Accounting (221-203-02) Career Studies Certificate for Students Attending Part-Time

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Purpose: The Accounting Career Studies Certificate provides students with sufficient accounting background to qualify for entry-level employment.

Educational or Occupational Objectives: This certificate is a great way to update skills. The curriculum offers courses that will prepare students for several industry certification exams. With only 24 credit hours required, students can reach their goal in minimal time.

Program or Graduation Requirements: Students who receive a grade lower than “C” in any prerequisite accounting course will be required to repeat the course and earn a grade of “C” or higher.

Fall I

ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 credits) or
ITE 119 - Information Literacy (3 credits)
ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 6

Spring I

ACC 215 - Computerized Accounting (3 credits)
ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 6

Fall II

ACC 221 - Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits)
ACC 124 - Payroll Accounting (3 credits) or
ACC 261 - Principles of Federal Taxation I (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 6

Spring II

ACC 222 - Intermediate Accounting II (3 credits)
Select one course:
ACC 240 - Fraud Examination (3 credits) or
ACC 262 - Principles of Federal Taxation II (3 credits) or
ACC 290 - Coordinated Internship (3 credits) or
ACC 263 - Data Analytics and Statistics in Accounting (3 credits) or
ACC 264 - The Role of Accounting in Business and Society (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 6

Total Minimum Credits 24

Program Information (ABHS)

For additional information about this program visit the Arts, Business, Humanities and Social Sciences web page, stop by room 725 Hampton III, phone 757-825-2799, or email abhs@vpcc.edu

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Accounting (221-203-02) Career Studies Certificate for Students Attending Part-Time

Fall I

Semester Total Credits 6

Spring I

Semester Total Credits 6

Fall II

Semester Total Credits 6

Spring II

Semester Total Credits 6

Total Minimum Credits 24

Program Information (ABHS)