Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

Accounting/BusinessACCOUNTINGBASIC CERTIFICATE (411)ACCOUNTINGLETTER OF RECOGNITION—TAX (413)AWARD: CertificatePROGRAM MISSION: The Chesapeake College AccountingBasic Certificate provides students with educational opportunitiesto acquire basic accounting knowledge, skills and practice toprepare for success in private, public or governmental accountingenvironments and for continued learning in accounting or relateddisciplines.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Accounting Basic Certificatewas designed to provide, in the shortest possible time, aknowledge of basic accounting skills. Students should consultwith the College’s Admissions Office or an academic advisor inplanning an appropriate program.PROGRAM GOALS: The Accounting Basic Certificate programwill:• Promote technical competency, professional knowledge andethical responsibility.• Prepare students for entry-level accounting positions or forfurther study in the field.AWARD: Letter of RecognitionPROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Tax-Letter of Recognitionprogram was designed to provide, in the shortest possible time,a knowledge of basic tax preparation and law. Students shouldconsult with the College’s Admissions Office or an academicadvisor in planning an appropriate program.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:[Courses Appear in Recommended Sequence.]ACC 103 Principles of Accounting I 3ACC 105 Personal Income Tax 3ACC 106+ Corporate Tax 3MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS: 9CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Larry Hearn+ Prerequisite or corequisite. See course description for details.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:[Courses Appear in Recommended Sequence.]FSC 101X Freshman Seminar Course 1ACC 103 Principles of Accounting I 3BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3CIS 115 Microcomputer Applications Integration 3CPL 105 Career Planning & Preparation 1ACC 104+ Principles of Accounting II 3ACC 110 Computerized Accounting 3CPL 250+ Job Shadowing orCPL 280+ Cooperative Work Experience 1-3MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS: 18CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Larry HearnX Must be taken within the first 12 hours unless exempted bymeeting established standards.+ Prerequisite or corequisite. See course description for details.65