Accounting (ACD)
2019-2020
Type: Career, Degree (AS)
Open Admissions
Division: Career & Technical Education and Business
The Accounting Degree, a four-semester program, prepares students for a variety of entry-level accounting positions in small to medium-sized businesses, partnerships, and corporations. In addition to learning how to analyze, calculate, record transactions, maintain financial records, and prepare a wide variety of financial reports, students are introduced to financial analysis. Other topics include managerial accounting and taxation, as well as budgeting and accounting for payroll, accounts receivables, accounts payables, investments, stock, and bonds.
Technology, communication, and business skills are also emphasized throughout the program. Students gain hands-on computer experience: specialized training is provided in Excel, Quickbooks, and individual tax preparation software. Both oral and written communication skills are integrated into the course work. A solid background in business is acquired through required course work in business law, management, and marketing.
As part of this program, students have the opportunity to enhance career development by integrating both classroom study and work experience in the Accounting field through participation in the Cooperative Education/Internship course.
If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.
If you have program advising related questions, please contact accounting@northshore.edu or call 781-477-2215.
First Year
Fall
| ACC101 | Basic Accounting 1 | 3 |
| BUS120 | Computer Applications for Business | 3 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| ECO103 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MGT102 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| ACC102 | Basic Accounting 2 | 3 |
| BUS102 | Business Law | 3 |
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| ECO104 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MKT101 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall
| ACC110 | Small Business Computerized Accounting | 1 |
| ACC103 | Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks | 1 |
| ACC201 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 3 |
| ACC203 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC208 | Taxation | 3 |
| BUS103 | Advanced Excel | 1 |
| BUS112 | Contemporary Organizational Communications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| ACC202 | Intermediate Accounting 2 | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| COP202 | Cooperative Education/Internship | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| PHI116 | Ethics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Program Notes
Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Student Learner Outcomes
- Comprehend the importance of accounting, and apply accounting principles and methods to help achieve the organizational goals.
- Utilize industry-used business software, including specialized accounting and tax platforms, to process financial information, prepare reports, analyze data, and make sound decisions.
- Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace through the appropriate use of interpersonal communication, resource management, and the ability to work in teams.
- Evaluate ethical dilemmas in the business environment and apply appropriate ethical decision making as it relates to accounting.
- Examine subjects such as business law, management, marketing skills, as well as receive exposure to a broad-based liberal arts education.
- Enhance career development by integrating both classroom study and work experience in the Accounting field through an internship experience.
Occupational Skills Required
- active listening
- mathematical reasoning
- oral and written comprehension
- deductive reasoning
- critical thinking
Experiential Learning Required in Program
- COP202 - Cooperative Education/Internship
Experiential Learning Optional in Program
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – All Education Levels
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – Associate’s or Less
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Average Annual Growth (10-Year Projection)
- US - -0.1%
- Boston MSA – -0.2%
- Essex County – -0.1%
- Boston MSA Average Entry-Level Wages (2016) – $31,600
- Boston MSA Median Wages (2016) – $45,900