Accounting, Specialized Diploma

Overview

Features

Northampton also offers two specialized diplomas in Accounting: the Accounting Specialized Diploma and the Accounting Assistant Specialized Diploma. Both can be completed in the day or evening.

The Accounting Specialized Diploma is intended for students who may already have a college degree but who wish to acquire accounting skills or begin taking steps toward achieving the CPA. To learn more about the requirements of reaching CPA licensure, you can visit PICPA.org.

Contact the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 for further information.

Courses

First Semester

ACCT101	Financial Accounting I	3 credits
BUSA152	Business Law I	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		6

Second Semester

ACCT151	Financial Accounting II	3 credits
ACCT202	Managerial Accounting	3 credits
BUSA202	Business Law II	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		9

Third Semester

ACCT201	Intermediate Accounting I	4 credits
ACCT205	Cost Accounting	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		7

Fourth Semester

ACCT251	Intermediate Accounting II	3 credits
ACCT220	Income Tax Accounting	3 credits
ACCT255	Principles of Auditing	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		9

Total Credit Hours: 31

NOTE: Students will be required to use spreadsheets in their upper level accounting courses. Thus, it is highly recommended that students complete CISC101 before enrolling in any sophomore accounting courses.