Accounting and Finance - Accounting

Curriculum Description

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Accountants and finance professionals assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.

Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Related skills are developed through the study of communications, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies.

This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Diploma in Accounting and Finance with an emphasis in Accounting.

The following represents one way in which the diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. (CTE-Y D25800P1)

Diploma

D25800AC
NC CIP: 52.0304
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2020

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 120	Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE	3	2	0	4
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION	3	0	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 7

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 121	Prin of Managerial Accounting	3	2	0	4
ACC 129	Individual Income Taxes	2	2	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 5
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 7

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 130	Business Income Taxes	2	2	0	3
BUS 225	Business Finance	2	2	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 4
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 6

Fall Semester

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 110 OR	Introduction to Computers	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	0	2

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
MAT 110 OR	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy NEW VERSION	2	2	0	3
MAT 143 OR	Quantitative Literacy NEW VERSION	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
MAT 152	Statistical Methods I NEW VERSION	(3)	(2)	(0)	(4)

Totals

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 5

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BUS 115	Business Law I REVISED REQUISITE	3	0	0	3

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 149 OR	Intro to ACC Spreadsheets	1	3	0	2
CTS 130	Spreadsheet	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)

Totals

Class Hours: 4
Lab/Shop Hours: 3
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 5

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 220	Intermediate Accounting I	3	2	0	4
BUS 116	Business Law II	3	0	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 7

Total Credit Hours: 37

Legend

• : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
• : Local Requirement
• : Instructional Service Agreement
• : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
• : Global Distinction
• : Requisite(s)

Additional Information

*Hours will vary depending on course selection.

2018FA State Curriculum Standard Revision; new title and code; repackaged only.
            This program was formerly Accounting D25100.
            CTE program was formerly Accounting D25100P1.

D25800AC