Program Overview

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Accounting

Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047

www.clcillinois.edu/programs/acc
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
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Accounting programs prepare students to compile and analyze business records and prepare financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, costs studies, tax returns, and other internal reports.

To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.

Recommended Plan of Study

CoURSE	Title	Hours
Required Prerequisite Coursework		2 Credits
course	Accounting in Business ** (This course provides an alternate path for students to meet ACC 121 prerequisite)	2
First Semester		13-14 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course ^	*College Success Seminar*	*[2]*
course	Financial Accounting	4
BUS 121	Introduction To Business	3
course	English Composition I	3
course	College Algebra * or
course	Finite Mathematics or
course	Business Statistics or
course	Calculus for Business and Social Science	3-4
Second Semester		16 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Managerial Accounting	4
course +	Business Law I	3
course	Comprehensive Spreadsheets	3
course	Fundamentals of Speech	3
course	Critical Thinking	3
Third Semester		16 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Federal Taxation of Entities	3
course	Intermediate Accounting I	4
course	Managerial Communication	3
course	Introduction to Computers	3
course	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
Fourth Semester		15-17 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Payroll Accounting	2
course	Introduction to Quickbooks	2
course	Accounting Capstone Experience	1
course	Cost Accounting	3
course	Principles of Management	3
course	Business Ethics or
course	Internship I	1-3
course	Principles of Microeconomics	3
Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree		60-63

^ The credit for CLC 120, College Success Seminar, is an institutional requirement for graduation. It is not part of the program requirements but must be completed with a D or better.

+ Cross listed with LGL 221

* There are prerequisites for MTH 122. If you do not meet those prerequisites, begin taking those classes this semester – use summer for the additional math class if needed. Certain courses are only offered certain semesters. Please check the course scheduling guide listed on the web.

** If needed, students should consider taking ACC 110 in the Summer Session before taking ACC 121.

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact your Academic Success Advisor or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.