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

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4

ACCT 211Principles of Accounting I

3

ENGL 111College Writing

3

IST 100Computer Applications

3

Mathematics Gen Ed course

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACCT 212Principles of Accounting II

3

ACCT 218Payroll Accounting

3

ACCT 219Accounting Management Software

3

BUAD 120Introduction to Business

3

ENGL 112Advanced College Writing

3

IST 268Spreadsheet Applications

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Total Credit Hours: 34

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACCT 225Intermediate Accounting I

3

ACCT 237Income Tax Accounting

3

BUAD 221Fundamentals of Management

3

 

ECON 211Principles of Macroeconomics

3

Or

ECON 212Principles of Microeconomics

3

 

IST 126Word Processing Applications

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACCT 227Financial Analysis & Budgeting

3

ACCT 258Cost Accounting

3

BLAW 221Legal & Ethical Environment of Business

3

GOVT 121National and State Government

3

SCOM 110Public Speaking

3

Total Credit Hours:15

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.