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Accounting

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Certificate, CER

Pathway: Business, Technology and Public Service

More Options: Classroom Based, Remote Real-Time, Hyflex, Online, Hybrid

Program Length: 4 Semesters

Location: Centennial

Transferability: Transferable

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Why Choose Accounting at PPSC?

Accounting at PPSC prepares you to be job-ready for many careers in business and industry. Graduation could lead to entry-level positions in bookkeeping or accounting, and it could be the next step toward earning the bachelor's degree necessary to become a Certified Public Accountant. Our instructors bring practical experience to the classroom that allows our students to grow into their careers and grow as individuals. 

What do PPSC Accounting students study?

As a PPSC Accounting student, you will work closely with your professors to analyze complex business transactions, to make sound financial decisions, and to become a responsible business professional, you will study and gain familiarity with:

  • Accounting software used in the workplace
  • Accounting theory
  • Practical application of accounting concepts
  • Reporting and communicating financial results
  • Tax code and how to prepare individual and small business returns
  • Payroll processing
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Accounting Classes you Might Take

The Accounting Department has a wide variety of course offerings. Check out a sampling of classes you might take.
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ACC 1015 | Payroll Accounting

Studies federal and state employment laws and their effects on personnel and payroll records. The course is non-technical and is intended to give students a practical working knowledge of the current payroll laws and actual experience in applying regulations. Students are exposed to computerized payroll procedures.

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ACC 1025 | Computerized Accounting

Introduces the capabilities of computer applications in accounting. Includes solving accounting problems of a financial nature and hardware and software controls.

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What are graduates doing now?

PPSC alumni have moved into Accounting positions in local small businesses, multi-national corporations, banks, and not-for-profit government entities. 

Some graduates have gone on to complete their CPA licenses and are working in accounting firms.
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Program Learning Outcomes

  • Perform each of the steps of the Accounting Cycle
  • Apply basic Managerial Accounting concepts, including costing systems, budgets, and cost-volume-profit analysis
  • Apply ethical principles to solve Accounting dilemmas
  • Perform basic Accounting functions using Excel
  • Use QuickBooks in a business setting
  • Process payroll manually
  • Analyze individual taxpayer scenarios in order to prepare Income Tax returns, using the current Internal Revenue Code
  •  Apply basic managerial accounting concepts, including costing systems
  • Communicate Accounting concepts adequately in written format
 
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1st semester plan

math & english requirements

1st semester plan

  • CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications - 3 Credit Hours or CSC 1005 - Computer Literacy - 3 Credit Hours

  • BUS 1015 - Introduction to Business - 3 Credit Hours

  • ACC 1001 - Fundamentals of Accounting - 3 Credit Hours

  • ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I CO1 - 3 Credit Hours or ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 - 3 Credit Hours

  • MAT 1160 - Financial Mathematics 3 Credit Hours or higher

 

math & english requirements

  • College Quantitative Literacy 

  • MAT 1160 - Financial Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours or higher

  • College Reading & Writing Literacy

  • ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I CO1 - 3 Credit Hours or ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 - 3 Credit Hours

 

Need More Information?

Accounting Faculty Contact

Cristal Breitbeil
719-502-3345
Cristal.Breitbeil@pikespeak.edu
Rampart Campus W209

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