Get the Skills to Become a Computerized Accounting Professional
13 to 18-Month* Intensive Accounting/Computer Applications Program in White Plains, NY
As a Computerized Accounting professional, you will play a crucial role in any modern business setting. Professionals in this field use cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and security in a variety of accounting procedures.
If you’re good at crunching numbers and working with computer software, consider pursuing a career as a Computerized Accounting professional.
- Jan 15th, 2025Intensive Accounting/Computer Applications: Day Classes The College of Westchester - White Plains, NY Campus 325 Central Avenue White Plains New York United States 10606 If you’re good at crunching numbers and working with computer software, then consider becoming a Computerized Accounting professional. This program prepares you to excel in a professional business environment.https://www.cw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/iStock-1824157741-Intensive-Acc.jpgThe College of Westchester
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Becoming a Qualified Computerized Accounting Professional
The Intensive Accounting/Computer Applications program prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities in the computerized accounting field. Credits are transferable to CW’s AAS – Accounting or BBA – Accounting program.
You can choose to complete this program in as little as 13 months* with our day class option, or attend classes in the evenings and finish in 18 months*.
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Accounting Courses
| Course No. | Course Title | Semester Credits |
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| ACC107 | Financial Accounting I » | 3 |
| Students taking Financial Accounting I will be involved in accounting theory and its applications. In addition, there will be an in-depth study of the nature of assets and liabilities such as cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term investments, inventories, plant and equipment, intangibles and the preparation of financial statements. During the semester, emphasis will be placed on journal entries, posting, preparation of month-end financial statements as well as closing and adjusting entries.
Number: ACC107 Credits: 3.00 Type: Accounting |
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| ACC108 | Financial Accounting II » | 3 |
| Students continuing onto Financial Accounting II will be focusing more on the topics in corporate accounting such as contributed capital, stock rights, convertible securities, retained earnings, and earnings per share. The course will also focus on procedures for a merchandising business, including accounts and notes receivable and interest, accounts and notes payable and interest, types of inventory systems, and inventory valuation, accounting for long-term assets and related depreciation methods. In addition, the course covers bond discounts and premiums, statements of cash flow, analyses of financial statements including comparative analysis and liquidity, profitability, and leverage measurement.
Number: ACC108 Credits: 3.00 Type: Accounting |
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| ACC127 | Spreadsheet Applications » | 3 |
| This course introduces Excel spreadsheet concepts using software in the Windows environment. Topics to be covered include: creating the Excel worksheet, formulas, functions, enhancing spreadsheets with graphs and charts, analyzing spreadsheet data (what–if analysis) and working with large worksheets.
Number: ACC127 Credits: 3.00 Type: Accounting |
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| ACC131 | Computerized Accounting I » | 3 |
| This course will enable students to apply their knowledge of accounting utilizing computer software. Students will use QuickBooks software to perform general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, job costs and payroll functions. In addition, students will complete an accounting practice set using the computer software for the purpose of an “on the job” simulation.
Prerequisite: ACC108 or permission to waive Number: ACC131 Credits: 3.00 Type: Accounting |
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| ACC206 | Federal Income Taxation » | 3 |
| This course briefly reviews the history of taxation, tax legislation and research and covers the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations. Methods and forms required to complete tax returns are carefully examined and completed.
Prerequisite: ACC107 or permission to waive Number: ACC206 Credits: 3.00 Type: Accounting |
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| ACC220 | Practical Applications in Accounting » | 3 |
| This course will be taught with a hands-on approach. Students will learn to apply the concepts learned in Financial Accounting I through exercises based on typical applications and forms used in business and industry. Students will acquire, through simulated practice sets, the skills that will be needed in a real world work environment. Topics emphasized will be payroll applications, inventory, depreciation valuations, adjusting and closing entries.
Prerequisite: ACC107 or permission to waive Number: ACC220 Credits: 3.00 Type: Accounting |
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| BUS112 | Principles of Marketing » | 3 |
| This course surveys the general nature of marketing concepts, process, organization, and buyer behavior. It also examines the basic decision areas of product, distribution, promotion, pricing and society’s interaction with the dynamics of marketing.
Number: BUS112 Credits: 3.00 Type: Accounting |
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| GEN115 | Digital Technologies in the Workplace » | 3 |
| The objective of this course is to familiarize students with digital technologies as they are being used in the workplace
today, and explore how emerging technologies are likely to continue to evolve. Students will be exposed to digital technology fundamentals to better position them to readily adopt common workplace technologies. Students will also learn about security concerns, ethical considerations, digital communications etiquette, and other important concepts related to the use of digital technologies.
Number: GEN115 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education |
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| GEN125 | English Composition I » | 3 |
| In this course, students develop their reading comprehension and written communication skills. Different styles of writing are examined as students develop writing proficiency through practice in planning, outlining, drafting, revising and editing. In addition to regular class meeting times, Day Division students are required to participate in a ten-week Writing Lab component which counts as ten percent of the grade for English Composition. For the Day Division,
the Writing Lab is graded as Pass or Fail.
Note: Writing Lab is not required in the Evening division or for fully online programs. Prerequisite: Proficiency Examination and/or ACE108. Number: GEN125 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education |
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| GEN127 | English Composition II » | 3 |
| This course builds on skills developed in English Composition I by presenting additional writing styles and helping students further refine their writing skills. Research skills and MLA documentation are also introduced. In addition to regular class meeting times, Day Division students are required to participate in a ten-week Writing Lab component which counts as ten percent of the grade for English Composition. For the Day Division, the Writing Lab is graded as Pass or Fail.
Note: Writing Lab is not required in the Evening division or for fully online programs. Prerequisite: GEN125 or permission to waive Number: GEN127 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education |
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| GEN250 | Ethics and Professionalism » | 3 |
| This course will introduce the student to the moral principles and standards that guide behavior in today’s complex society and business. The definition and application of moral philosophies are used to explore ethical decision-making using a case study approach. Economic, legal, and social dimensions are explored along with interpersonal relationships and the development of morality within individual thinking.
Number: GEN250 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education |
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| Electives | ||
| Elective (1) | 3 | |
| Total Elective Credits | 3 | |
36 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Intensive Accounting/Computer Applications program, you may find employment as a Computerized Accounting professional in a variety of interesting settings, including:
- Public and Private Businesses
- Corporations
- Banks
- Financial Institutions
- Investment Firms
- And more!
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*Program length when completed in normal time.