Accounting Taxes - Davidson County Community College

Accounting Taxes from Davidson County Community College is a Campus Certificate Accounting and Finance degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. Curriculum Description The Accounting curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the ?language of business,? accountants assemble, analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations. In addition to course work in accounting principles, theories, and practice, students will study business law, finance , management, and economics. Related skills are developed through the study of communications, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics. Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies. With work experience and additional education, an individual may advance in the accounting profession. Competencies Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to: 1. Analyze business transactions for manual or computerized entry into accounting records. 2. Prepare and maintain journals and ledgers for accounting systems, using critical thinking and generally accepted accounting principles. 3. Prepare and present financial statements, budgets, and income tax returns. 4. Compute payroll and prepare related reports and returns. 5. Provide effective written and oral communication in a business environment. Communicate effectively in a business/accounting environment through speaking, listening, and writing. Major Courses ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes ACC 130 Business Income Taxes ACC 140 Payroll Accounting Supporting Courses CIS 110 Intro to Computers OR CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy Total Semester Hours Credit...........14-15 View more details on Davidson County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accounting and Finance courses.