Accounting Technology

  What is Accounting Technology?

Accounting is an information system that measures, processes and communicates financial information to help investors, managers and creditors make business decisions.

Accounting technology is an associate degree program designed to provide you with a substantial background in accounting and a foundation in business management. If you're planning a career in accounting, you should have an aptitude for problem-solving, be able to communicate clearly and enjoy decision-making and working with technology.

Graduates of this program receive an associate of applied business degree. Accounting technology is career-specific and does not transition to a baccalaureate degree.  (If you plan to transfer, refer to the business program for UC College of Business or other intended program.) Those interested in qualifying for the CPA examination should refer to www.ohio.gov/acc/ for current information.

  Success Factors

Business majors need people skills, the ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, and a strong quantitative background. 

  Career Possibilities

As a graduate of this program, you qualify for entry-level accounting positions in commerce, industry, public practice and government. Job opportunities are numerous, because accountants are needed in such a wide spectrum of organizations. Examples of the job opportunities available to you include: internal auditor, general accountant, cost accountant, government accountant, nonprofit organization accountant, and positions in inventory control, credit management, cost analysis and payroll.

  Majoring in Accounting Technology

Business majors may complete the associate degree requirements in two-three years attending full-time, depending on math and English placement. Part-time students may complete the program at their own pace, attending days, evenings or weekends. The program includes core courses in business and general education as well as accounting courses, which prepare the student to think critically and be a lifelong learner. 

  Minoring in Accounting Technology

Minors do not apply to associate degree studies. Many graduates of accounting technology later choose to complete the requirements for the AA degree in business and transition to a baccalaureate program.

  Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the Course Applicability System (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.

FIRST YEAR
English Composition I, II	28 ENGL 101, 102	6
Business Enterprise	28 MGMT 181	3
Business Information Systems I, II	28 IS 175, 275	6
College Algebra I or Probability and Statistics I	28 MATH 173 or 147	3
Financial Accounting I, II	28 ACCT 121, 122	6
Accounting Systems and Procedures	28 ACCT 275	3
Business Law I, II, III	28 BLAW 231,232, 233	9
Effective Public Speaking	28 COMM 171	3
Business Ethics	28 PHIL 271	3
Behavioral Science (Psychology, Sociology, Organizational Behavior)		6
Total		48

SECOND YEAR
Intermediate Accounting I, II, III	28 ACCT 311,322,323	9
Cost Accounting I, II, III	28 ACCT 331,332,333	9
Tax  Accounting I, II	28 ACCT 341,342	6
Principles of Management	28 MGMT 271	3
Principles of Economics I, II	28 ECON 101,102	6
Business Communication or Technical Communications	15 COMM 281 or 28 ENGL 292	3
Intermediate Composition	28 ENGL 289	3
Business Finance	28 FIN 351	3
General Education electives (HP, LT, NS, FA)		6
Total		48

The new general education requirement, effective for students who began courses fall quarter of 2007, is English 101, English 102 and English 289.  Students who began their course work prior to fall quarter 2007 may complete the English composition requirement by taking English 101, English 102 and English 103.

  UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

Business majors at Raymond Walters College (RWC) are designed to provide current, career-oriented skills and knowledge to students within a framework of a broad-based general education. Students begin a college program with smaller class sizes and individual attention from well-qualified faculty. The regional campus is conveniently located and has lower fees for tuition, technology, student life and parking.

  Special Programs

Business programs allow for maximum flexibility, with courses offered days, evenings and weekends. Tutoring labs in study skills, writing, math and business are available at no additional cost for students needing extra help.

  Admission Requirements

This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.

All students entering RWC, except those who have taken college level math and English, must take the college's placement test prior to registering for classes.

  Transferring to UC Requirements

Transferring to UC Raymond Walters College
Transfer applications are individually reviewed, and acceptance is based on receipt of application materials, as well as official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. An official evaluation of transfer credit from other colleges will be processed after the student’s file is complete.

Credits are accepted from any institution currently accredited by any of the six regional accrediting agencies. Enrollment Services shall have discretionary authority to accept credits from other institutions in consultation with program directors or department chairpersons. Application of transfer credit to the student's program is at the discretion of the appropriate program director or department chairperson.

  Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students changing majors from other programs or colleges within UC will be considered based on the same criteria as outside transfers.

  International Student Requirements

Students who did not graduate from a high school in the United States of America must take an ability-to-benefit test and achieve the minimum specified score to be eligible for admission to a degree or certificate program at Raymond Walters College. The scores will be used for placement in English courses and general advising for all courses.

  Graduation Requirements

To qualify for a degree, you must fulfill the requirements of the program from which you expect to graduate and must have at least a 2.0 cumulative RWC grade point average. It is your responsibility to take the courses necessary for graduation. After freshman requirements have been completed for RWC, no more than nine sophomore credits should be taken in another college. Those credits and courses must have the approval of the academic adviser before they are taken. A student who changes programs or extends work beyond a two-year period must meet the published requirements of the program in the year of expected graduation. Transfer students must take at least one-half of the required course work in a selected program at RWC to qualify for graduation.

You must complete an application for degree, usually the quarter before you expect to graduate. You should see your advisor for specific information well in advance of your final quarter.

  Application Deadlines

You may enroll in Raymond Walters College if you graduated from an accredited high school or preparatory school, or have a GED certificate (minimum composite score of 45). The college's rolling admissions policy allows you to start any quarter: fall, winter, spring or summer.

High school students who are considering RWC should take either the SAT or ACT college entrance examination for use in guidance and counseling. All students entering a degree program must also take the college's placement test prior to registering for classes. This test is given on the RWC campus.

  Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.