Graduates of this program may seek employment in public, private, and/or governmental entities as bookkeepers, accounting technicians, accounting support, tax preparers or payroll assistants. This program is designed to transfer to Old Dominion University.
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Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:
- Effectively apply components of the accounting equation in analyzing business transactions.
- Analyze financial information and statements.
- Maintain and evaluate internal control procedures.
- Effectively use a variety of computer software to process accounting information and documents.
- Apply mathematical concepts to typical accounting and business situations.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing in the context of common business practices.
- Work as a team member in an office environment to accomplish the goals of the organization.
- Define, explain, correctly spell, and effectively use accounting and business terminology.
Required & Prerequisite Courses
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Total Credits Required:
91
Graduation Proficiencies
Keyboarding proficiency of 35+ words-a-minute, one error per minute, is required for graduation. Students may take BSTEC 110 to develop proficiency or may take a keyboarding test to verify proficiency. Ten-key calculator proficiency of 9,000 keystrokes per hour. Students may take BSTEC 132 to develop the required proficiency or may take a 10-key test to verify proficiency.