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Accounting
Diploma
Contact Information
Kurt Bradley
706-771-4063
Brenda Catchings
706-771-4064
Augusta Campus - Building 1400

Ronny Marchman
706-595-0166 ext. 35
Thomson Campus

Charlotte Houke
706-437-6827
Waynesboro Campus

Entrance Dates: Fall and Spring - Augusta and Waynesboro
Fall, Winter, and Spring - Thomson
Length of Program: Five Quarters
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 73

Program Description

The Accounting diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the accounting profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of accounting theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized accounting systems. Program graduates receive an Accounting diploma.  High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities

In the areas of banking, business, credit, industry, and local, state, and federal government, the accounting graduate will find an interesting and rewarding career.

Curriculum Outline Credits
General Core Courses 18
ENG 1010 Fundamentals of English I 5
ENG 1012 Fundamentals of English II 5
MAT 1011 Business Mathematics (or)
MAT 1012 Foundations of Mathematics 5
EMP 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3
Occupational Courses 52
ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I 6
ACC 102 Principles of Accounting II 6
ACC 103 Principles of Accounting III 6
ACC 104 Computerized Accounting 3
ACC 106 Spreadsheet Applications 3
ACC 168 Accounting Internship II 12
ACC 151 Individual Tax Accounting 5
ACC 152 Payroll Accounting 5
BUS 100 Introduction to Keyboarding (or) 3
BUS 1130 Document Processing 6
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputer 3

Notes:

  • An internship is required for program completion and may include both a credit and criminal background check.