Accounting - Bookkeeping CSC

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PURPOSE

Rapid expansion of business and industry in Virginia has created a large, steady demand for qualified personnel to assist in the preparation and interpretation of accounting and financial information. The Bookkeeping Career Studies Certificate is designed for persons who are seeking their first, full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the curriculum. In addition, the program is designed for persons presently employed in accounting who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES The Bookkeeping Career Studies Certificate prepares graduates for employment as bookkeepers handling all major accounting functions including, but not limited to: journal entries, month-end close, preparation of financial statements, fixed asset accounting, payroll, inventory, accounts receivable/billing, and accounts payable.

After completion of the Bookkeeping Career Studies Certificate, students are eligible to sit for industry certification exams:

Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation, Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP)
American Payroll Association, Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, Certified Bookkeeper (CB)

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understand core accounting foundation concepts and apply those concepts in performing accounting functions and problem solving
Utilize technology such as spreadsheet software and accounting software in performance of accounting functions

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

General college curricular admission

The Bookkeeping Career Studies Certificate may transfer, at the student’s option, directly into the Accounting Associate of Applied Science degree.

COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

Students in this program will meet the Reynolds computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 152 . Students can also meet this requirement by passing the Reynolds Computer Competency Exam, administered in the Testing Centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 152 . Students not passing the Computer Competency Exam may retake the exam only once.

Curriculum

Courses should be taken in the order listed.

ACC 117 - Essentials of Accounting Credit Hours: 3
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy Credit Hours: 3
SDV 101 - Orientation to Business Credit Hours: 1
ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hours: 3
ITE 140 - Spreadsheeting for Business Credit Hours: 3
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3 or
CST 110 - Introduction to Communication
ACC 215 - Computerized Accounting Credit Hours: 3
ACC 216 - Inventory, Receivable, and Payable Accounting Credit Hours: 2
ACC 134 - Small Business Taxes Credit Hours: 3
ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II Credit Hours: 3
ACC 198 - Seminar and Project: Accounting Capstone (2 credits) Credit Hours: 2

Total: 29 Credit Hours

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