Accounting & Bookkeeping Diploma

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The Accounting & Bookkeeping program is designed to provide you skills needed for entry-level positions in the accounting field. Emphasis is placed on providing strong computer skills including Excel, QuickBooks, and Peachtree. Concentration is available in the areas of Payroll, Income Tax, and Accounting Internships. Communication and leadership skills are incorporated in all of the courses.

Upon completion you will have the skills needed to perform full-time full-charge bookkeeping and payroll services for small and medium sized businesses.

The program is designed to give you flexibility if you choose to continue. All of the courses can be used to complete the Accounting Specialist program and many can be used to obtain one or more specialized certificates in accounting.

For more information about the Accounting & Bookkeeping program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/accounting.

Locations: Ankeny, Boone, Urban

Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.

Students may start any semester.

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn an Accounting & Bookkeeping diploma, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed, maintain a 2.0 grade point average and receive a grade of “C” or higher in all ACC coursework.

Semester 1

Required Courses

ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4
BCA 212 - Intro Computer Business Appl Credits: 3
ADM 131 - Office Calculators Credits: 1
ADM 105 - Intro to Keyboarding Credits: 1
SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3

Option 1 - Select 1 course

BUS 112 - Business Math Credits: 3
MAT 141 - Finite Math Credits: 4

Note:

Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should check with that institution regarding math requirements before selecting math courses for this program.

Semester 2

ACC 132 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 4
ACC 124 - Accounting Professionalism Credits: 3
ACC 311 - Computer Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 161 - Payroll Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 351 - Acct Spreadsheets for Entrepreneurs Credits: 3

Semester 3

Required Courses

ACC 202 - Accounting Cycle Credits: 1
ACC 361 - Accounting Spreadsheets Credits: 3
MGT 145 - Human Relations in Business Credits: 3
Select from Option 2 Credits: 2-4

Option 2 - Select 1

ACC 261 - Income Tax Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 165 - Payroll Certification Review Credits: 2
Or select both of the courses listed below
ACC 932 - Accounting Internship Credits: 3-4
ACC 946 - Accounting Career Seminar Credits: 1

Total Credits Required to Complete this Diploma - 41

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Books(approximate)	450	400	300
Equipment - calculator	40

Approximate total for the program: $7,053*

* Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Perform full-time, full-charge bookkeeping and payroll services.
Apply computer skills using QuickBooks, Peachtree, and/or Excel.
Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Understand accounting concepts and applications at the principles level.
Follow instructions.
Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and the communications process.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

Class work requires daily homework preparation (average two-three hours per night).
Reading and math skills are important to get maximum benefit from the classes.
All classes can be used to complete Accounting Specialist degree.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and genetic information. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. For information about the ADA, the Section 504/ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 515-964-6857. For Title IX questions and concerns contact 515-964-6850.