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Accounting & Analytics

Associate of Arts

Occupational Major

This major is primarily designed for job preparedness. Students who are considering transferring to a baccalaureate institution should be aware that decisions on transferability of courses are made by the baccalaureate institution and differ from school to school. Students should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.

Department of Business and Innovation
Grupp 401 • Phone: (215) 968-8227 Curriculum Code No. 2019

This major is designed for two-year accounting paraprofessionals, junior accountants and full-charge bookkeepers. Students should work closely with their academic advisors in the selection of courses.

Graduates of this program are able to

  • complete the accounting cycle;
  • prepare GAAP based financial statements;
  • apply financial accounting pronouncements to financial reporting and disclosure;
  • research and analyze tax law; and
  • apply managerial accounting concepts and data analytics.

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This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).


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Accounting & Analytics
Learn about the job market, average salary, and necessary level of training you can expect to encounter in the workforce after completing this program based on data from the PA Department of Labor.

Degree Course Requirements

Course Credits
ACCT105
Financial Accounting A,D
4
ACCT106
Managerial Accounting D
4
ACCT130
Accounting Applications for the Computer D,9
3
ACCT200
Intermediate Accounting I D
3
ACCT201
Intermediate Accounting II D
3
ACCT210
Cost Accounting I D
3
ACCT240
Federal and State Taxes I D
3
ACCT241
Federal and State Taxes II D
3
ACCT280
Accounting Internship B,D
3
CISC110
Introduction to Information Systems D,9
3
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
COMM110
Effective Speaking A,D,4,5
3
MATH115
Elementary Statistics A,D,2,6
3
OR
MGMT120
Business Mathematics A,D,6
3
MGMT100
Introduction to Business 2,3,4,8
3
MGMT122
Introduction to Business Analytic D
3
MGMT135
Business Communication A,D,2,4,10
3
Scientific Literacy A,D,E,73-4
Arts/Humanities E,1 3
Electives C 6
Total Credit Hours 60-61

Recommended Semester Sequence

The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete program requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.

First Semester

Course Credits
ACCT105
Financial Accounting A,D
4
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
MGMT135
Business Communication A,D,2,4,10
3
MGMT100
Introduction to Business 2,3,4,8
3
MATH115
Elementary Statistics A,D,2,6
3
OR
MGMT120
Business Mathematics A,D,6
3
Arts/Humanities E,1 3
Total Credit Hours 17

Second Semester

Course Credits
ACCT106
Managerial Accounting D
4
CISC110
Introduction to Information Systems A,D,9
3
MGMT122
Introduction to Business Analytic D
3
COMM110
Effective Speaking A,D,4,5
3
Elective C 3
Total Credit Hours 16

Third Semester

Course Credits
ACCT130
Accounting Applications for the Computer D,9
3
ACCT200
Intermediate Accounting I D
3
ACCT240
Federal and State Taxes I D
3
ACCT210
Cost Accounting I D
3
Scientific Literacy A,D,E,73-4
Total Credit Hours 15-16

Fourth Semester

Course Credits
ACCT201
Intermediate Accounting II D
3
ACCT241
Federal and State Taxes II D
3
ACCT280
Accounting Internship B,D
3
Electives C 3
Total Credit Hours 12

A Placement testing required.
B All academically qualified students must enroll in ACCT280.
C Select any two of the following (with proper prerequisites): ACCT110, ACCT120, ACCT230, CISC127, CISC215, MATH215.
D Course requires prerequisite or corequisite.
E Consult the list of courses approved for this subcategory. Any course may be chosen.

1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking
3 Satisfies Diversity
4 Satisfies Information Literacy
5 Satisfies Oral Communication
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy
8 Satisfies Social Sciences
9 Satisfies Technological Competence
10 Satisfies Writing

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