For Program Information please contact:
Shunda Ware,
Chair,
Room 61
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404-225-4553.

sware@atlantatech.edu

ACCOUNTING DIPLOMA PROGRAM

The Accounting 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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields. Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

COURSE OUTLINE
Curriculum
General Core Courses
Area I - English/Humanities/Fine Arts
Courses  
Credits
ENG 1010 Fundamentals of English I
5
ENG 1012 Fundamentals of English II
5
Area II - Social/Behavioral Science
EMP 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
3
Area III - Natural Sciences / Mathematics
MAT 1011 Business Math
5
Total
18
Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses
ACC 1101 Principles of Accounting I
6
ACC 1102 Principles of Accounting II
6
ACC 1103 Principles of Accounting III
6
ACC 1104 Computerized Accounting
3
ACC 1106 Spreadsheet Applications
3
ACC 1151 Individual Tax Accounting
5
ACC 1152 Payroll Accounting
5
BUS 1130 Document Processing
6
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
XXX xxx Advisor Approved Specific Occupational Guided Electives
10
Total
53
Program Recommended Electives
ACC 2122 Introduction to Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
5
ACC 2154 Personal Finance
5
ACC 2155 Legal Environment of Business
5
ACC 2156 Business Tax Accounting
5
ACC 2167 Accounting Internship I
6
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
71
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
4
  Estimated Program Cost
$4,863


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