Program Overview
Accounting
Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/bssdv/accounting
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Plan 22AA Accounting programs prepare students to compile and analyze business records and prepare financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, costs studies, tax returns, and other internal reports. To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.
Recommended Plan of StudyRequired Prerequisite Coursework | 2 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Accounting in Business **
(This course provides an alternate path for
students to meet ACC 121 prerequisite) | 2 | First Semester | | 12-14 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | College Success Seminar | 2 | course | Financial Accounting | 4 | course | Introduction To Business | 3 | course | College Algebra * or | | course | Finite Mathematics or | | course | Business Statistics or | | course | Calculus for Business and Social Science | 3-5 | Second Semester | | 16 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Managerial Accounting | 4 | course + | Business Law I | 3 | course | Comprehensive Spreadsheets | 3 | course | English Composition I | 3 | course | Critical Thinking | 3 | Summer Semester | | 3 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | Third Semester | | 16 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Cost Accounting | 3 | course | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 | course | Managerial Communication | 3 | course | Introduction to Computers | 3 | course | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | Fourth Semester | | 17 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Payroll Accounting | 2 | course | Introduction to QuickBooks | 2 | course | Accounting Capstone Experience | 1 | course | Federal Taxation of Entities | 3 | course | Principles of Management | 3 | course | Business Ethics | 3 | course | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree | 66-68 |
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+ Cross listed with LGL 221
* There are prerequisites for MTH 122. If you do not meet those prerequisites, begin taking those classes this semester – use summer for the additional math class if needed. Certain courses are only offered certain semesters. Please check the course scheduling guide listed on the web.
** If needed, students should consider taking ACC 110 in the Summer Session before taking ACC 121.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact your Academic Success Advisor or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.