Augusta Technical College Accounting

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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:	75

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, which qualifies them as accounting technicians. 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	111	Business English	5
ENG	112	Business Communications	5
MAT	111	Business Math	5
EMP	100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3
Occupational Courses			57
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
DIS	150	Directed Independent Study	1
ACC	106	Accounting Spreadsheet Fundamentals	3
ACC	107	Full-time Accounting Internship	12
ACC	152	Payroll Accounting	4
DIS	150	Directed Independent Study	1
BUS	101	Beginning Document Processing	5
BUS	108	Word Processing	7
SCT	100	Introduction to Microcomputer	3

Notes:

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