Degree Details - Miles Community College

Events Cafe News

C. Accounting

Why Accounting?

This one-year (27 credit) program is designed to develop the necessary skills for persons seeking employment in entry-level accounting positions. This program can be completed online.

Students should consult the catalog of the institution to which they expect to transfer and select appropriate courses in consultation with their advisor.

Upon completion of this program students will will be able to:

Interpret and explain financial statements to make management decisions;
Utilize accounting software to make business decisions;
Complete payroll taxes and prepare records and reports;
Utilize Microsoft Office, which includes Word, Excel, Power Point and Access at an intermediate level;
Identify elementary business psychology behavioral characteristics and personality traits;
Develop key business communication skills.

Printable PDF

You May Also be Interested In:

A.A.S Accounting A.S. Business C. Fundamentals of Business

Apply Now

Request Information

Total Credits for Program Completion: 27

First Year - Fall Semester 14 Credits		Credits
ACTG 201ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting Principles of Financial Accounting. This is an intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing the accounting cycle, journalizing, posting, trial balance, financial statements, plant and intangible assets, depreciation, inventories, accounting systems, payroll, and taxes. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A, M 090, or M 108. is an intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing the accounting cycle, journalizing, posting, trial balance, financial statements, plant and intangible assets, depreciation, inventories, accounting systems, payroll, and taxes. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A, M 090, or M 108.	Principles of Financial Accounting	4
WRIT 122WRIT 122 - Intro to Business Writing This course is designed to teach students how to write better routine business correspondence. The basic concepts of letter, memo, and report writing are taught. Emphasis is on composing at the keyboard, given different office situations and following oral and written instruction. While grounded in solid business communication fundamentals, this course takes a strong workplace activity orientation, which helps students connect what they learn to what they do or will do on the job. Grammar and punctuation will be reviewed and emphasis on business usage. Pre-requisite: appropriate placement.	Intro to Business Writing	3
	OR
	Written Communication Elective	(3)
M 108M 108 - Business Mathematics This course is a study of math and terminology used by business and industry. The course will begin with a review of the fundamental principles of arithmetic and percentages. Payroll, bank records, interest, notes, discounts, markup, inventory, depreciation, and stocks and bonds will be covered. This course does not fulfill General Education requirements for the AA/AS degree. Pre-requisite: appropriate placement score or concurrent enrollment in NC 021 Supplemental Instruction/Academic Support for Mathematics. For those in NC 021, attendance and participation in NC 021 will be reported to your M 108 instructor for consideration in your M 108 grade.	Business Mathematics	3
COLS 111COLS 111 - Career Development and Interpersonal Skills This course prepares students for the habits and attitudes needed to perform effectively in the job market by developing interpersonal and transferable non-cognitive skills needed to be successful in various career fields. In this course, students create a working resume and cover letter and will develop interviewing and networking skills. Topics covered include career exploration, effective communication, teamwork, time management, creative thinking, professionalism, and conflict resolution.	Career Development and Interpersonal Skills	1
CAPP 131CAPP 131 - Basic MS Office This course emphasizes the practical aspects of today's computing environment. Instruction includes the basic computer architecture and operation, hardware, operating systems, network communication, ethical issues associated with computers, and aspects of integrated software with an emphasis on business applications. Students will learn beginning to intermediate elements of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.	Basic MS Office	3
First Year - Spring Semester 13 Credits		Credits
ACTG 202ACTG 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting This is an intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing corporations, department and branch accounting, manufacturing and job order cost systems, budgeting, cost accounting, management reports, financial position, consolidated statements, and financial statement analysis. Pre-requisite: ACTG 201.	Principles of Managerial Accounting	4
ACTG 205ACTG 205 - Computerized Accounting This course provides students with a realistic approach to computerized accounting principles. Financial statements and other financial reports will be created. Accounting concepts will be reinforced, and software will be utilized to make business decisions. Pre-requisites: ACTG 201 and CAPP 120/120A.	Computerized Accounting	3
CAPP 151CAPP 151 - MS Office This is an intermediate-level course using the Windows Vista operating system and an integrated software package with emphasis on the business environment. The approach is a hands-on experience creating more complex documents, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, publications, web pages, and pictures. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A.	MS Office	3
ACTG 180ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting This course examines the complete payroll accounting cycle including the impact that various laws and regulations have on personnel and payroll operations. Application of the payroll accounting concepts through the comprehensive payroll project result in practical, first-hand experience in calculating payroll, completing payroll taxes, preparing records and reports, and journalizing payroll transactions. Pre-requisite: ACTG 201.	Payroll Accounting	3

Please refer to the the Current Catalog for specific program details.

Program Guide

Total Credits for Program Completion: 27