Accounting, Certificate - ACC7
The certificate in Accounting is designed to provide students with a specialized body of knowledge in accounting. The courses are sequenced to advance from the basic principles through more advanced applications. The courses in the Accounting certificate apply toward the major in Business Administration, Accounting Concentration.
Requirements
| Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course Information | ||
| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| or MAT 122 | Finite College Mathematics | |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Elective Course Information | ||
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| ACC 124 | Individual Tax Procedures | 3 |
| ACC 150 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 230 | Cost Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 240 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Undefined Electives | ||
| BAF 260 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Graduation Plan
Fall Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| ACC 124 | Individual Tax Procedures | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| BAF 260 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MAT 120 or MAT 122 |
Probability and Statistics or Finite College Mathematics |
3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACC 150 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ACC 202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 230 | Cost Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 240 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Spring Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Hours | |
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| ACC 124 | Individual Tax Procedures | 3 |
| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| MAT 120 or MAT 122 |
Probability and Statistics or Finite College Mathematics |
3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| BAF 260 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACC 150 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| ACC 202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 230 | Cost Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 240 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Summer Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer Semester | Hours | |
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| BAF 260 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MAT 120 or MAT 122 |
Probability and Statistics or Finite College Mathematics |
3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ACC 124 | Individual Tax Procedures | 3 |
| ACC 150 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Semester | ||
| ACC 201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 230 | Cost Accounting I | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACC 202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 240 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Application and Advising
If you are ready to start your education, there are a few simple steps involved in enrolling at Piedmont Technical College.
Advising Information
The following information provides a guide for advisors who are helping students enroll in this program.
Program Notes
This program can be started any semester.
Every course in the Accounting Certificate is available online every semester. Some classes are available in the evenings, but it varies by course.
Notes About Individual Classes
Students may choose between MAT 120 and MAT 122 for this program.
ACC 101, 102, 201 and 202 must be taken in sequence.
ACC 240 is a capstone course, which should be taken during the student's final semester.
BAF 260 is only available online.
College policy states that computer coursework is valid for eight years.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Accounting Certificate is to provide a basic foundation of accounting knowledge for entry–level accounting related positions or to enhance skills of currently employed professionals.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the accounting process and prepare and interpret basic financial statements.