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Accounting Technician Enhanced Skills Certificate
Accounting Assistant Certificate | Accounting Clerk Certificate

TECH PREP ENHANCED SKILLS CERTIFICATE

This Enhanced Skills Certificate is attached to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Accounting and provides the student advanced skills required by the industry to specialize in Accounting Technician.

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN



CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER I

ACNT XXXX		3
ACNT XXXX		3
		6

Minimum Required Hours

Select two courses not previously taken in the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Accounting from the following Accounting Specialty Courses:

ACNT 1329	Payroll and Business Tax Accounting	3
ACNT 1331	Federal Income Tax: Individual	3
ACNT 1380	Cooperative Education-Accounting	3
ACNT 1391	Special Topics in Accounting	3
ACNT 2303	Intermediate Accounting I	3
ACNT 2304	Intermediate Accounting II	3
ACNT 2309	Cost Accounting	3
ACNT 2380	Cooperative Education-Accounting	3

This is a Tech Prep program. Students interested in pursuing the Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate need to consult with their advisor.

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT The program is designed to provide the student with an expanded knowledge of basic accounting and business principles while emphasizing the development of communication and human relations skills necessary for advancement in accounting or other business-related careers. The courses required for this certificate are applicable to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Accounting.



CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER I

+ACCT 2301	Principles of Accounting I OR	3
+ACCT 2401	Principles of Accounting I	(4)
ACNT 1311	Introduction to Computerized Accounting	3
++POFT 1325	Business Math and Machine Applications	3
++POFI 2301	Word Processing	3
Elective¹	Business/Technical	3-4
		15-17

SEMESTER II
ACCT 2302	Principles of Accounting II OR	3
ACCT 2402	Principles of Accounting II	(4)
ACNT 1313	Computerized Accounting Applications	3

ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3

Elective¹	Business/Technical	3-4
		15-17

Minimum Hours Required

30-34

+ACNT 1303 is recommended prior to ACCT 2301 or ACCT 2401 for a student with no accounting background. ACNT 1303 and ACNT 1304 are included as an Elective¹ (Business/Technical) list in this program.

++Any student demonstrating proficiency by previous training, experience, or placement tests may substitute a course from the Elective¹(Business/Technical) list.

Elective¹--The Business/Technical elective must be selected from the following fields/courses:

Accounting, Business, Computer Information Systems, ECON 1303, ENGL 2311, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Office Technology. The practicum courses ( ACNT 1366 and ACNT 2366) are recommended for students employed in a general business area. The cooperative education courses ( ACNT 1380 and ACNT 2380) are recommended for students employed in the accounting area.

ACCOUNTING CLERK This program is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in accounting. Emphasis is on the development of basic accounting, spreadsheet, word processing, and ten-key skills. The courses required for the certificate are applicable to the Accounting Assistant Certificate and the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Accounting.



CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER I

+ACCT 2301	Principles of Accounting I OR	3
+ACCT 2401	Principles of Accounting I	(4)
ACNT 1311	Introduction to Computerized Accounting	3
++POFT 1325	Business Math and Machine Applications	3
++POFI 2301	Word Processing	3
Elective¹	Business/Technical	3-4
		15-17

Minimum Hours Required

15-17

+ACNT 1303 is recommended prior to ACCT 2301 or ACCT 2401 for a student with no accounting background. ACNT 1303 and ACNT 1304 are included in the Elective¹ (Business/Technical) list in this program.

++Any student demonstrating proficiency by previous training, experience, or placement tests may substitute a course from the Elective¹(Business/Technical) list.

Elective¹--The Business/Technical elective must be selected from the following fields/courses:

Accounting, Business, Computer Information Systems, ECON 1303, ENGL 2311, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Office Technology. The practicum courses (ACNT 1366 and ACNT 2366) are recommended for students employed in a general business area. The cooperative education courses (ACNT 1380 and ACNT 2380) are recommended for students employed in the accounting area.

For more information about this program, please email Jimmie Henslee, Coordinator of Accounting, Business, Economics and Criminal Justice) at jjh5517@dcccd.edu or call 214 860-2210 or contact the office of Business and Public Service Voice: 214 860-2202 Fax: 214 860-2049

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Last Date Modified: March 5, 2001


ACCT 2301 Principles Of Accounting I (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ACC 201. Prerequisite: None. This course covers the theory and practice of measuring and interpreting financial data for business units. Basic concepts, principles, and procedures are applied to the following topics: operating cycle, accruals and deferrals, financial statements, internal controls, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, and liabilities. ACCT 2301 is a 3 credit hour lecture course. ACCT 2401 is a 4 credit hour lecture and laboratory course. Either course will meet degree requirements. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5203015125.[BACK TO TOP]
ACCT 2302 Principles Of Accounting II (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ACC 202. Prerequisite: Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401. This course is a continuation of Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401. This course covers the theory and practice of measuring and interpreting financial data for business units, with emphasis on corporations and managerial applications. Basic concepts, principles, and procedures are applied to the following topics: preparation and analysis of financial statements, budgeting, cash flow, cost systems, responsibility accounting, and cost-volume-profit analysis. ACCT 2302 is a 3 credit hour lecture course. ACCT 2402 is a 4 credit hour lecture and laboratory course. Either course will meet degree requirements. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5203015125.[BACK TO TOP]
ACCT 2401 Principles Of Accounting I (4) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ACC 208. Prerequisite: None. This course covers the theory and practice of measuring and interpreting financial data for business units. Basic concepts, principles, and procedures are applied to the following topics: operating cycle, accruals and deferrals, financial statements, internal controls, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, and liabilities. Laboratory fee. ACCT 2401 is a 4 credit hour lecture and laboratory course. ACCT 2301 is a 3 credit hour lecture course. Either course will meet degree requirements. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5203015125.[BACK TO TOP]
ACCT 2402 Principles Of Accounting II (4) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ACC 209. Prerequisite: Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401 This course is a continuation of Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401. This course covers the theory and practice of measuring and interpreting financial data for business units, with emphasis on corporations and managerial applications. Basic concepts, principles, and procedures are applied to the following topics: preparation and analysis of financial statements, budgeting, cash flow, cost systems, responsibility accounting, and cost-volume-profit analysis. ACCT 2402 is a 4 credit hour lecture and laboratory course. ACCT 2302 is a 3 credit hour lecture course. Either course will meet degree requirements. Laboratory fee. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5203015125.[BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 1303 Introduction To Accounting I (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ACCT 1371.
Suggested Prerequisite: None. A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 1304 Introduction To Accounting II (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ACCT1372.
Suggested Prerequisite: Accounting 1303. A study of accounting for merchandising, notes payable, notes receivable, valuation of receivables and equipment, and valuation of inventories in a manual and computerized environment. (3 Lec.)[BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 1311 Introduction To Computerized Accounting Quickbooks (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Suggested Prerequisite: Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401, Accounting 1303, or concurrent enrollment. Introduction to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting records, making management decisions, and processing common business applications with primary emphasis on a general ledger package. Laboratory fee. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)[BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 1313 Computerized Accounting Applications (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ACCT 2370.
Suggested Prerequisite: Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401, Accounting 1303, or concurrent enrollment. A study of utilizing the computer to develop and maintain accounting record keeping systems, make management decisions, and process common business applications with emphasis on utilizing a spreadsheet and/or data base package/program. Laboratory fee. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) [BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 1329 Payroll And Business Tax Accounting (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Suggested Prerequisite: Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401, Accounting 1303, or concurrent enrollment. A study of payroll procedures, taxing entities, and reporting requirements of local, state, and federal taxing authorities in a manual and computerized environment. (3 Lec.)[BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 1331 Federal Income Tax: Individual (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ACCT 2372.
Suggested Prerequisite: Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401. Basic instruction in the tax laws as currently implemented by the Internal Revenue Service providing a working knowledge of preparing taxes for the individual. (3 Lec.)[BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 1366 Practicum - Accounting (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ACCT 7371.
Suggested Prerequisite: Accounting 2301 or 2401, Accounting 1303, or concurrent enrollment and instructor approval. Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)[BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 1380 Cooperative Education - Accounting (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ACCT 7372.
Suggested Prerequisite: Accounting 2304 or 2401, Accounting 1303, or concurrent enrollment and instructor approval. Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)[BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 1391 Special Topics In Accounting (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Suggested Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (3 Lec.)[BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 2303 Intermediate Accounting I (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ACCT 2378.
Suggested Prerequisite: Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401. Critical analysis of generally accepted accounting principles, concepts, and theory underlying the preparation of financial statements. Emphasis on current theory and practice. (3 Lec.)[BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 2304 Intermediate Accounting II (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ACCT 2379.
Suggested Prerequisite:Accounting 2303. Continued in-depth analysis of generally accepted accounting principles underlying the preparation of financial statements including comparative analysis and statement of cash flow. (3 Lec.)[BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 2309 Cost Accounting (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ACCT 2376.
Suggested Prerequisite: Accounting 2302 or Accounting 2402. A study of budgeting and cost control systems including a detailed study of manufacturing cost accounts and reports, job order costing, and process costing. Includes introduction to alternative costing methods such as activity-based and just-in-time costing. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 2366 Practicum - Accounting (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ACCT 7471.
Suggested Prerequisite: Accounting 1366 and instructor approval. Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)[BACK TO TOP]

ACNT 2380 Cooperative Education - Accounting (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ACCT 7472.
Suggested Prerequisite: Accounting 1380 and instructor approval. Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)[BACK TO TOP]

ECON 1303 Economics Of Contemporary Social Issues (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ECO 105.
Prerequisite: None. This course is an application of the basic economic concepts to the study of social issues and issues of public policy. Topics such as the environment, health care, welfare reform, poverty, job security and economic growth are discussed. This course may also serve as preparation for Economics 2301 and Economics 2302, but will not replace either of these courses where they are required in a specific degree plan. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1904025242[BACK TO TOP]

ECON 2301 Principles Of Economics I (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ECO 201.
Prerequisite: None. Sophomore standing is recommended. An introduction to principles of macroeconomics is presented. Economic principles studied within the framework of classical, Keynesian, monetarist and alternative models. Emphasis given national income determination, money and banking, and the role of monetary and fiscal policy in economic stabilization and growth. Other topics include international trade and finance. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4506015142[BACK TO TOP]

ECON 2302 Principles Of Economics II (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ECO 202.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing is recommended. The principles of microeconomics are presented. Topics include the theory of demand, supply, and price of factors. Income distribution and theory of the firm are also included. Emphasis is given to microeconomic applications of international trade and finance as well as other contemporary microeconomic problems. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4506015142[BACK TO TOP]

ENGL 1301 Composition I (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ENG 101.
Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 and Developmental Writing 0093 or meet TASP/Alternative Assessment Standard in Reading and Writing. This course focuses on student writing. It emphasizes reading and analytical thinking and introduces research skills. Students practice writing for a variety of audiences and purposes. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2304015135[BACK TO TOP]

ENGL 1302 Composition II (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ENG 102.
Prerequisite: English 1301 and TASP/Alternative Assessment Standard in Reading and Writing must be met. In this course students refine the writing, research, and reading skills introduced in English 1301. A related goal is the development of critical thinking skills. Writing assignments emphasize argumentation and persuasion. Students will also write a formal research paper. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2304015135[BACK TO TOP]

ENGL 2311 Technical Writing (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ENG 210.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and TASP/Alternative Assessment Standards in Reading and Writing must be met. . The technical style of writing is introduced. Emphasis is on the writing of technical papers, reports, proposals, progress reports, and descriptions. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2311015135[BACK TO TOP]

MATH 1324 Mathematics For Business And Economics I (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number MTH 111.
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra and an appropriate assessment test score or Developmental Mathematics 0099 or Developmental Mathematics 0093. This course includes equations, inequalities, matrices, linear programming; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and probability. Applications to business and economics problems are emphasized. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2703015237[BACK TO TOP]

POFI 2301 Word Processing (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1379.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency. Instructions on the various aspects of a word processing software package. Emphasis on the use of text editing features to produce business documents. This course may be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)[BACK TO TOP]

POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine Applications (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1372.
Prerequisite: None. Skill development in the use of electronic calculators and business mathematical functions. Emphasis on business problem-solving skills using spreadsheet software. Laboratory fee. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)[BACK TO TOP]

SPCH 1311 Introduction To Speech Communication (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number SC 101.
Prerequisite: None. Theory and practice of speech communication behavior in one-to-one, small group, and public communication situations are introduced. Students learn more about themselves, improve skills in communicating with others, and prepare and deliver formal public speeches. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2310015135[BACK TO TOP]