Accounting

Overview

Earn an Associate Degree in Applied Science (A.A.S.) with an accounting concentration with this academic course of study.

During your studies, you will have the opportunity to earn a certification as a QuickBooks Certified User, Microsoft Office Excel Certified User, and Sage Certified User to develop the skill-set to enter the accounting profession.

Graduates will also have the opportunity to earn professional designations as an Enrolled Agent (EA) certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and a Certified Bookkeeper (CB) certification accredited by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). Each professional certification requires Continuing Professional Education (CPE). Some coursework may be applied toward a bachelor’s degree by another institution.

In business, managers at all levels must have updated financial information in order to make decisions that ensure the success of their firms. Accountants and auditors prepare, analyze and verify financial reports and data that furnish this essential information to their companies.

The Accounting program is designed to help develop the skills necessary for the highly technical and rapidly changing business environment. In addition, students have the option to add six industry-recognized credentials that can be built into the Accounting Associate Degree program. These include:

Quickbooks Certified User Certification (ACC 240)
Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Certification (ACC 245)
Payroll Certification (ACC 150)
Enrolled Agent (ACC 275)
Sage User Certification (ACC 246)
Bookkeeper Certification (ACC 291)

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). In accordance with accreditation requirements, this chart details this program's recent enrollment, number of graduates, and graduate placement rates.

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To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.

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Sample Program Plan and Costs

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Business Department for the grade to be counted toward graduation. Specifically, these include courses with the following prefixes: ACC, BAF, BUS, MGT, and MKT.

Class Delivery Methods

View current courses offered via our online course directory.

On-Campus	Traditional. Classes meet on campus.
Virtual	100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom.
Hybrid	Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual.
Online	100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time.

Full Time Schedule
Part Time Schedule

Full Time Schedule

Semester	Course ID	Course Title	Classroom	Online	Hybrid	Virtual	Credits
Semester 1 (16 Credit Hours)	COL-101	College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success.	•	•	•	•	1
	MAT-155	Contemporary Mathematics Contemporary Mathematics ID: MAT-155 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory; algebra; geometry; measurement; graph sketching and interpretations; and descriptive statistics.	•	•		•	3
	ENG-101	English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.	•	•		•	3
	CPT-170	Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration.	•	•	•	•	3
	ACC-111	Accounting Concepts Accounting Concepts ID: ACC-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the principles of the basic accounting functions--collecting, recording, analyzing, and reporting information.	•	•	•	•	3
	PHI-115	Contemporary Moral Issues Contemporary Moral Issues ID: PHI-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines moral issues in contemporary society, including basic principles and applications of ethics.	•	•	•	•	3
Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours)	ENG-165	Professional Communications Professional Communications ID: ENG-165 Credit Hours: 3 This course develops practical written, and oral professional communication skills. The course is oriented to current needs in industry and business, and assignments are drawn from students' majors.	•	•		•	3
	ACC-101	Accounting Principles I Accounting Principles I ID: ACC-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces basic accounting procedures for analyzing, recording and summarizing financial transactions, adjusting and closing the financial records at the end of the accounting cycle, and preparing financial statements. Students identify sound ethical and personal values.	•	•		•	3
	ECO-210	Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ID: ECO-210 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the study of fundamental principles and policies of a modern economy to include markets and prices, national income accounting, cycles, employment theory and fiscal policy, banking and monetary controls, and the government's role in economic decisions and growth.	•	•		•	3
	ACC-102	Accounting Principles II Accounting Principles II ID: ACC-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes managerial accounting theory and practice in basic accounting and procedures for cost accounting, budgeting, cost-volume analysis, and financial statement analysis.	•	•		•	3
	ACC-124	Individual Tax Procedures Individual Tax Procedures ID: ACC-124 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the basic income tax structure from the standpoint of the individual, including the preparation of individual income tax returns.	•			•	3
Semester 3 (15 Credit Hours)	BAF-201	Principles of Finance Principles of Finance ID: BAF-201 Credit Hours: 3 This is an introductory course to the field of finance. The monetary and credit system are examined along with how the demand for funds is met in both the public and private sector. Quantitative features include financial ratios, the time value of money, capital budgeting and working capital budgeting.	•	•	•		3
	ACC-201	Intermediate Accounting I Intermediate Accounting I ID: ACC-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course explores fundamental processes of accounting theory, including the preparation of financial statements. Also covered are the time value of money, cash and receivables, and the valuation of inventories. Professional ethics and generally accepted accounting principles are introduced.	•	•		•	3
	ACC-246	Integrated Accounting Software Integrated Accounting Software ID: ACC-246 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the use of pre-designed integrated accounting software for accounting problems.		•			3
	ACC-202	Intermediate Accounting II Intermediate Accounting II ID: ACC-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the application of accounting principles and concepts to account evaluation and income determination, including special problems peculiar to corporations and the analysis of financial reports. Accounting for the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and procedures for handling current and long-term liabilities are covered.	•	•	•	•	3
	ACC-150	Payroll Accounting Payroll Accounting ID: ACC-150 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the major tasks of payroll accounting, employment practices, federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations, internal controls, and various forms and records.		•			3
Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours)	ACC-240	Computerized Accounting Computerized Accounting ID: ACC-240 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of using the computer to design and implement various accounting functions, including financial transactions, records, statements, reports and documents.		•			3
	BUS-121	Business Law I Business Law I ID: BUS-121 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of legal procedures, law and society, classifications and systems of law, the tribunals administering justice and their actions, contracts, sales, transfer of titles, rights and duties of the parties, conditions, and warranties.	•	•	•	•	3
	ACC-291	Certified Bookkeeper Review Certified Bookkeeper Review ID: ACC-291 Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to help students prepare for the Certified Bookkeeper Exam.			•		3
	ACC-245	Accounting Applications Accounting Applications ID: ACC-245 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer accounting using data base software and/or electronic spreadsheets.		•			3
	ACC-260	Auditing Auditing ID: ACC-260 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the procedures for conducting audits and investigations of various enterprises. Attention is given to the nature and purpose of auditing, auditing standards, professional conduct and ethics, auditor's legal liability and the approaches followed in performing audits of financial statements.		•			3
				Total Credit Hours		61
				Estimated Cost Financial Aid		$11,468.00 Not including fees and equipment

Part Time Schedule

Semester	Course ID	Course Title	Classroom	Online	Hybrid	Virtual	Credits
Semester 1 (7 Credit Hours)	COL-101	College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success.	•	•	•	•	1
	MAT-155	Contemporary Mathematics Contemporary Mathematics ID: MAT-155 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory; algebra; geometry; measurement; graph sketching and interpretations; and descriptive statistics.	•	•		•	3
	ENG-101	English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.	•	•		•	3
Semester 2 (9 Credit Hours)	CPT-170	Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration.	•	•	•	•	3
	ACC-111	Accounting Concepts Accounting Concepts ID: ACC-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the principles of the basic accounting functions--collecting, recording, analyzing, and reporting information.	•	•	•	•	3
	PHI-115	Contemporary Moral Issues Contemporary Moral Issues ID: PHI-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines moral issues in contemporary society, including basic principles and applications of ethics.	•	•	•	•	3
Semester 3 (9 Credit Hours)	ENG-165	Professional Communications Professional Communications ID: ENG-165 Credit Hours: 3 This course develops practical written, and oral professional communication skills. The course is oriented to current needs in industry and business, and assignments are drawn from students' majors.	•	•		•	3
	ACC-101	Accounting Principles I Accounting Principles I ID: ACC-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces basic accounting procedures for analyzing, recording and summarizing financial transactions, adjusting and closing the financial records at the end of the accounting cycle, and preparing financial statements. Students identify sound ethical and personal values.	•	•		•	3
	ECO-210	Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ID: ECO-210 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the study of fundamental principles and policies of a modern economy to include markets and prices, national income accounting, cycles, employment theory and fiscal policy, banking and monetary controls, and the government's role in economic decisions and growth.	•	•		•	3
Semester 4 (6 Credit Hours)	ACC-102	Accounting Principles II Accounting Principles II ID: ACC-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes managerial accounting theory and practice in basic accounting and procedures for cost accounting, budgeting, cost-volume analysis, and financial statement analysis.	•	•		•	3
Semester 4 (6 Credit Hours)	ACC-124	Individual Tax Procedures Individual Tax Procedures ID: ACC-124 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the basic income tax structure from the standpoint of the individual, including the preparation of individual income tax returns.	•			•	3
Semester 5 (9 Credit Hours)	BAF-201	Principles of Finance Principles of Finance ID: BAF-201 Credit Hours: 3 This is an introductory course to the field of finance. The monetary and credit system are examined along with how the demand for funds is met in both the public and private sector. Quantitative features include financial ratios, the time value of money, capital budgeting and working capital budgeting.	•	•	•		3
	ACC-201	Intermediate Accounting I Intermediate Accounting I ID: ACC-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course explores fundamental processes of accounting theory, including the preparation of financial statements. Also covered are the time value of money, cash and receivables, and the valuation of inventories. Professional ethics and generally accepted accounting principles are introduced.	•	•		•	3
	ACC-246	Integrated Accounting Software Integrated Accounting Software ID: ACC-246 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the use of pre-designed integrated accounting software for accounting problems.		•			3
Semester 6 (6 Credit Hours)	ACC-202	Intermediate Accounting II Intermediate Accounting II ID: ACC-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the application of accounting principles and concepts to account evaluation and income determination, including special problems peculiar to corporations and the analysis of financial reports. Accounting for the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and procedures for handling current and long-term liabilities are covered.	•	•	•	•	3
Semester 6 (6 Credit Hours)	ACC-150	Payroll Accounting Payroll Accounting ID: ACC-150 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the major tasks of payroll accounting, employment practices, federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations, internal controls, and various forms and records.		•			3
Semester 7 (9 Credit Hours)	ACC-240	Computerized Accounting Computerized Accounting ID: ACC-240 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of using the computer to design and implement various accounting functions, including financial transactions, records, statements, reports and documents.		•			3
	BUS-121	Business Law I Business Law I ID: BUS-121 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of legal procedures, law and society, classifications and systems of law, the tribunals administering justice and their actions, contracts, sales, transfer of titles, rights and duties of the parties, conditions, and warranties.	•	•	•	•	3
	ACC-291	Certified Bookkeeper Review Certified Bookkeeper Review ID: ACC-291 Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to help students prepare for the Certified Bookkeeper Exam.			•		3
Semester 8 (6 Credit Hours)	ACC-245	Accounting Applications Accounting Applications ID: ACC-245 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer accounting using data base software and/or electronic spreadsheets.		•			3
Semester 8 (6 Credit Hours)	ACC-260	Auditing Auditing ID: ACC-260 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the procedures for conducting audits and investigations of various enterprises. Attention is given to the nature and purpose of auditing, auditing standards, professional conduct and ethics, auditor's legal liability and the approaches followed in performing audits of financial statements.		•			3
				Total Credit Hours		61
				Estimated Cost Financial Aid		$11,468.00 Not including fees and equipment

Careers

Bookkeeper

A bookkeeper records the day-to-day financial transactions of a business. The bookkeeper records sales, purchases, receipts, and payments. They must also document that each transaction is recorded into the general ledger. The bookkeeper brings the books into balance so the financial statements can be prepared for the trial balance. The bookkeeper or accountant may prepare the income statement and balance sheet using the trial balance and ledgers prepared by the bookkeeper.

Average Annual Salary

$37,928

According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

Accounting Firms
Tax Preparation Organizations

Careers

Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialists process payroll to ensure all employees receive timely paychecks and verify all time keeping records of employees’ hours worked and deductions or withholdings required to comply with state and federal law. Payroll Specialists can also process payroll for clients, after the fact payroll, live payroll, prepare payroll tax deposits, and prepare and file quarterly payroll tax returns. Payroll specialists need strong computer skills as their job responsibilities include using QuickBooks and automated payment processing systems such as ADP.

Average Annual Salary

$31,921

According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

Computer Employee Services
Accounting Firms
Business Corporations

What’s next after I complete this program?

Enter the Workforce

Students have the option to use the A.A.S degree in accounting to work full-time in the accounting profession while continuing on to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Further Your Education

While earning an associate degree, earn accounting certifications at MTC in Excel, QuickBooks, Sage Accounting Software, Payroll, and prep to become a Professional Certified Bookkeeper (CB). Join American Payroll Association (APA) and become a Certified Payroll Professional.

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