Accounting - Kishwaukee College

Transfer Program
Curriculum Guide
Advisement Code 122
147
Accounting
THE PROGRAM
The transfer program in Accounting prepares the student to enter a four-year college or university with the business
core courses completed and ready to begin upper level accounting coursework. In addition, by completing the
requirements for the Associate of Science degree at Kishwaukee College, students entering a four-year public
university in Illinois will have fulfilled the general education requirements at that institution.
Check with the four-year college or university to which you plan to transfer for specific course transferability and
school requirements.
For a listing of the complete A.S. degree requirements, see the Mathematics, Science and Business Division Office or
the Kishwaukee College catalog. The recommended courses listed should be reviewed with a faculty advisor/counselor
to determine applicability toward Kishwaukee College degree requirements as well as bachelor degree requirements
of the four-year institution to which the student will transfer. All graduation and degree requirements for the
Kishwaukee College A.S. degree must be satisfied.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students interested in a career in accounting may want to investigate the following web sites:
•American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: http://www.aicpa.org/
•Illinois CPA Society: http://www.icpas.org/
•The Uniform CPA Exam: http://www.cpa-exam.org/
•Northern Illinois University CPA Review: http://www.cpareview.niu.edu/
Kishwaukee College | 21193 Malta Road • Malta, Illinois 60150-9699 | 815-825-2086
Transfer Program
Curriculum Guide
Advisement Code 122
147
Accounting
In addition to fullfilling the general education requirement for an A.S. Degree, the following courses are
recommended for an emphasis in Accounting.
Accounting/Business Core Courses
ACC 121 Financial Accounting
ACC 122 Managerial Accounting
BUS 256 Business Law
Computer Information Systems
CIS 123 Management Information Systems
Mathematics
MAT 211 Calculus for Business/Social Sciences
MAT 220 Business Statistics
(4)
(4)
(3)
(3)
(4)
(4)
Office Systems
OS 133
Spreadsheets/Excel
(3)
Social Sciences
ECO 260 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 261 Principles of Microeconomics
PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology
(3)
(3)
(3)
Other general education or major courses specific to the
transfer institution.
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT
Everett Westmeyer, Instructor
815-825-2086, ext. 2580
everett.westmeyer@kishwaukeecollege.edu
COUNSELORS
Counseling & Student Development Center
Phone: 815-825-2086, ext. 5070
Kathy Mershon, MSB Administrative Assistant
815-825-2086, ext. 2070
kathy.mershon@kishwaukeecollege.edu
Non-Discrimination/Affirmative Action Policy
It is the policy of Kishwaukee College not to tolerate sexual harassment in any form nor to discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability
status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. Kishwaukee College complies with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of
1975. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director of Human Resources at Kishwaukee College: 815-825-2086, ext. 2200.
Accessibility Assistance
Individuals needing accommodations to access the courses, programs, services, or activities publicized in this catalog should contact the Assistive Resources Center
Coordinator, Room A1317, regarding course accommodations or the office of a college staff member sponsoring the program, service, or activity for which there is
accessibility concern. Voice: 815-825-2086, ext. 3960.
Kishwaukee College | 21193 Malta Road • Malta, Illinois 60150-9699 | 815-825-2086
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