BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BUSINESS
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANAAS
The Accounting Technician program is designed to develop proficiencies and skills
necessary to obtain entry-level employment in bookkeeping and accounting career paths.
Jobs are available in corporate offices, industrial plants, mortgage and commercial banks,
investment firms, insurance offices, real estate offices, retailing operations, and in
general, any small business.
This degree also provides students the opportunity to earn industry-recognized
certificates while working toward the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. These
certificates include:
Certificate of AchievementAccounting (52 credits)
Certificate of Accomplishment Basic Office Computing (15 credits)
Certificate of Accomplishment Accounting Principles Proficiency (20 credits)
Certificate of Accomplishment Computerized Accounting Applications (5 credits)
Certificate of Accomplishment Business Communications (19 credits)
Please note that there are only 31 remaining credits to earn the AAS degree after completions of all certificates.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Complete Admissions and Placement processes
Meet with Accounting advisor prior to enrolling
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Related Instruction (21 credits)
BUS 102 Business Mathematics (5)
BUS 120 Human Relations on the Job (4)
BUS 121 Business English (5)
CMST& 220 Public Speaking (5)
FAD 150 Industrial First Aid & CPR (2)
Accounting Core (27 credits)
ACCT 105 Introduction to Accounting (5)
ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5)
ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II (5)
ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III (5)
ACCT 233 Intro to Payroll Taxes (2)
ACCT 260 Computer Accounting (3)
ACCT 262 Intro to QuickBooks (2)
Business and Business Information Management Core (47 credits)
BUS& 101 Introduction to Business (5)
BUS 122Business Communications (5)
BUS 161Business Calculators (2)
BUS 170Consumer Finance (5)
BUS& 201Business Law (5)
ECON 200 Introduction to Economics (5)
BIM 101 Basic Keyboarding (2)
If you demonstrate typing proficiency you may take a
bus
iness elective in place of BIM 101 with your
advisor's approval.
BIM 109 Internet Communications (1)
BIM 110 Microsoft Office Essentials (3)
BIM 181 Introduction to Microsoft Word (3)
BIM 182 Introduction to Microsoft Excel (2)
BIM 183 Introduction to Microsoft Access (1)
BIM 190 Spreadsheets (3)
90 TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS
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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN PRE-REQUISITE FLOW CHART
Start by talking with your assigned advisor to determine which courses to take first based on your placement scores.
ACCT& 201
Prin of Acct I
[F, W]
ACCT& 202
Prin of Acct II
[W, Sp]
ACCT& 203
Prin of Acct III
[Sp, Su]
BUS 102
Business Math
Program Courses WITHOUT PRE-requisites
Program Requirements
ACCT 105 Intro to Accounting
BIM 101 Basic Keyboarding
BIM 109 Internet Communications
BIM 110 Microsoft Essentials
BIM 181 Intro to Microsoft Word
BIM 183 Intro to Microsoft Access
BUS& 201 Business Law
BUS 170 Consumer Finance
BUS& 201 Business Law
CMST& 220Public Speaking
ECON 200 Intro to Economics
(MATH 098/ENGL 099 highly recommended)
BUS 161
Bus Calculators
DVS 080
College Transitions
Math
MATH 094
Introduction to
Algebra
BIM 181
Intro to MS Excel
BIM 190
Spreadsheets I
ENGL 098
Basic English Skills
BUS 121
Business English
BUS 122
Business
Communications
BUS 120
Human Relations
KEY
STARTING POINT
of SEQUENCE
PRE-requisite
CO-requisite
[F = fall W = winter Sp = spring Su = summer]
ACCT 233
Intro to
Payroll Taxes
ACCT 260
Computer
Accounting
ACCT 105
Intro to Accounting
ACCT 262
Intro to
QuickBooks
OR
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN QUARTERLY PROGRAM PLAN (YEAR ONE)
FALL (15 credits)
WINTER (15 credits)
SPRING (17 credits)
ACCT 105 (5)
BIM 101 (2)
BIM 110 (3)
BUS 102 (5)
BIM 181 (3)
BUS& 101 (5)
BUS 121 (5)
BUS 161 (2)
BIM 182 (2)
BUS 122 (5)
CSMT& 220 (5)
ECON 200 (5)
ADVISING
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
Fill out FAFSA or WAFSA for next
year
Meet with your advisor
Assess program plan with advisor
BBCC Foundation scholarship app
Assess program plan with advisor
Determine need for summer classes
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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN QUARTERLY PROGRAM PLAN (YEAR TWO)
FALL (15 credits)
WINTER (13 credits)
SPRING (15 credits)
ACCT& 201 (5)
ACCT 262 (2)
BIM 109 (1)
BUS& 201 (5)
FAD 150 (2)
ACCT& 202 (5)
BIM 183 (1)
BIM 190 (3)
BUS 120 (4)
ACCT& 203 (5)
ACCT 233 (2)
ACCT 260 (3)
BUS 170 (5)
ADVISING
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
Meet with your advisor
Explore Career Services
Assess program plan with advisor
Develop employment packet (resume,
cover letter, references)
Apply for BBCC graduation
Assess program plan with advisor
Identify employment prospects
Prepare for interviews
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Big Bend Community College
WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Certificate of Achievement
Students working toward a Certificate of Achievement need to develop a program plan with the faculty advisor in
their Workforce Education area of interest. The plan must include all related instruction components. The
Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide recognition for the student who has not completed an Associate
in Applied Science degree program.
Certificate of Accomplishment
Students working toward a Certificate of Accomplishment need to develop a program plan with the faculty advisor
in their Workforce Education area of interest. The Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide recognition
for the student who does not complete a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate in Applied Science degree
program.
Changes or substitutions for course work in the college catalog must be listed and approved by the advisor. It
is essential that students meet quarterly with their advisor before registration to review progress and plan their
program.
Each program plan must be approved by the Workforce Education program advisor and Dean of Workforce
Education. Certificates will be issued out of the Dean of Workforce Education Instructional Services office.
Certificate of Achievement QTR & YR Completed
Certificate of Achievement QTR & YR Completed
Title of Certificate:
Advisor Approval:
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Advisor Date
Program Completion Approval:
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Dean of Workforce Education Date
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Instructional Services Office Assistant Date
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