Accounting, ABA

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The Accounting program prepares students for entry level positions in the accounting field as well as enhancing the skills of individuals currently employed in accounting and who desire advancement. The program provides specialized knowledge in accounting theory and practice as well as an understanding of business operations in the American economy.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested sequence (may be modified to meet your needs):

Credit Hours Required: 62

Semester 1

ACCT 1080 - Principles of Accounting 1 Credit Hours: 4.00 (Exploratory Course ) (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
BUSN 1010 - Business Enterprise Credit Hours: 3.00
ITCS 1010 - Computer & Information Processing Principles Credit Hours: 4.00
GEN ED - Group II (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable (Recommended Course MATH 1000 or higher) (MATH 0050 or MATH 0070 may be a required prerequisite depending on placement testing)

Semester 2

ACCT 1090 - Principles of Accounting 2 Credit Hours: 4.00
BCOM 2050 - Business Communications Credit Hours: 4.00
MGMT 1010 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3.00
MKTG 1010 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3.00

Semester 3

ACCT 2270 - Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 4.00
ACCT 2150 - Computer Accounting With QuickBooks Credit Hours: 4.00
OR ACCT 2180 - Intermediate Accounting 1 Credit Hours: 4.00
(Students who wish to transfer should take ACCT 2180)
ECON 1160 - Principles of Economics 1 Credit Hours: 3.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group III)
GEN ED - Group I.A (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 4

ACCT 1150 - Microcomputer Applications in Accounting Credit Hours: 3.00
OR FINC 1010 - Introduction to Finance Credit Hours: 3.00
OR MGMT 2100 - Effective Organizational Behavior & Team Development Credit Hours: 3.00
(Students who wish to transfer should take MGMT 2100 or FINC 1010)
ACCT 2300 - Federal Income Tax-Individual Credit Hours: 4.00
OR ACCT 2190 - Intermediate Accounting 2 Credit Hours: 4.00
(Students who wish to transfer should take ACCT 2190)
BLAW 1080 - Business Law 1 Credit Hours: 4.00
ITCS 2200 - Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3.00
GEN ED - Group IV (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Accounting - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Notes
Associate of Business Administration	Accounting	62	Designed for transferring into a Bachelor of Business Administration program or entry into the field of Accounting.
Certificate	Accounting - Business / Accounting	44	Designed for entry‑level positions or furthering one’s career.
Certificate	Accounting - Small Business Accounting	19	Designed for entry-level positions or furthering one’s career.

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	Fred Jex	586.286.2171	jexf@macomb.edu	Center Campus
Professor	Brian Newman	586.445.7309	newmanb@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	John Chirco	586.286.2230	chircoj814@macomb.edu	South Campus

Program Description:

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. In the Area of Communication:

Present accounting views in writing.

Present accounting views through oral communication.

Listen effectively.

2. In the Area of Group Work and People Skills:

Understand group dynamics and work effectively with people to solve accounting problems.

Resolve conflict in group work.

Organize and delegate tasks in group work.

3. In the Area of Critical Thinking:

Solve diverse and unstructured accounting problems.

Read, critique, and judge the value of written accounting work.

4. In the Area of Working Under Pressure:

Deal effectively with imposed pressure and deadlines for accounting quizzes, homework, group work, practice set, and exams.

Career Opportunities:

Accounting

Transfer Pathways:

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