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Accounting Program Outline
In as little as 16 months—or take longer
if you wish—you can earn your degree and
be ready to start making money in Accounting.
You get everything you need to know with our easy-to-understand
instruction that takes you step by step through the basics of
accounting. Here is a preview of what you will learn:
General Education Courses (15 Credit Hours)
Applied Business Math (MH101 - 3
credit hours) — Gain a solid foundation of business math and basic statistics.
Apply these skills in real-world workplace scenerios.
Business Communications (EN110 -
3 credit hours) — Develop
skills for effective written communication. You’ll learn
to produce clear, effective, audience specific documents.
Business Fundamentals (BS100 - 3
credit hours) — Explore
the exciting world of business with this program overview. Discover
the many careers—and lucrative income—that await you.
From accounting executives to top managers, you’ll learn
about the many career opportunities available to college grads.
Career Development Strategies
(GE200 - 2 credit hours) — Get
your career moving! Improve your interview techniques and create
a top-notch resume. This course will teach you everything you
need to land a great job and kick-start your career.
Success Strategies (GE102 - 1
credit hours) — Your
first course introduces you to McKinley College and the world
of distance learning. You’ll learn proven strategies for
success as an independent learner. In addition, discover how to
access the many facets of McKinley College and meet the faculty
and staff.
Workplace Psychology (PY110 - 3
credit hours) — Discover
the intricacies of social psychology. You’ll learn how personality
traits, biology, health, stress, and psychological disorders affect
human behavior in the workplace.
Core Courses (46 Credit Hours)
Accounting Practicum (AC299 - 2
credit hours) — Step
into a real-world scenario as a junior accountant, and apply
your business and accounting skills.
Business Law and Ethics (BS200 -
3 credit hours) — Study
laws that affect business operations. Learn how business ethics
and social responsibility shape the business environment. Additionally,
you’ll gain an overview of the U.S. legal system.
Computer Applications (CS100/101
- 3 credit hours) — Learn
the fundamentals of computers, including hardware and software
concepts, as well as networking and Internet terminology. Apply the basics of Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Computerized Accounting (AC220 -
3 credit hours) — Learn how accountants use software to solve accounting problems and analyze financial data. Apply accounting knowledge and skills using software.
The Economics of Business (BS140 -
4 credit hours) — This
course introduces you to microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
Learn how money and financial systems affect households, businesses
and governments. Apply the economic ideas of supply and demand,
elasticity, markets, interest and more to your life and the business
world.
Entrepreneurship (BS240 - 3
credit hours) — Gain insight into the aspects of starting, acquiring
and operating a new business. Learn how to avoid common
problems that small businesses encounter; then discover strategies
to solve such problems.
Finance (AC240 - 3 credit hours) — Explore how external users - such as bankers and investors - utilize accounting information. Discover the ins and outs of financial markets, investing and financing decisions.
Human Resources Management (BS150
- 3 credit hours) — Human Resources Management ramps up workplace psychology knowledge. Learn how managers find, hire, train
and manage employees. Discover methods for motivating and leading
employees.
Introduction to Accounting I
(AC101 - 3 credit hours) — This
first accounting course walks through the accounting cycle from
journalizing to closing the books. Apply the basics of bookkeeping
and accounting theory.
Introduction to Accounting II
(AC201 - 3 credit hours) — This
course expands on the principles learned in introduction to
Accounting I. Take a closer look at the accounting cycle, explore subledgers and apply additional accounting techniques. Apply these skills to interpret and create financial statements.
Introduction to Management (BS120
- 3 credit hours) — Discover
the four principles of management: planning, organizing, controlling
and leading. Apply these principles to plan for success on a company, department
and personal level.
Managerial Accounting
(AC210 - 3 credit hours) — Explore
operating statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and
statements of owner’s equity. Discover how managers use
financial statements and accounting methods to analyze their business.
Marketing Principles (BS160 - 3
credit hours) — Here you'll learn
to conduct customer and competitor analysis. Discover how to attract
target markets for product, pricing, distribution and promotional
decisions.
Payroll Processing (AC260 - 3
credit hours) — Learn
how to maintain and interpret payroll records, calculate and process
payroll, report wages and tax withholdings, figure the employer’s
federal tax return and much more. Apply your knowledge
by completing comprehensive payroll simulations.
Tax Preparation (AC280 - 4 credit
hours) — Discover
how to gather tax information, prepare federal tax forms and find
relevant information to complete state tax forms. Discover how
sales use and property taxes affect individuals' and businesses' financial health. Gain a foundation of federal taxation as it relates to individuals. Learn gross income, deductions and credits, sales and other disposition of property, capital gains, losses and timing. Tax planning, compliance and reporting are also included. Personal tax burden minimization and preparation
of personal tax returns will be emphasized. You’ll learn
the ins-and-outs of individual and corporate tax preparation in
this comprehensive, hands-on course that covers everything from
retirement plans to capital gains and losses.
 
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