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Accelerate your accounting career.
Develop specialized expertise in financial principles, accounting practices, and relevant software tools, empowering you to pursue diverse career opportunities in various industries. Learn from our expert faculty and earn a recognized credential that will give you the competitive edge to thrive in today's dynamic job market.
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Skills you'll learn
- Relevant laws and regulations governing payroll
- Process of the preparation and interpretation of financial statements
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to make informed financial decisions
Key classes you'll take
- Financial Accounting
- Principles of Accounting I
- Payroll Accounting
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Where this program can take you
- Payroll Specialist
- Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper
Contact Us
West Burlington Campus Admissions
Call: (319) 208-5155
Text: (319) 250-7144
Email: admissionswb@scciowa.edu
Keokuk Campus Admissions
Call: (319) 313-1923
Text: (319) 220-3266
Email: admissionskeo@scciowa.edu
The Accounting program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills for entry-level accounting positions. The program will also take the student through balance sheets, financial statements, income tax analysis and cost accounting.
This program is offered in West Burlington, Keokuk, and online. Keokuk students will be required to enroll in courses at either the West Burlington campus, online, or both to complete this program.
The Accounting certificate is awarded after successful completion of first semester courses.
*Certificate can be earned one time.
Summary Sheet
The summary sheet provides a program overview and other information.
Curriculum Sequence
Fall Semester | Course Title | Credit |
---|---|---|
ACC-161 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
CSC-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
ENG-105 | Composition I | 3 |
Take WBL-155 as 1 Credit | ||
WBL-155 | Job Shadowing: Job Shadowing: Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management | 1-2 |
Take 1 of 2 courses | ||
ACC-131 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 |
ACC-142 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
Take 1 of 2 courses | ||
BUS-102 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
MAT-140 | Finite Math | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 16 - 17 |
ACC-161 - Payroll Accounting
Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
Payroll accounting emphasizes the methods of computing wages and salaries, the methods of keeping records and the preparation of government reports. Extensive coverage of federal and state laws impacting payroll accounting is provided. During the course of the semester, students will explore numerous manual and computerized payroll systems. Corequisite: ACC-131 or ACC-142.
CSC-110 - Introduction to Computers
Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
This course provides an introduction to computer concepts. The student will use the Windows operating system, presentation software, electronic spreadsheet software, database management software and word processing software. Microcomputer hardware and software as well as the processing concepts associated with each will be discussed. The course will also include information on file management, the Internet, virus protection and e-mail basics as applicable to the academic world as well as the business environment. Lab time outside of class is required to complete projects.
ENG-105 - Composition I
Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: Meet minimum test score requirements.
WBL-155 - Job Shadowing: Job Shadowing: Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management
Lecture: 0.5-1 |
Lab: 1-2 |
Credit: 1-2 |
Students in this course will explore the fields of Business, Finance, Marketing and Management while developing research skills, professionalism and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs, professional requirements and develop a basic knowledge of an organization's structure and values.
ACC-131 - Principles of Accounting I
Lecture: 4 |
Credit: 4 |
This first course covering the principles of accounting introduces the basic terms, concepts and procedures of accounting. The course is intended for students who will major in accounting or have chosen a career which requires extensive use of accounting information. During the course, the focus will be on the completion of the accounting cycle, including the preparation of journal entries, posting to the ledger, and the preparation of adjusting entries, financial statements and closing entries at the end of the accounting period. Special attention will also be given to special journals and subsidiary ledgers, the information needed to account for merchandising businesses, and the special accounting procedures related to cash, receivables, payables and systems of control.
ACC-142 - Financial Accounting
Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
An introduction to financial accounting theory and practice with emphasis on the use and interpretation of financial statements.
BUS-102 - Introduction to Business
Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
An overview of contemporary business principles touching on all the major functional areas of business and trends that are shaping today's business environment. Understanding the fundamental pillars of the business environment -- globalization, technology and ethics -- is a crucial component in this course.
MAT-140 - Finite Math
Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
This course is designed for Business and Social Science majors. It introduces them to matrix solutions, to linear equations, linear programming, matrix algebra, mathematics of finance, computer applications, value of slope of a line and exponential/logarithmic functions. Application problems are taken from Business Management and Social Science areas. Prerequisite: MAT-120 with a minimum grade of C- or meet minimum placement testing requirements.
Renee Smith - Professor - Business
Email: rsmith1@scciowa.edu
AA & AAS, Southeastern Community College
BA, Buena Vista University
MBA, Grand Canyon University
Sau Kuen Yam - Instructor - Accounting
Email: syam@scciowa.edu
BA, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
MA, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
MS, Grand Canyon University
Additional study: University of Oregon