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Parker Turpin
Assistant Professor, Accounting/Accounting & Finance Program Coordinator Faculty
turpinp@rockinghamcc.edu
336-342-4261 | Ex: 2253

Associate in Applied Science

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Accounting & Finance (A25800)

Associate in Applied Science

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Accountants and finance professionals assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.

Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Related skills are developed through the study of communications, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies.

Course Sequence

 

First Fall Semester
Course Course Name Class Lab Credit
ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 2 4
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 0 3
BUS 115 Business Law I 3 0 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 3
Total 14 4 16

 

First Spring Semester
Course Course Name Class Lab Credit
ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 2 4
BUS 125 Personal Finance 3 0 3
BUS 151 People Skills 3 0 3
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 3
Communication Elective 3 0 3
Mathematics Elective 2-3 2 3-4
Total 16-17 6 19-20

 

Second Fall Semester
Course Course Name Class Lab Credit
ACC 140 Payroll Accounting 1 3 2
ACC 220 Intermediate Accounting I 3 2 4
BUS 121 Business Math 2 2 3
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 0 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 3
Total 12 7 15

 

Second Spring Semester
Course Course Name Class Lab Credit
ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes 2 2 3
ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications 1 3 2
ACC 221 Intermediate Accounting II 3 2 4
BUS 225 Business Finance 2 2 3
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3 0 3
Total 11 9 15

TOTAL CREDITS: 65-66

Communication Elective – Choose one of the following:
UGETC: COM 120, ENG 112

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Choose one of the following:
UGETC: ART 111, MUS 110, PHI 240
Gen Ed: HUM 115

Mathematics Elective – Choose one of the following:
UGETC: MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171

Employment Competencies

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

  • Analyze, record, and report accounting information in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Use applicable technology available in accounting practice.
  • Communicate effectively with business professionals.
  • Practice within the legal, ethical, and economic standards of the business environment.
  • Develop and interpret accounting and financial information for decision making.

Employment Outlook

Employment of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is projected to decline 5 percent from 2023 to 2033. Despite declining employment, about 174,900 openings for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

General Education Outcomes

Rockingham Community College has three general education outcomes:

Communication: Students will communicate using the conventions appropriate for the intended academic or professional audience.

Information Literacy: Students will locate, evaluate, and use appropriate information for academic and professional tasks.

Critical Thinking: Students will analyze information and ideas and develop reasoned solutions to academic or professional problems. 

Outcome Pass Rate by Year2016/172017/182018/192019/202020/212021/222022/232023/24
Communication45%66%36%61%48%71%76%70%
Information Literacy87%65%61%65%73%59%70%44%
Critical Thinking51%52%41%51%57%62%75%42%
Pass Rates by Year


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