ACCOUNTING PROGRAM

Welcome to the Accounting Department of the Business Division at Danville Area Community College located in Danville, Illinois.  The Accounting Program offers a Business Administration transfer Associate of Science Degree in addition to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and Certification in Accounting for non transfer students.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Accounting program provides the academic and practical background for a successful career in this dynamic field. You will build a foundation of skills, knowledge, teamwork and professional organization that will prepare you with the basics geared toward advanced study in business or toward a career in accounting. Currently employed workers find specialized studies and an opportunity to upgrade their employment skills. The program you select will provide educational background valuable in business or as well as any career field.

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
As a student in the Accounting program you may receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree for the career student or a Business Administration Associate of Science Degree for transfer students.
You may also obtain a Certificate in Accounting and the opportunity to become a Certified Bookkeeper.

CAREER FIELDS
Career opportunities within Accounting are almost limitless within the public and the private sector.  With your degree in Accounting, you may seek employment in general accounting, payroll accounting, ledger accounting, financial accounting, asset accounting, or tax accounting.
 

INTERNSHIP
As an Accounting major in pursuit of a degree, you may apply for an internship during your second year at Danville Area Community College.  Interns will be assigned to a local business to gain valuable experience in all areas within the Accounting Department.
 
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

The Accounting Section of the Business Department emphasizes decision making, and problem solving as well as utilizing a team concept approach in some instances. Computer labs will provide a practical background in addition to the problem solving utilized in the classroom.

 Financial Accounting
 Managerial Accounting
 Payroll Accounting
Principals of Finance
 Tax Accounting
 Cost Accounting
 Advanced Accounting
Certified Bookkeeping Review
 

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