ACCOUNTING #2000 Degree conferred: Associate in Applied Science –67 credits
Program contact: Division of Business/Computers & Information Systems
(815) 921-3101

Program overview

Graduates of this program will play a central role in the financial life of a business or client. They will learn to assemble, identify, record, and interpret financial information
in private and public accounting. Students who decide to go on to pursue a bachelor’s degree will find other opportunities available in a wide range of fields.

Work and employment

Graduates of this program are prepared to assume positions
such as accounting technician, accounting assistant,
accounting clerk, or bookkeeper.
Certificates available
–    Accounting/Income Tax Fundamentals
–    Professional Bookkeeper

Sample 2-Year Plan of Study

Fall Semester - Year 1			Spring Semester - Year 1
BUS 101	Introduction to Business	(3)	ATG 111	Managerial Accounting	(4)
ATG 110	Financial Accounting (see Note 1)	(4)	SPH 131	Fundamentals of Communication	(3)
ENG 101	Composition I	(3)	PCI 106	Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based	(4)
MTH 120 or MTH 160	College Algebra               Finite Math	4/3**	BUS 223	Business Statistics	(3)
CIS 102	Intro to Computers & Info Systems	(3)	ATG 220	Fraud Detection & Deterrence	(3)
	** Pre-Requisite for BUS 223
	Total Credit Hours:	16/17		Total Credit Hours:	17

Fall Semester - Year 2			Spring Semester - Year 2
ATG 120	Microcomputer Spreadsheet Application in Accounting	(2)	ATG 298	Accounting Capstone	(3)
ATG 123	General Ledger Software Application in Accounting	(2)	ATG 210	Cost Accounting	(4)
ATG 215	Intermediate Accounting I	(4)	ATG 216	Intermediate Accounting II	(3)
ATG 218	Federal Income Tax	(4)	BUS 279	Principles of Finance	(3)
ENG 105	Business Communications	(3)	BUS 201 or BUS 200	Business Law or Legal Environment of Business (See Note 2)	(3)
BUS 203	Economics for Business	(3)		General Education Elective (HUM or SOC prefix)	(3)
	Total Credit Hours:	18		Total Credit Hours:	19

Note:

1. ATG 110 has a prerequisite of ATG 106 and ATG 107 unless you have completed an introductory accounting course or have associated work experience.

2. Both BUS 201 and BUS 200 are Illinois Articulated Courses (IAI). If you plan to transfer, please verify which course they prefer for transfer credit.

Accounting Course Requirements: (48 credits)

General Education Course Requirements: (19 credits)

Requirements: 12 credits

*	ENG 101	Composition I	(3)
*	ENG 105	Business Communications	(3)
	CIS 102	Introduction to Computers and Information Systems	(3)
	PCI 106	Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based	(4)
*	SPH 131	Fundamentals of Communication	(3)

Electives: 3 credits

Select courses with at least two different prefixes in the Liberal
Arts and Sciences areas (examples: ART, BIO, ECO, ENG, MTH,
SOC, etc.) to fulfill General Education electives requirement.
*Course has a prerequisite—refer to course description.