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Oct 09, 2024
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Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Accounting (A.S.) +
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Return to: Associate Degrees
About the Degree
Career Information
General Education Requirements
Program Requirements
CCV’s Accounting program prepares you for entry-level positions in a variety of settings. It allows you to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program or may be the first step in pursuing CPA licensure. In addition to taking courses in accounting, you will gain a broader knowledge of the business environment by studying technology, communication and management. If you are interested in Vermont’s licensing requirements for accounting, visit www.vermont.gov for more information.
+ This program can be completed fully online.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Accounting program will be able to:
- identify, explain, and apply generally accepted accounting principles and managerial concepts upon which accounting is based;
- apply generally accepted accounting principles and managerial principles and concepts to specific accounting and reporting issues;
- identify agencies and organizations within the accounting profession established to evaluate and promulgate accounting principles;
- prepare accurate financial statements, schedules and reports, and conduct appropriate analyses to determine financial impacts upon an organization;
- demonstrate academic skills required of all CCV graduates, including competency in writing, information literacy, oral communication, and quantitative reasoning; and
- explore pathways for educational and career development in the student’s field of study.
The Accounting program is great for you if:
- you are currently working or have interest in working in finance, public accounting, corporate accounting, or banking;
- you are interested in gaining an understanding of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data;
- you want to gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace; and
- you may be interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in this field.
Key information and advice for students in the Accounting program:
- CCV’s Accounting program prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of business settings.
- This is a great program to prepare you for transfer to a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- This program provides the academic requirements for CPA licensure.
- The Accounting degree program shares many courses with the CCV’s Business associate’s degree making a double program a good choice for some students.
The Accounting program prepares you for careers such as:
- Bookkeeper
- Staff Accountant
- Audit Clerk
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll Administrator
Job outlook in Accounting in the state of Vermont:
Title
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Median
Salary
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Projected Growth
(10 Yrs)
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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
$33,700 |
9% |
Billing/Posting Clerk |
$31,900 |
7% |
Accountants and Auditors (Bachelor degree) |
$58,700 |
19% |
Source: Vermont Department of Labor, http://www.vtlmi.info/oic.cfm
Transfer Options:
For more information about special transfer agreements between CCV and other colleges, visit our transfer page.
Visit www.vtcolleges.org to learn about additional bachelor degree options in Vermont.
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General Education Requirements
All associate degrees include completion of general education requirements which, together with program requirements, constitute a minimum of 60 credits. In some cases program requirements also fulfill general education requirements. You may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements. Core Competencies
Complete at least one course in each of the following:
Areas of Inquiry
Complete at least one course in each of the following:
Integrative Approaches
Complete one course in the following:
Complete the following:
Program Requirements
Courses are listed in the order in which we recommend you take them. Note(s)
* You may use a course to meet both a program requirement and a general education requirement; however, you may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements. Minimum Total Credits in Degree: 60
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