Accounting Technology
Career Studies and Workforce Development Division
Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Contact: Jennifer Inman, jinman@trcc.edu
Purpose: Career and Technical Education. The Accounting Technology program is designed for students planning a career that requires expertise in accounting, information systems, and/or communication. Possible areas of employment include healthcare, banking, manufacturing, merchandising, and public accounting.
First Year
Fall Semester
| ACAD 101 | Academic Life Strategies | 4 |
| ACCT 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| IST 100 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| Mathematics Gen Ed course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
Total Credit Hours: 34
Second Year
Fall Semester
| ACCT 225 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 237 | Income Tax Accounting | 3 |
| BUAD 221 | Fundamentals of Management | 3 |
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| ECON 211 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
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| ECON 212 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
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| IST 126 | Word Processing Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring Semester
Total Credit Hours: 33
Please see individual course descriptions for prerequisites, corequisites, and/or other requirements.
A list of general education courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) General Education Program page.
Program Outcomes
- Perform financial and managerial accounting functions using proper techniques and procedures.
- Communicate business information effectively within a business environment.
- Demonstrate effective use of computerized accounting systems for companies.
- Utilize current income tax resources to prepare personal tax returns.
- Demonstrate knowledge of accounting as it relates to payroll.