The Accounting Degree program has been revised by the Technical College System of Georgia. These changes are effective as of Fall Quarter 2008. For more information, click on Accounting Curriculum Changes in the box to the right.

The Accounting program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the accounting profession. The program emphasizes a combination of accounting theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized accounting systems. Additionally, students will be provided with a well-rounded college education in the humanities, social sciences, and general business.

General Core Courses
Course Number
 Course Name
Hours
ENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric I
5
ENG 193 Composition and Rhetoric II

5

OR

HUM 191 Introduction to Humanities
(5)
ENG 195 Technical Communications
5

OR

SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech
(5)
MAT 191 College Algebra

5
XXX ###
 Social/Behavioral Science
5
XXX 191
 General Core Elective
5



30
Occupational Courses
Course Number
 Course Name
Hours
ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I
6
ACC 102 Principles of Accounting II
6
ACC 103 Principles of Accounting III
6
ACC 104 Computerized Accounting
3
ACC 106
 Accounting Spreadsheet Fundamentals
3
ACC 151 Individual Tax Accounting
5
ACC 152 Payroll Accounting
5
BUS 101 Beginning Document Processing
6
SCT 101 Computer Concepts and Applications
3



43
Accounting Electives



Electives from Approved List
10

Occupational Electives
Course Number
 Course Name
Hours
XXX ###
 From Approved List
15





TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
98


Note: Current or returning students who originally entered the Accounting Degree program prior to July 1, 2005 should check with their advisor for re-evaluation under the current program of study.