Housatonic Community College

(2009-2010 Catalog)Course Selection Guide for this program

Accounting: Parent Program (code: EA03)      

Associate in Science Degree

This program provides students with basic accounting knowledge necessary for an entry-level position in that area, and it also provides the preliminary knowledge required for transfer to a four-year institution.

Outcomes

• Demonstrate proficiency in accurately observing and organizing financial data.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate the use of accounting principles and procedures as they apply to the recording and reporting of financial information.
• Demonstrate proficiency in valuing, recording, and reporting the business entity's assets, liabilities, and equity.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of financial data in planning, controlling, and evaluating entity performance.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:
Prerequisite or parallel courses may be required. Please check individual course descriptions for details.