College of the Great Smoky Mountains - Southwestern Community College, serving Jackson, Macon,  and Swain Counties and Cherokee/ Qually Boundary

 

 




Diania McRae
Diania McRae
A.A.S., Southwestern Community College; B.S.B.A, Western Carolina University; M.Acc., Western Carolina University
828.586.4091, ext. 275
800.447.4091, ext. 275
Founders Hall, Room 120
d_mcrae@southwesterncc.edu

 

 

Wanda Morris
Wanda B. Morris
B.A., M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University
828.586.4091, ext. 342
800.447.4091, ext. 342
Founders Hall, Room 122D
wandam@southwesterncc.edu

 


 

 
 
Accounting

 

Transfer agreements between Southwestern Community College and other colleges or universities allow graduates of certain SCC programs to transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree to the participating university or college. The amount of transferable credit varies among programs and colleges. Please refer to the specific agreements for details on transferable credits.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 and 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.

AWARD: Associate in Applied Science Degree - A25100

Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
    Click title to see course description
Fall Semester 1        
ACC 120 Principles of Accounting I 3 2 0 4
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 0 0 3
BUS 137 Principles of Management 3 0 0 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
MAT 115 Mathematical Models 2 2 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 16
6
0
19
         
Spring Semester 1        
ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Accounting 3 2 0 4
CTS 130 Spreadsheet I 2 2 0 3
ECO 151 Survey of Economics 3 0 0 3
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting 3 0 0 3
OST 136 Word Processing
1
2
0
2
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 12 6 0 15
         
Summer Semester 1        
*** *** Humanities Elective 3 0 0 3
*** *** Social Science Elective 3 0 0 3
Choose one of the following:        
BUS 230 Small Business Management 3 0 0 3
COE 112 Co-op Work Experience I 0 0 20 0
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 6-9 0 0-20 8-9
         
Fall Semester 2        
ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes 2 2 0 3
ACC 220 Intermediate Accounting I 3 2 0 4
ACC 225 Cost Accounting 3 0 0 3
BUS 115 Business Law I 3 0 0 3
BUS 260 Business Communication 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 14 4 0 16
         
Spring Semester 2        
ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications 1 2 0 2
ACC 215 Ethics in Accounting 3 0 0 3
ACC 221 Intermediate Accounting II 3 2 0 4
BAF 235 Analyzing Financial Statements 3 0 0 3
BUS 225 Business Finance 2 2 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 12 6 0 15
   
Total Semester Hour Credits: 73-74  
AWARD: Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS)

Accounting - Certificate Option - C25100

Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
Fall Semester 1        
    Click title to see course description
ACC 120 Principles of Accounting I 3 2 0 4
ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 2 0 4
ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes 2 2 0 3
ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications 1 2 0 2
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 11 10 0 16
   
Total Semester Hour Credits: 16  
Award: Certificate
NOTE: Associate's degree-seeking students are only eligible to receive certificates if nine or more hours of the certificate requirements are outside the associate's degree curriculum requirements.

 


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