Accounting Technology, AAS

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This program gives students a high level of proficiency as a technical accountant and leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting Technology. A technical accountant will possess the skills necessary to perform all accounting functions within the business organization except those of an advanced nature. The student receives a well-rounded business education and should be able to perform organizational and supervisory duties within the office.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to

Describe different types of business organizations;
Explain the internal control structure of a business organization;
Analyze and record financial transactions in a manual and computerized general ledger;
Prepare financial statements according to generally accepted accounting standards;
Analyze and prepare financial information for management decision making;
Prepare personal income tax returns;
Process payroll transactions in accordance with current payroll reporting requirements;
Develop and apply flexible solutions to accounting problems with the use of spreadsheets;
Complete tasks for the accounting cycle using general ledger accounting software; and
Communicate financial information effectively within a business environment.

Required Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 4
BGEN 122 - Applied Business Math Credit(s): 3 * ^R
BMGT 205C - Professional Business Communication Credit(s): 3 * ^R
BMGT 215 - Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3
COMX 115C - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3 ^R

First Semester Total: 16

Spring Semester

ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting Credit(s): 2 *
ACTG 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Credit(s): 4 *
BGEN 235 - Business Law Credit(s): 4
BMIS 211 - Data Analytics I Credit(s): 4
ECNS 201B - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3

Second Semester Total: 17

Second Year

Fall Semester

ACTG 205 - Computerized Accounting Credit(s): 2 *
ACTG 211 - Income Tax Fundamentals Credit(s): 4 *
ACTG 231 - Applied Accounting Credit(s): 2 *
ACTG 241 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I Credit(s): 4 *
ACTG 298 - Internship Credit(s): 3 *

First Semester Total: 15

Spring Semester

ACTG 207 - Advanced Accounting on Microcomputers Credit(s): 2 *
ACTG 210 - Cost Accounting Credit(s): 4 *
BFIN 215 - Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Finance Credit(s): 4 *
BMIS 270 - MIS Foundations for Business Credit(s): 3
Elective(s) - ACTG, BFIN, CAPP: Credit(s): 4

Second Semester Total: 17

Total Credits: 65

^RIndicates Related Instruction requirement.

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Program Information

All required courses within this degree program must be taken for a letter grade. Only electives may be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.
An internship is required for this program. Students must apply for internship placements the prior semester. For more information and application deadlines, contact Cathy Allard at (406) 756-3803 or callard@fvcc.edu.
If you are considering transfer to a four-year college, some of the courses will transfer as electives only. See your advisor for more information.

Opportunities after Graduation

Graduates work as bookkeepers, accounts payable/receivable clerks, staff accountants and office managers. The majority of new jobs will be created in small, rapidly growing organizations. Many opportunities for temporary and part-time work should be available. Experienced bookkeeping and accounting clerks may move into management positions.

Advising Information:

For more information about this program, contact an advisor.

Academic Advisor	Faculty Advisor
Jori Bullemer	Ronnie Laudati, M.B.A.
LRC 129	BSS 127
(406) 756-3905	(406) 756-3990
jbullemer@fvcc.edu	rlaudati@fvcc.edu