Max Nagiel, Department Chair, 386-506-3829, Max.Nagiel@daytonastate.edu
John Weiss, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3792, John.Weiss@daytonastate.edu
John Fortner, 386-506-3990, John.Fortner@daytonastate.edu
Carol Bellman, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4227, Carol.Bellman@daytonastate.edu
Program Overview
Mission:
The Accounting Technology A.S. degree prepares students for careers in accounting or transfer into a bachelor’s degree program by providing foundational accounting knowledge, applied skills, and professional competencies.
Description:
The program provides a foundation in accounting theory and practice, including financial planning, taxation, and computerized accounting systems. Students apply accounting concepts through hands-on coursework and simulations.
Graduates are eligible to enroll in Daytona State College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management or the Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Students pursuing the BS in Accounting should complete the following prerequisite courses: ACG2021, ACG2071, ISM2000 or CGS2100, ECO2013, ECO2023, STA2023, MAC2233.
Embedded College Credit Certificates
Earn additional workforce credentials while completing this degree.
- Accounting Technology Operations (093500)
- Accounting Technology Management (094300)
These certificates may also be completed independently. Contact your faculty advisor or academic advisor for certificate requirements.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate clear and effective communication.
- Solve business problems using critical thinking.
- Identify and discuss legal and ethical issues in tax preparation, financial planning, and the business environment.
- Use appropriate software and hardware to produce tax returns, financial plans, and financial reports.
- Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of estate planning, investment planning and cash management.
- Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to record, summarize, and report business transactions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of corporate finance in the field of business.
- Identify sound measures of internal control and protection of business assets.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the global business environment.
Completion Requirement:
- Earn a grade "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in accounting and financial services, including roles such as Accountant, Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, and Payroll Specialist. In the Brevard-Flagler-Volusia workforce region, approximately 3,420 accounting professionals are employed, with an average annual salary of $53,000 and 289 annual job openings.
| SOC Alignment |
43-3031 – Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
13-2011 – Accountants and Auditors
|
| Average Hourly Wage |
$25.48 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$53,000 |
| Annual Job Openings |
289 |
| Regional Employment |
Approximately 3,420 employed |
Occupational Overview: Compute, classify, and record numerical data to maintain complete and accurate financial records.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $38,220 | 50th percentile: $53,000 | 90th percentile: $74,910.
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; Regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS); SOC 43-3031 and 13-2011.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
15 Credits
Communication Core (3 credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Recommended Math Pathway:
Mathematics Core: Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's programs or who wish to pursue the BS in Accounting are encouraged to complete STA2023 and MAC2233.
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
| AST1002 | Astronomy | 3.00 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3.00 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3.00 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3.00 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3.00 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Social Sciences Core (3 credits)
Required courses. Choose one:
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
Program Specific Courses
45 Credits
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3.00 |
| ACG2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3.00 |
| APA1111 | Office Accounting I | 3.00 |
| APA1121 | Office Accounting II | 3.00 |
| APA1711 | Computerized Spreadsheet | 3.00 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3.00 |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.00 |
| ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.00 |
| FIN1100 | Personal Financial Planning | 3.00 |
| FIN2000 | Principles of Finance | 3.00 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| GEB2430 | AI, Business, Ethics, and Social Responsibility | 3.00 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3.00 |
| QMB1001 | Business Math | 3.00 |
| TAX2000 | Personal Income Tax | 3.00 |
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3.00 |
| APA1121 | Office Accounting II | 3.00 |
| APA1711 | Computerized Spreadsheet | 3.00 |
| ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.00 |
| Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
Mathematics Core: Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's programs or who wish to pursue the BS in Accounting are encouraged to complete STA2023.
Summer Semester
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy course | 3.00 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3.00 |
Year 2
1st Semester
| ACG2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3.00 |
| FIN2000 | Principles of Finance | 3.00 |
| GEB2430 | AI, Business, Ethics, and Social Responsibility | 3.00 |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| TAX2000 | Personal Income Tax | 3.00 |
| FIN1100 | Personal Financial Planning | 3.00 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3.00 |
Total Credit Hours: 60