Accounting Associate in Applied Science
Program Description
This degree prepares students for a career in accounting, using a “how-to” approach, interspersing theory and concluding with hands-on applications.
Embedded Certificate
This program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless the student completes and submits the Program of Study Change Form requesting to opt out of the embedded certificate.
Mission Statement
The mission of the accounting program at Greenville Technical College is to provide students with a quality education in accounting within the learning-centered environment of our institution. This education will provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to be employed in the accounting field or to continue his/her education in accounting.
Entrance Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Type of Program
Day or online
Requirements for Completion
- Students must receive a grade of “C” or higher in concentration courses, communications courses and the mathematics course to be eligible for graduation.
- Major courses must be completed within five years or by special permission from the department head.
Program Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Employment Opportunities
Manufacturing firms, small businesses, public accounting firms, service companies, not-for-profit organizations
Visit our web page at https://www.gvltec.edu/accounting/.
Listed below is the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Note: Please contact your advisor for recommended evening schedules.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COL 105 | Freshman Seminar | 3 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics (or higher college math) | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BAF 101 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| ACC 124 | Individual Tax Procedures | 3 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3 |
| ECO 210 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECO 211 | Microeconomics | |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ACC 150 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 224 | Business Taxation | 3 |
| ACC 245 | Accounting Applications | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ACC 202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 230 | Cost Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 246 | Integrated Accounting Software | 3 |
| ACC 275 | Selected Topics in Accounting | 3 |
| LOG 250 | Advanced Global Logistics | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 69 | |