Accounting

Program Number: 10-101-1
School Year: 2012-2013
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online
FLEx Degree

Program Description

The Accounting program provides the foundation for individuals to prepare financial statements and record business transactions for all types of business and industry. Coursework trains students in all facets of accounting including financial, cost, payroll, taxes, auditing and computerized systems. Students develop a strong knowledge base of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting procedures and software applications for accounting processes. Using computers, students gain hands-on experience to process financial data into information for reporting, planning, controlling and decision making purposes. Teamwork, communication skills, computer technology, ethical behavior and compliance with GAAP are also emphasized. Graduates find employment in a wide variety of accounting occupations in both the private and public sectors and/or use their training to pursue additional educational goals.

Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$16,000 $81,000

Approximate Costs

$111.85 per credit (resident)
$167.80 per credit (out-of-state resident)
*Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

Maintain computerized accounting program.
Prepare payroll and payroll tax reports.
Prepare financial information according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Complete process of identifying, gathering, measuring, summarizing and analyzing financial data.
Prepare personal and sole proprietorship income tax returns and business tax reports.

Career Opportunities

Accountant
Accounting Technician
Payroll Accountant
Cost Accountant
Staff Accountant

Entrance Scores

Assessment Area	ACT	ACCUPLACER
English/Sentence Skills	16	76
Reading/Reading Comprehension	16	67
Math/Arithmetic	16	64

Admission Process

Submit the college admission application.
Submit the $30 one-time fee.
Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
Take the college assessment test (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other). The ACCUPLACER assessment can be taken at MPTC.
Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.

Courses

Number	Title	Crds
Term 1
101-112	Accounting 1	4
101-141	Payroll Accounting	3
102-110	Introduction to Business	3
103-180	Microsoft Excel	2
801-195	Written Communication	3
Total		15

Term 2
101-114	Accounting 2	4
101-154	Microcomputer Accounting Applications	3
103-190	Advanced Microsoft Excel	2
105-160	Business Law	3
801-196	Oral and Interpersonal Communication	3
804-107	College Mathematics	3
Total		18

Term 3
101-115	Accounting 3	4
101-123	Income Tax Accounting	3
101-125	Cost Management	3
809-195	Economics	3
809-199	Psychology of Human Relations	3
Total		16

Term 4
101-126	Advanced Cost Management	3
	- OR -
101-128	Auditing	3
	- OR -
101-129	Applied Income Tax	3
101-134	Introduction to Finance	3
101-145	Integrated Accounting Applications	3
105-150	Business Practice Firm	3
809-166	Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application	3
809-196	Introduction to Sociology	3
Total		18

Total Program Credits		67

Exit Assessment

Completion of 105-150 Business Practice Firm is the exit assessment graduation requirement for the program.