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Accounting (520301)

Degree: Associate in Applied Science, AAS

Overview

Graduates with an Accounting degree receive 66 credit hours of course work. They demonstrate core skills in the following: accounting, business, business ethics, business law, and computer applications. Graduates receive oral and written communication skills and critical thinking and problem-solving skills for both academic and workplace solutions. Graduates with this degree can expect to receive jobs as accounting and auditing clerks, account management trainees, bookkeepers, and bank tellers.

In the Real World

Graduates who obtain an Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting are prepared for a variety of career opportunities in both the private and public sectors. They can expect to start entry-level careers as accounts payable and receivable clerks, accounting and auditing clerks, cost accountants, financial accounting and payroll clerks, purchasing agents, and business owners.

Career Placement

At FDTC, we believe that education deserves results - that’s why we want to watch our students succeed in the real world. Florence-Darlington Technical College works diligently to match students with relevant jobs in our community so that they can put their hard-earned education to work. We partner with successful alumni and local businesses to ensure our students get the best possible career upon graduation. Our Career Services Office offers a variety of services to help students succeed including: resume coaching, on-campus recruiting & career fairs, online job postings, professional development workshops, personality evaluations, internship placement assistance, and other online career building resources. We encourage all students to schedule a meeting with a Career Services Coach at (843) 661-8075 to explore their post-graduation opportunities. Find out about what Career Services can do for you. What does your future look like?

Learning Goals/Objectives

Graduates will:
• Communicate effectively using best practices prevailing in the business environment.
• Prepare financial statements and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Analyze and prepare financial information about business organizations to support decision-making.
• Manage business information using appropriate software.
• Analyze and prepare accounting documents and reports for governmental cost and managerial accounting.

Courses

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Course Prefix	Course Number	Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credit Hours
ECO	201	Economic Concepts	3	0	3
		OR
ECO	210	Macroeconomics	3	0	3
		OR
ECO	211	Microeconomics	3	0	3
ENG	101	English Composition I	3	0	3
MAT	107	Contemporary Statistics & Probability	3	0	3
		OR
MAT	110	College Algebra	3	0	3
		OR
MAT	120	Probability and Statistics	3	0	3
SPC	205	Public Speaking	3	0	3
XXX	XXX	Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts	3	0	3
		TOTALS:	15	0	15