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ACC 101 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of the complete accounting cycle and provides the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a sole proprietorship. Topics include: accounting vocabulary for a personal service business and merchandising enterprise; business transactions; the rules of debit and credit; journalizing and posting transactions; general and subsidiary ledgers; financial statements; adjusting and closing entries; accounting for cash. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.

ACC 102 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: ACC 101
Applies the basic principles of accounting to specific account classifications and subsidiary record accounting. Topics include: receivables; inventory; plant assets; payroll; payables; and partnerships. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.

ACC 103 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING III  (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: ACC 102
Emphasizes a fundamental understanding of corporate and cost accounting. Topics include: accounting for a corporation; departmental accounting; job order/process cost accounting; and budgeting. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.

ACC 104 COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING (1-4-3)
Prerequisites: ACC 102, SCT 100
Emphasizes operation of computerized accounting systems from manual input forms. Topics include: equipment use general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, advanced payroll, and financial reports. Laboratory work includes theoretical and technical application.

ACC 105 ACCOUNTING DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS (1-4-3)
Prerequisite: SCT 100
Emphasizes use of database management software packages for Provisional-related database applications. Topics include: planning and designing a database; database creation; data entry; database access, manipulation and updating; sort, index and query functions; database Provisional-related applications; and database management applications. Laboratory work includes theoretical and technical application.

ACC 106 ACCOUNTING SPREADSHEET FUNDAMENTALS (1-4-3)
Prerequisite: SCT 100
Provides instruction in the use of electronic spreadsheet software packages for Provisional related spreadsheet applications. Students become proficient in creation, modification, and combination of spreadsheets. Topics include: creation of spreadsheet; editing and deleting entries; introduction to macros and computations through the use of formula and/or logic functions; and Provisional related spreadsheet applications. Laboratory work includes theoretical and technical application.

ACC 107 FULL-TIME ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP (0-36-12)
Prerequisite: All non-elective courses required for Provisional completion
Provides in-depth application and reinforcement of accounting and employability principles in an actual job setting. This internship allows the student to become involved in intensive on-the-job accounting applications that require full-time concentration, practice, and  follow through. Topics include: applications of accounting principles; problem solving; adaptability to job setting equipment and technology; use of proper interpersonal skills; development of constructive work habits and appropriate work ethics, with consideration of factors such as confidentiality; and concentrated development of productivity and quality job performance through practice. The full-time accounting internship is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, minimum of two required seminars, and a required student project.

ACC 108 HALF-TIME ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP (0-18-6)
Prerequisite: All non-elective courses required for Provisional completion
Introduces students to the application and reinforcement of accounting an employability principles in an actual job setting. This internship acquaints the student with realistic work situations and provides insights into accounting applications on the job. Topics include: applications of accounting principles; problem solving; adaptability to job setting equipment and technology; use of proper interpersonal skills; development of constructive work habits and an appropriate work ethic, with consideration of factors such as confidentiality; and initial development of productivity and quality job performance. The half-time accounting internship implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, and two required seminars.

ACC 120 PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING (5-0-5)
Prerequisite:  ACC 103
Introduces the student to the auditor’s responsibilities in the areas of professional standards, reports, ethics and legal liability. Students learn about the technology of auditing; evidence gathering, audit/assurance processes, internal controls, and sampling techniques. The specific methods of auditing the revenue/receipts process, disbursement cycle, personnel and payroll procedures, asset changes, and debt and equity are learned. Procedures related to attest engagements and internal auditing are also reviewed.

ACC 122 INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENTAL AND NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: ACC 101, ACC 102, ACC 103
Provides an introduction to financial reporting and accounting principles for state/local governments and nonprofit entities.

ACC 150 COST ACCOUNTING (4-4-6)
Prerequisite:  ACC 103
Emphasizes a thorough understanding of cost concepts, cost behavior, and cost accounting techniques as they are applied to manufacturing cost systems. Topics include job order cost accounting, process cost accounting, and standard cost accounting.

ACC 151 INDIVIDUAL TAX ACCOUNTING (3-2-4)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Provides instruction for preparation of both state and federal income tax. Topics include: taxable income, income adjustments, schedules, standard deductions, itemized deductions, exemptions, tax credits, and tax calculations.

ACC 152 PAYROLL ACCOUNTING (3-2-4)
Prerequisite:  ACC 101
Provides students with an understanding of the laws that affect a company’s payroll structure and practical application skills in maintaining payroll records. Topics include: payroll and personnel records; computing and paying wages and salaries; various taxes; and analyzing and journalizing payroll transactions.

ACC 154 PERSONAL FINANCE (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
This course is designed to give students the foundations needed to make sound financial decisions. Students learn how to apply economic concepts to financial situations. Topics include: budgeting, building net worth, housing selection and purchase, credit, insurance, investing and retirement and estate planning.

ACC 155 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
This course introduces law and its relationship to business. An overview of the American legal system is presented, along with court practice and procedure, criminal law procedures, and torts. Other topics include: contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code, commercial paper, bailments, bankruptcy, insurance, landlord-tenant relationships, and wills and trusts. 

ACC 156 BUSINESS TAX ACCOUNTING (3-2-4)
Prerequisites: ACC 101, ACC 151
Provides instruction for preparation of both state and federal partnership, corporation and other business tax returns. Topics include: organization form, overview of taxation of partnership, special partnership issues, corporate tax elections, adjustments to income and expenses, tax elections, forms and schedules, tax credits, reconciliation of book and tax income, tax depreciation methods, and tax calculations.

ACC 158 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: ACC 103
Emphasizes the interpretation of data by management in planning and controlling business activities. Topics include: budgeting, capital investment decisions, price level and foreign exchange, analysis of financial statements, and internal reporting.

ACC 160 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS (4-2-5)
Prerequisite: ACC 106
Provides students with laboratory based theoretical and technical advanced spreadsheet applications. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of scope and application of advanced spreadsheet software. Topics include: advanced computational functions; advanced data management functions; advanced file management; advanced data manipulation; advanced spreadsheet  printing options; advanced spreadsheet macros; advanced spreadsheet command language; advanced graph generation; and advanced accounting and financial applications.

 

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