Accounting Technology, AS

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Program: AS-25020

The purpose of this program is to prepare the graduate for a career in government, non-profit, or public accounting, or within the private accounting industry. The program is also of value to the small business owner.

Certain courses in this program require placement at the college level or satisfaction of Developmental Education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is able to:
PLO 1: Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making.
PLO 2: Manage business information using appropriate software.
PLO 3: Demonstrate effective business communication and collaboration skills.
PLO 4: Evaluate business and financial information to support internal decision making.
PLO 5: Apply work-based learning experiences.
PLO 6: Prepare governmental tax forms, including those for income, payroll, and sales taxes.
PLO 7: Evaluate the implications of professional values, ethics, and attitudes in business.
PLO 8: Develop and apply strategic and organizational skills.
PLO 9: Prepare individual tax forms.

General Education Requirements (17 Credits Required)

Communications

ENC 1101 - College Composition I

Mathematics (One Course)

Humanities

HUM 2020 - Introduction to Humanities

Social Sciences (One Course)

Natural Sciences (One Course)

Health (One Course)

HLP 1081 - Wellness Concepts
HSC 1101 - Wellness: Nutrition, Personal Growth, and Fitness
Note: A student who is interested in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in the future is encouraged to earn 18 credits in General Education by selecting either a four-credit Science class and HLP 1081, or a three-credit Science class and HSC 1101.

Program Core Requirements (43 Credits Required)

Choose one of the following courses:

Capstone

ACG 2030 - Accounting Program Capstone

Total Program Hours: 60

Civic Literacy Competency

Pursuant to Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code, effective in the Fall 2022 Semester, competency in civic literacy is a requirement for all students receiving an Associate in Science degree. Competency in civic literacy must be demonstrated through one of the two options listed below:

Option 1:

Successful completion of one of the following courses:
AMH 1020 - History of the United States: 1877 to the Present
POS 2041 - American National Government

AND

Successful completion of the Florida Civic Literacy Examination with a score of 60% or better.

Option 2:

Completion of one of the following assessments with the score indicated:

The Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in Government and Politics: United States with a score of three or better.
The Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in United States History with a score of four or better.
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) American Government Exam with a score of 50 or better.
The Florida Civic Literacy Examination with a score of 60% or better.

Note: All approved accelerated credit is listed in Credit-By-Exam Equivalencies. The Credit-by-Exam section of the Florida State Articulation Committee website provides further details.