Jan 13, 2026  
2025-2026 MCC Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 MCC Academic Catalog

Accounting Technology, A.A.S.


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Flora Sumrall, Program Coordinator/Instructor

The Accounting Technology pathway provides individuals with entry-level accounting positions in accounts payable, accounts receivables, payroll, and inventory as well as enhance the skills of individuals currently employed in accounting. The curriculum provides instruction to prepare individuals exiting the pathway for accounting positions in business and industry, governmental agencies, and public accounting firms.

Courses should be taken in sequence as outlined. Any deviation from this program must have prior approval of the program coordinator.

Progression: To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each program course.

Minimum admission requirements (in addition to general admission requirements):

Attain a 15 composite score on the ACT;

Or

Score a 230 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Reading Section and a 230 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Arithmetic Section;

Or

Complete 15 semester hours of college level coursework excluding developmental coursework with a ‘C’ average or above at an accredited college or university.

If a student does not meet admission requirements, contact the program coordinator directly for admission approval.

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Course of Study:


First Year


Second Year


First Semester


Semester Hours 15/16

Second Semester


Semester Hours 15

Total Semester Hours 60/61


Accounting Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree/60-61 hours

*Prerequisite required for this course.

A student who has earned a degree in Accounting Technology (AT) and plans to pursue a degree in Business Office Management Technology must complete all required courses within five years of receiving his/her AT- AAS degree.

Certificate



Accounting Technology, Certificate


Flora Sumrall, Program Coordinator/Instructor

The Accounting Technology pathway provides individuals with entry-level accounting positions in accounts payable, accounts receivables, payroll, and inventory as well as enhance the skills of individuals currently employed in accounting. The curriculum provides instruction to prepare individuals exiting the pathway for accounting positions in business and industry, governmental agencies, and public accounting firms.

Courses should be taken in sequence as outlined. Any deviation from this program must have prior approval of the program coordinator.

Progression: To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each program course.

Minimum admission requirements (in addition to general admission requirements):

Attain a 15 composite score on the ACT;

Or

Score a 230 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Reading Section and a 230 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Arithmetic Section;

 

Or

Complete 15 semester hours of college level coursework excluding developmental coursework with a ‘C’ average or above at an accredited college or university.

If a student does not meet admission requirements, contact the program coordinator directly for admission approval.

Course of Study:


First Year


Semester Hours 15

Second Semester


Semester Hours 15

Accounting Technology Career Certificate/30 Hours


Second Year


First Semester


Semester Hours 15

Accounting Technology Technical Certificate/45 Hours


*Prerequisite required for this course.

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