Accounting Degree Program (A.S.)

CCV’s Accounting program prepares you for entry-level positions in a variety of settings. It allows you to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program or may be the first step in pursuing CPA licensure. In addition to taking courses in accounting, you will gain a broader knowledge of the business environment by studying technology, communication and management. If you are interested in Vermont’s licensing requirements for accounting, visit www.vermont.gov for more information.

Program Outcomes

Successful graduates will be able to:
• identify and explain the fundamental principles and concepts upon which accounting
is based;
• apply fundamental accounting principles and concepts to specific accounting and
reporting issues;
• identify the agencies and organizations within the accounting profession
established to evaluate and promulgate accounting principles;
• analyze and prepare accurate financial statements;
• demonstrate academic skills required of all CCV graduates, including competency
in writing, information literacy, oral communication, and quantitative reasoning; and
• identify their career and transfer options and assume a professional role in the
workplace.

Program Requirements '09-'10

ACC-2121 Financial Accounting (4cr)
ACC- 2122 Managerial Accounting (4 cr)
ACC-2201 Intermediate Accounting (4 cr)
ACC-2210 Cost Accounting (4 cr)
BUS-2450 Business Law (4 cr)
ECO-2020 Macroeconomics or
ECO-2030 Microeconomics *
ACC-1010 Computerized Accounting or
CIS-1410 Intermediate Spreadsheets
BUS-1320 Principles of Supervision or
BUS-2020 Principles of Management or
BUS-2210 Small Business Management

*You may use a course to meet both a program requirement and a general education requirement; however, you may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements.

General Education Requirements

In addition to program-specific courses listed above, an associate's degree includes completion of general education program requirements, which together constitute a minimum of 60 credits.

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