awarded after successful completion of the complete two-year program.

*Certificate and diploma can be earned one time.

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Curriculum Sequence

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Fall Semester I	Course Title	Credit
ACC-161	Payroll Accounting	3
CSC-110	Introduction to Computers	3
ENG-105	Composition I	3
Take 1 of 2 courses
ACC-131	Principles of Accounting I	4
ACC-142	Financial Accounting	3
Take 1 of 2 courses
BUS-102	Introduction to Business	3
MAT-140	Finite Math	3
Take WBL-155 as 1 credit
WBL-155	Job Shadowing: Job Shadowing: Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management	1-2
	TOTAL CREDITS	16 - 17

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Spring Semester I	Course Title	Credit
ACC-261	Income Tax Accounting	3
BCA-152	Comprehensive Spreadsheets	3
BUS-180	Business Ethics	3
BUS-185	Business Law I	3
Take 1 of 2 courses
ACC-132	Principles of Accounting II	4
MAT-165	Business Calculus	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	15 - 16

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Fall Semester II	Course Title	Credit
ACC-231	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACC-332	Computer Accounting - QuickBooks	2
MAT-156	Statistics	3
SPC-112	Public Speaking	3
Take 1 of 2 courses
HUM-287	Leadership Development Studies	3
ECN-130	Principles of Microeconomics	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	15

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Spring Semester II	Course Title	Credit
ACC-146	Managerial Accounting	3
ACC-232	Intermediate Accounting II	4
(Take BUS-290 and BUS-932) OR (BUS-186 and ENG-106)
BUS-290	Employment Search/Workplace Success	1
BUS-932	Business Internship	3
BUS-186	Business Law II	3
ENG-106	Composition II	3
Take 1 of 2 courses
ECN-120	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
SOC-114	Conflict Resolution in the Workplace	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	14 - 16

ACC-131 - Principles of Accounting I

Lecture: 4

Credit: 4

This first course covering the principles of accounting introduces the basic terms, concepts and procedures of accounting. The course is intended for students who will major in accounting or have chosen a career which requires extensive use of accounting information. During the course, the focus will be on the completion of the accounting cycle, including the preparation of journal entries, posting to the ledger, and the preparation of adjusting entries, financial statements and closing entries at the end of the accounting period. Special attention will also be given to special journals and subsidiary ledgers, the information needed to account for merchandising businesses, and the special accounting procedures related to cash, receivables, payables and systems of control.

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-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. Corequisite: ACC-131 or ACC-142.

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 of 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.

MAT-140 - Finite Math

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is designed for Business and Social Science majors. It introduces them to matrix solutions, to linear equations, linear programming, matrix algebra, mathematics of finance, computer applications, value of slope of a line and exponential/logarithmic functions. Application problems are taken from Business Management and Social Science areas. Prerequisite: MAT-120 with a minimum grade of C- or meet minimum placement testing requirements.

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. Prerequisite: Meet minimum test score requirements.

WBL-155 - Job Shadowing: Job Shadowing: Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management

Lecture: 0.5-1

Lab: 1-2

Credit: 1-2

Students in this course will explore the fields of Business, Finance, Marketing and Management while developing research skills, professionalism and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs, professional requirements and develop a basic knowledge of an organization's structure and values.

ACC-132 - Principles of Accounting II

Lecture: 4

Credit: 4

The second course in the Principles of Accounting continues to study the terms, concepts, principles and procedures of financial accounting. This course will begin with a continuation of the first semester's focus upon the accounting methods required by specific accounting problems. Later in the semester, the focus will change to consider the different accounting methods prescribed for partnerships or corporations and to the analysis of financial statements. Prerequisite: ACC-131.

MAT-165 - Business Calculus

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is intended for Business Management and Social Science majors. It introduces them to theorems for finding derivatives, applications to maximum and minimum, related rates, graphing of functions, marginal cost and revenue, supply and demand, partial derivatives, antiderivatives, definite integral, tests for increasing and decreasing functions, concavity, maximum and minimum of functions of more than one variable, area under a curve, separable differential equations, growth and decay and applications of above to Business Management and Social Sciences. Prerequisites: 3 years of high school college prep math AND meet minimum placement testing score requirements, MAT-120 with a minimum grade of C or MAT-140 with a minimum grade of C-.

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.

BCA-152 - Comprehensive Spreadsheets

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course covers concepts of spreadsheets and their applications to business. Introductory topics include spreadsheet creation, data manipulation, file sharing and protection, formatting, use of functions and formulas, and charts. Advanced topics will include creating macros, filtering, importing and exporting data and numerical and trend analysis. Application to business situations will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CSC-110.

BUS-180 - Business Ethics

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course introduces philosophical ethical theory and its application to business decisions. It considers theories of economic justice, social responsibility of corporations, regulation, conflict of interest and obligations, ethics of advertising, product quality and safety, environmental responsibility, hiring practices and rights of employers and employees.

BUS-185 - Business Law I

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

The legal environment of business. The study of contract requirements, personal property and bailments, as time permits.

ACC-231 - Intermediate Accounting I

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

This first course in Intermediate Accounting examines the generally accepted accounting principles applied in income determination and balance sheet presentation. The primary purpose is the preparation of financial statements in a meaningful, understandable and adequate manner for the external user. After a preliminary review of the basic accounting process, the content and format of the income statement and balance sheet, the course material will specifically consider the balance sheet classifications of cash, temporary investments, receivables, inventories, plant and intangible assets. Prerequisite: ACC-132 or ACC-142.

ACC-332 - Computer Accounting - QuickBooks

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

This course is designed to apply the fundamental accounting principles in a computerized environment by using the text/workbook combined with computerized standard accounting software package. Also electronic spreadsheets will be explored. A prior knowledge of accounting is required and knowledge of Windows will be helpful. It is necessary that each student be able to set aside lab time to complete assignments, either in the computer labs or a similar computer with computerized standard accounting software package. Prerequisite: ACC-131 or ACC-142. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ACC-111.

HUM-287 - Leadership Development Studies

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills. The course integrates readings from the humanities, experiential exercises, films/videos and contemporary readings on leadership.

ECN-130 - Principles of Microeconomics

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

An introductory course in economics emphasizing micro-economic theory and contemporary problems. The major topics will include a description of the United States economy; demand and supply, price, output, and wage determination; domestic problems; international economics and the world economy.

MAT-156 - Statistics

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is an applied course in statistics, designed to introduce students to some of the concepts, symbols, procedures and vocabulary used in the field of statistics. Topics covered in this course include: organizing and graphing data, descriptive statistics, probability, various distributions, the sampling distribution of the mean, estimating a population mean, confidence intervals, inferential statistics (hypothesis testing), comparing two population parameters, analysis of variance, correlation, simple linear and multiple regression, contingency tables and nonparametric statistics, (time permitting). Prerequisites: MAT-092 or MAT-099 with a minimum grade of C- or meet minimum placement testing requirements.

SPC-112 - Public Speaking

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course examines both the theoretical and practical basis of speech communication, particularly public speaking. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery and audience analysis.

ACC-146 - Managerial Accounting

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is designed as a broad, yet practical course in managerial accounting procedures. After preliminary consideration of the three cost elements of raw materials, labor and factory overhead, the costing concept will be applied to both job-order and process costing. Though the course will focus upon the procedures needed for manufacturers, consideration will also be given to service and merchandising entities. Finally, these procedures will be utilized for managerial decision making through Cost-Volume-Profit analysis, standard costing, analysis of variances and budget analysis. Prerequisite: ACC-131 or ACC-142.

ACC-232 - Intermediate Accounting II

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

A continuation of ACC-231, this course will continue to examine the generally accepted accounting principles as applied to income determination and balance sheet preparation. The course will specifically consider the classification, recognition and valuation of current liabilities, bonds and other long-term liabilities, stockholders’ equity, dividends, dilutive securities and their effect on earnings per share, leases, pensions and income taxes. The course will conclude with coverage of the Statement of Cash Flows. Prerequisite: ACC-231.

BUS-290 - Employment Search/Workplace Success

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

A discussion of field experience problems and study of new occupational information will be presented. An internship paper covering the experience will be submitted. Corequisite: BUS-932.

BUS-932 - Business Internship

On Job Training: 12

Credit: 3

This course is designed to provide the Administrative Professional student with practical experience in a business office prior to completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree. The internship is an extension of the curriculum and provides meaningful experience related to the student's area of interest. The student is overseen by the program coordinator and by an appointed supervisor at the internship worksite. Corequisite: BUS-290.

BUS-186 - Business Law II

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A continuation of BUS-185 in the area of: sales, principal agent relationships, commercial paper, creditors rights and secured transactions, real property and bankruptcy. Prerequisite: BUS-185.

ENG-106 - Composition II

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A continuation of study of the principles of writing begun in ENG-105. Emphasis is placed on persuasive writing, critical analysis and the MLA research paper. Time will also be spent exploring print and electronic research sources and learning effective research strategies. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: ENG-105, with a minimum grade of C-.

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.

SOC-114 - Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Conflict Resolution in the Workplace will study conflict resolution theories and applications in the workplace. The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop their own effective interpersonal conflict resolution skills as well as skills needed to help employees resolve their conflicts with one another and the skills needed to negotiate contracts. Students will also be introduced to theories and skills needed to apply culturally sensitive principles to conflict resolution.

Renee Smith - Professor - Business

Email: rsmith1@scciowa.edu
AA & AAS, Southeastern Community College
BA, Buena Vista University
MBA, Grand Canyon University

Sau Kuen Yam - Instructor - Accounting

Email: syam@scciowa.edu
BA, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
MA, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
MS, Grand Canyon University
Additional study: University of Oregon