Accounting Technology, CAS

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The following curriculum develops the competencies needed for success as an entry-level bookkeeper and may serve as the basis for further courses leading toward a full-charge bookkeeper. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to

Identify different types of business organizations;
Analyze the internal control structure of a business organization;
Prepare financial statements according to generally accepted accounting standards;
Complete tasks for the accounting cycle using general ledger accounting software;
Communicate financial information effectively within a business environment; and
Record financial transactions in a manual and computerized general ledger.

Required Courses

Fall Semester

ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 4
ACTG 205 - Computerized Accounting Credit(s): 2 *
BGEN 122 - Applied Business Math Credit(s): 3 * ^R
BMGT 215 - Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3
CAPP 156 - MS Excel Credit(s): 3

First Semester Total: 15

Spring Semester

ACTG 150 - Accounting on Microcomputers Credit(s): 3 *
ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting Credit(s): 2 *
ACTG 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Credit(s): 4 *
ACTG 207 - Advanced Accounting on Microcomputers Credit(s): 2 *
BMGT 205C - Professional Business Communication Credit(s): 3 * ^R
CAPP 103 - QuickBooks Fundamentals Credit(s): 2 *
CAPP 118 - Short Courses: MS Access Credit(s): 1

Second Semester Total: 17

Total Credits: 32

^RIndicates Related Instruction requirement.

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

Program Information

All courses within the certificate must be taken for a letter grade. No courses may be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.
If you are considering transfer to a four-year college, some of the courses will transfer as electives only. See your advisor. If you are going to graduate in the current academic year, you must see an advisor in the Business Division prior to enrolling fall semester.

Opportunities after Graduation

This certificate will prepare students for entry-level positions in bookkeeping, accounts payables or receivables, or as billing clerks or office assistants. Opportunities for advancement will grow with increased skills and experience.

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