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Curriculum: 0007\u003Cbr>This program provides extensive practice in general accounting procedures and tax preparation, including training in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and Xero Accounting. Graduates will be eligible for jobs as tax accountants, as well as jobs in accounts payable, general ledger, and other staff accounting positions. Students will also be qualified to sit for the IRS Enrolled Agent Exam.\u003Cbr>Code Title Hours\u003Cbr>Courses for a Certificate |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| ACC 153 | Principles of Financial Accounting |  | 4 |\n| ACC 180 | Accounting with Microsoft Excel | 1 | 3 |\n| ACC 188 | Cloud Accounting\u003Cbr>2 |  | 2 |\n| ACC 244 | Income Tax Accounting |  | 3 |\n| ACC 255 | Careers in Accounting |  | 2 |\n| ACC 274 Advanced Tax Accounting 3 |  |  |  |\n| Total Hours 17\u003Cbr>1 Students who have completed ACC 164 , ACC 173 , and/or ACC 251 in previous terms may follow the program requirements outlined in the 2016 college catalog or contact the department chair for further information.\u003Cbr>2 ACC 188 requirement can be satisfied by completion of ACC 250 prior to Fall 2018.\u003Cbr>Income Tax Preparation Certificate Pathway\u003Cbr>The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Income Tax Preparation Certificate.\u003Cbr>First Year\u003Cbr>Semester One Hours\u003Cbr>ACC 153 Principles of Financial Accounting 4 |  |  |  |\n| Hours\u003Cbr>Semester Two\u003Cbr>ACC 180 Accounting with Microsoft Excel |  |  | 4\u003Cbr>3 |\n| ACC 188 | \u003Cbr>Cloud Accounting\u003Cbr>1 |  | 2 |\n| ACC 244 | Income Tax Accounting |  | 3 |\n| ACC 255 | \u003Cbr>Careers in Accounting |  | 2 |\n| Semester Three | Hours |  | 10 |\n| ACC 274 | \u003Cbr>Advanced Tax Accounting |  | 3 |\n|  | Hours |  | 3 |\n\nTotal Hours 17  \n1 ACC 188 requirement can be satisfied by completion of ACC 250 prior to Fall 2018.  \nNote: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. 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