For Program Information please contact:
Gregory Calloway,
Chair
Room 34
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4553.

gcalloway@atlantatech.edu

ACCOUNTING DIPLOMA PROGRAM

The Accounting program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the accounting profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of accounting theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized accounting systems. Program graduates receive an Accounting diploma, which qualifies them as accounting technicians.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields. Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, Language, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

CORE COURSES
Curriculum
Essential General Core Courses
Courses  
Credits
ENG 111 Business English
5
ENG 112 Business Communications
5
MAT 111 Business Math
5
EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
3
Total
18
Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses
ACC 101 Priniciples of Accounting I
6
ACC 102 Priniciples of Accounting II
6
ACC 103 Priniciples of Accounting III
6
ACC 104 Computerized Accounting
3
ACC 106 Accounting Spreadsheet Fundamentals
3
ACC 152 Payroll Accounting
4
BUS 101 Beginning Document Processing
5
BUS 108 Word Processing
7
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
Program Recommended Electives
ACC 108 Halftime Accounting Internship
6
ACC 151 Individual Tax Accounting
7
ACC 154 Personal Finance
5
BUS 105 Database Fundamentals
3
Total
12
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
73
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
6
  Estimated Program Cost
$4,665