Accounting Technology [2005]

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Associate in Science Degree

(60 Credit Hours)

Program Manager

Marina Cosgrove
941-408-1486
CosgroM@SCF.edu

Program Goal

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment immediately after graduation to enter the accounting profession in a variety of positions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making
Manage business information using appropriate software
Demonstrate effective business communication skills
Evaluate business and financial information to support internal decision making
Participate in work-based learning experiences
Prepare governmental tax forms, including individual income tax, payroll tax, and sales tax
Consider the implications of professional values, ethics, and attitudes in business
Prepare or develop strategic or organizational skills
Analyze various components of personal financial matters

General Education Courses:

ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours)
Mathematics Choose from Area II, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
Social Sciences Choose from Area III, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
Humanities Choose from Area IV A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
Natural Science Choose from Area V, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 15

Program Specialization Courses

APA 1111 - Introduction to Accounting (3 Credit Hours)
GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business (3 Credit Hours)
CGS 1570 - Integrated Business Apps Software (3 Credit Hours)
ACG 2021 - Principles of Financial Accounting (3 Credit Hours)
ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
ACG 2071 - Principles of Managerial Accounting (3 Credit Hours) *
ACG 2949 - Internship in Accounting (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
GEB 2210 - Business Presentations and Communications (3 Credit Hours) Or
ENC 2210 - Technical Communication (3 Credit Hours)
BUL 2131 - Legal Environments of Business (3 Credit Hours)
ACG 2100 - Intermediate Accounting I (3 Credit Hours) *
FIN 2100 - Personal Finance (3 Credit Hours)
APA 2141 - Computerized Accounting Applications (3 Credit Hours) *
TAX 2000 - Tax Accounting (3 Credit Hours) *
Chose One (3 credit hour) business elective in ENT, FIN, GEB, MAN, MAR, or RMI

Subtotal Credit Hours: 45

Total Credit Hours: 60

Note(s)

* Prerequisite may be required

Articulated credit from a technical college/secondary school may be applicable. For more information click here: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/CareerTechnicalEducation/Career_Pthwys.asp.

A related certificate also is offered. See Accounting Applications [3001] listing.

Degree Pathway

Required Courses and recommended Sequence: The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. Developmental courses and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online degree planner for the catalog year that they entered the college, and contact their program manager to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

Please follow link to: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/degree-pathways.asp