Accounting (ACD)
2018-2019
Type: Career, Degree (AS)
Open Admissions
Division: Career & Tech Education & Bus
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.
For more information email us at: Accounting@northshore.edu or call 978-739-5522
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 | Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall
| ACC103 | Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks | 1 |
| ACC110 | Small Business Computerized Accounting | 1 |
| ACC203 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC208 | Taxation | 3 |
| BUS103 | Advanced Excel | 1 |
| ACC201 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| ACC202 | Intermediate Accounting 2 | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| BUS112 | Contemporary Organizational Communications | 3 |
| COP202 | Cooperative Education/Internship | 3 |
| PHI116 | Ethics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Requirement Notes
COP202: Students may be eligible for COP202 exemption. Please see the COP202 Coop Ed/Internship Exemption Form found on the Academic Program Web page for details. If exemption is approved, student must substitute a 3-credit ACC, BUS, MGT or MKT course.
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