Get the Skills to Become an Accounting Professional
2-Year* AAS in Accounting Degree Program in White Plains, NY
As an Accounting professional, you are a trusted advisor to others, and your opinion matters in making business decisions. As long as people need help with their taxes, and as long as businesses exist, there will be a need for Accounting professionals.
As an AAS – Accounting student at The College of Westchester, you will be equipped with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to excel in various accounting roles.
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Becoming a Respected Accounting Professional
The AAS – Accounting program provides students with an accounting curriculum that places a strong focus on computer applications and problem-solving in a group environment. Upon graduation, students should be prepared for a variety of career possibilities in which a thorough understanding of applications of the principles of accounting is essential.
Program Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of your accounting courses, you should be able to:
- Explain pertinent ethical issues and the importance of ethical conduct in the accounting field.
- Use financial information to discuss financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Apply introductory cost concepts to prepare internal and external financial reports.
- Utilize accounting and business software applications.
- Prepare individual income tax returns, reflecting knowledge of federal tax laws and concepts.
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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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| ACC211 | Intermediate Accounting I » | 3 |
| This course presents an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of financial accounting and an in-depth analysis of the basic elements in accounting. Included are cash and investments, receivables, inventory and related financial statements, general valuation procedures, inventory estimating procedures and an overview of the accounting processes through problem solving.
Prerequisite: ACC108 or permission to waive Number: ACC211 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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| ACC221 | Cost Accounting I » | 3 |
| This course is a study of the principles of cost accounting by elements: material, labor and overhead. Applications to modern manufacturing plants and other types of business enterprises are presented.
Prerequisite: ACC107 or permission to waive Number: ACC221 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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| BUS203 | Principles of Management » | 3 |
| A thorough study of the most modern management methods. Analyzes the areas of organizing, planning, staffing, directing and controlling the organization. Examines the relationship of managers and supervisors in getting the job done.
Number: BUS203 Credits: 3.00 Type: Accounting |
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| Total Major-Related Credits | 30 | |
| Course No. | Course Title | Semester Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEN105 | Transformative Learning » | 3 |
| This course will introduce students to the value of change, personal growth, and transformation. Students will engage in activities designed to stimulate reflective thinking, create a positive personal outlook, and foster “behaviors of success.”
Number: GEN105 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education |
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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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| GEN129 | Essentials of Public Speaking » | 3 |
| Communication skills require good speech habits. Therefore, this course covers organization of thoughts, voice control, diction and presentation of ideas to a variety of audiences. The art of listening is also studied. Emphasis will be placed on a series of oral presentations in order to acquire and reinforce these skills.
Number: GEN129 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education |
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| GEN157 | Statistics » | 3 |
| This course offers an introduction to basic statistical theory and application. Topics to be discussed in detail include: sampling procedures; finding mean, median and mode; finding the variance and standard deviation; graphing histograms and bell curves. This course also illustrates how statistics are used in the business world as well as in the media and the benefits and drawbacks of statistical information.
Prerequisite: Proficiency exam and/or ACE106 or permission to waive. Number: GEN157 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education |
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| GEN186 | Principles of Economics » | 3 |
| This course covers the foundational principles of economics. Macroeconomics, where money, spending, and income intersect, along with microeconomics, focusing on individual choices, trade, and supply-demand dynamics are examined throughout the course. Understand economic challenges, indicators, and decision-making at both national and individual levels are discussed.
Number: GEN186 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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| Total Major-Related Credits | 24 | |
| Electives | ||
| Business Elective (1) | 3 | |
| General Education Elective (1) | 3 | |
| Open Elective (2) | 6 | |
| Total Elective Credits | 12 | |
66 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
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