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General Accounting (ACC.GA.CT)

Transfer Major: Accounting

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Students will prepare basic journal entries, adjusting entries, and closing entries using accrual basis accounting.

  • Students will use accounting software to enter accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions and to generate financial reports.

  • Students will prepare an income statement, statement of owner's equity, and balance sheet for a sole proprietorship.

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses   Credits
BUS 1100 Introduction to Business 4
CIS 1050 Personal Computer Productivity Tools                         4
ACC 1810 Principles of Financial Accounting  4
  TOTAL CREDITS  12

Year 1 - Winter

Courses   Credits
ACC 1803 Payroll Accounting 2
BUS 2030 Business Law I                                               3
BUS 2530 Management 3
ACC or BUS  ACC or BUS option 2-3
  TOTAL CREDITS  10-11

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this certificate.

Year 1 - Summer

Courses   Credits
ACC 1820 Principles of Managerial Accounting                                     4
ACC 2210 Computerized Accounting 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  7
                                                                                                                                                                                  TOTAL CREDITS 29-30