Accounting Technology, AS

Program Summary

The Associate in Science in Accounting Technology degree shall be awarded upon completion of 60 semester credit hours. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as accounts receivable coordinators, accounts payable coordinators, bookkeepers, credit and collection coordinators, payroll coordinators, accountants, auditors and other accounting paraprofessionals in advanced professional accounting occupations. Program content prepares students in the principles, procedures and theories of organizing, recording and maintaining financial records and preparing financial statements for internal and external use.

Federal CIP Code: 520302

Florida CIP Code: 1552030201

Admission Information

To be admitted to the Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree programs, students must ensure the following documents have been received by the Admissions and Student Records office:

1. A PHSC Application for Admission indicating the intent to pursue an AA or AS degree.
2. An official high school transcript indicating graduation with a standard high school diploma or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma.
3. An official transcript from each U.S. college or university attended.

Students graduating from institutions outside of the United States must follow the procedures for submitting transcripts outlined in the International Non-Immigrant (F Visa or M Visa) Student Admission section.

Students who have received special diplomas are not eligible for admission to degree programs.

General Education Courses - 18 credits

Area I. Communication and Information Literacy

ENC 1101	English Composition I	3 cr.
Total Credit Hours:		3

 

Technological Fluency

CGS 1100	Microcomputer Applications	3 cr.
Total Credit Hours:		3

 

Area II. Mathematics

Complete any Area II. Mathematics course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program requirements.

Total Credit Hours:

3

Note: Students wishing to transfer to a bachelor program should take MAC 1105.

 

Area III. Natural Sciences

Complete any Area III. Natural Sciences course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program requirements.

Total Credit Hours:

3

 

Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Complete one of the following courses.

AMH 2020	History of the United States II	3 cr.
POS 2041	American Federal Government	3 cr.
Total Credit Hours:		3

 

Area V. Humanities

Complete any Area V. Humanities course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program requirements.

Total Credit Hours:

3

 

Program Core Courses - 42 credits

ACG 2021	Principles of Financial Accounting	3 cr.
ACG 2071	Principles of Managerial Accounting	3 cr.
ACG 2100	Intermediate Accounting I	3 cr.
ACG 2110	Intermediate Accounting II	3 cr.
ACG 2450	Microcomputers in Accounting	3 cr.
BUL 2241	Business Law	3 cr.
ECO 2013	Principles of Macroeconomics	3 cr.
ECO 2023	Principles of Microeconomics	3 cr.
FIN 1100	Personal Finance	3 cr.
GEB 1011	Introduction to Business	3 cr.
OST 2335	Business Communications	3 cr.
OST 2852	Excel for the Office	3 cr.
TAX 2000	Federal Income Tax I	3 cr.
TAX 2010	Federal Income Tax II	3 cr.
Total Credit Hours:		42

Total Credit Hours: 60