Accounting

Welcome to the Accounting Program at Kaua'i Community College! 

Unveiling Your Accounting Potential: A Dynamic and Supportive Program

The Accounting program at Kaua‘i CC isn't just about numbers - it's about opportunity. We offer a curriculum that's both dynamic and practical, preparing you for a diverse range of careers in the ever-evolving world of accounting.

What sets us apart?

  • Real-world Focus: We integrate cutting-edge accounting knowledge with practical technology, ensuring you graduate with a strong foundation for success.
  • Flexible Pathways: Our program offers certificates and degrees, allowing you to tailor your education to your goals, whether it's bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, or a bachelor's degree.
  • Transferable Skills: The courses you take can be applied to various industries, from hospitality and tourism to government and agriculture.
  • Open to All: We embrace students from all backgrounds and encourage lifelong learning, providing the support you need to thrive.

Benefits of Our Program:

  • Versatility: Gain the skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of accounting roles.
  • Industry-Relevant Education: Learn the latest accounting practices and technologies.
  • Seamless Transfer: Our courses easily transfer to bachelor's degree programs.
  • Supportive Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive learning community.

Professional Licensure Program

A Hawai'i CPA license requires, among other things, a Baccalaureate degree. The Accounting Program, at Kauaʻi CC, which offers an Associate's degree, is not designed to meet the requirements of a CPA license; however, it does help fulfill the requirements for obtaining a Baccalaureate degree. If you are not residing in the state of Hawai'i and are taking a Kauaʻi Community College (Kauaʻi CC) online course or program leading to professional licensure, Kauaʻi CC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets your state’s professional licensure requirements. Please verify with the appropriate licensing board in the state you intend to practice.

Graduation Requirements

A grade of “C” or higher for all ACC alpha courses in the Accounting program is required for graduation.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Convey financial information clearly and appropriately to the audience and purpose.
  2. Organize, analyze, interpret, and present timely and accurate financial information.
  3. Apply accounting principles and techniques as needed.
  4. Use standard and emerging technologies to perform basic office functions and to improve quality and productivity.
  5. Maintain professional and personal development.
  6. Demonstrate work attitude, behavior, and appearance that contribute to continued employability.
  7. Use critical thinking skills that reflect legal and ethical standards and values of the accounting profession.

Guided Pathways to Completion

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Accounting Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS)

Accounting Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS), 61 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ACC 124 - Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
  • ACC 255 - Using Excel in Accounting (3 credits)
  • ENG 100 - Composition I (3 credits)
  • Computer/Technology - Accounting (3 credits)
  • Cultural Environment - Accounting (3 credits)

Note: ENG 100: This course fulfills the Written Communication category.

Spring Semester 2

  • ACC 125 - Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
  • ACC 132 - Payroll and Hawai'i General Excise Tax (3 credits)
  • Electives: Any 100-level or higher course (3 credits)
  • Thinking, Reasoning/Mathematics: Core Options excluding ACC 124 and ACC 201 (MATH 115 is recommended): Core Options 

Note:

  • Thinking, Reasoning/Mathematics: MATH 115 is recommended; however, all courses that meet this category may be considered (except for ACC 124 and ACC 201).

Fall Semester 3

  • ACC 126 - Principles of Accounting III (3 credits)
  • ACC 134 - Individual Income Tax Preparation (3 credits)
  • BLAW 200 Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
  • Electives: Any 100-level or higher course (3 credits)
  • Oral Communication (3 credits)
  • Social Environment: ECON 130, ECON 131; MGT 124; POLS; SOC (3 credits)

Spring Semester 4

  • ACC 137 - Business Income Tax Preparation (3 credits)
  • ACC 193V - Special Studies (1-3 credits)
  • ACC 252 - Using QuickBooks in Accounting (3 credits)
  • Communication: Core Options with ENG 200 or higher (3 credits)
  • Natural Environment: Any 100-level or higher Natural Science, DB, DP, or AAS Core Options (3 credits)
  • Social Environment - Accounting + (3 credits)

Note:

  • ACC 193V: Although this course ranges from 1-3 credits, completion of this degree requires only 1 credit.

Total credits 61

 

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Accounting Certificate of Achievement (CA), 30 credits


Fall Semester 1

  • ACC 124 - Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
  • ACC 255 - Using Excel in Accounting (3 credits)
  • ENG 100 - Composition I (3 credits)
  • Electives: Any 100-level or higher course (3 credits)

Note:

  • ENG 100: This course fulfills the Communication category.

Spring Semester 2

  • ACC 125 - Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
  • ACC 132 - Payroll and Hawai‘i General Excise Tax (3 credits)
  • ACC 252 - Using Quickbooks in Accounting (3 credits)
  • Thinking, Reasoning/Mathematics: AAS Core Options (3 credits)

Note:

  1. Thinking, Reasoning, and Mathematics: MATH 115 is recommended; however, all courses that meet this category may be considered (except for ACC 124 and ACC 201).

Fall Semester 3

  • ACC 134 - Individual Income Tax Preparation (3 credits)
  • Social Environmental Accounting (3 credits)

Total credits: 30

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Accounting Assistant Certificate of Achievement (CA), 24 credits


Fall Semester 1

  • ACC 124 - Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
  • ACC 255 - Using Excel in Accounting (3 credits)
  • ENG 100 - Communication I (3 credits)
  • Computer/Technology: ICS 101, or ICS 111 (3 credits)

Note:

  1. Communication: ENG 100 is recommended

Spring Semester 2

  • ACC 125 - Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
  • ACC 252 - Using QuickBooks in Accounting (3 credits)
  • Electives: Any 100-level or higher course (3 credits)
  • Thinking, Reasoning and Mathematics: AAS Core Options (3 credits)

Note:

  1. Thinking, Reasoning and Mathematics: MATH 115 is recommended; however, all courses that meet this category may be considered (except for ACC 124 and ACC 201).

Total credits: 24

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Payroll Preparer Certificate of Achievement (CA), 24 credits


Fall Semester 1

  • ACC 124 - Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
  • ENG 100 - Composition I (3 credits)
  • Computer/Technology ACC 255, ICS 101, or ICS 111 (3 credits)
  • Elective: Any 100-level or higher course (3 credits)

Note:

  1. ENG 100: This course fulfills the Communication category.
  2. Computer/Technology: ACC 255 is recommended.

Spring Semester 2

  • ACC 132 - Payroll and Hawai'i General Excise Tax (3 credits)
  • Computer/Technology (3 credits)
  • Electives: Any 100-level or higher course (3 credits)  
  • Thinking, Reasoning and Mathematics: AAS Core Options (3 credits)

Note:

  1. Computer/Technology: ACC 252 is recommended.
  2. Thinking, Reasoning and Mathematics: MATH 115 is recommended; however, all courses that meet this category may be considered (except for ACC 124 and ACC 201).

Total credits: 24

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Small Business Accounting Certificate of Achievement (CA), 24 credits


Fall Semester 1

  • ACC 124 - Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
  • ACC 255 - Using Excel in Accounting (3 credits)
  • ENG 100 - Composition I (3 credits)
  • Computer/Technology (3 credits) ICS 101 or ICS 111 

Note:

  1. ENG 100: This course fulfills the Communication category.

Spring Semester 2

  • ACC 125 - Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
  • ACC 132 - Payroll and Hawai'i General Excise Tax (3 credits)
  • ACC 252 - Using QuickBooks in Accounting (3 credits)
  • Electives: Any 100-level or higher course (3 credits)

Total credits: 24

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Tax Preparer Certificate of Achievement (CA), 24 credits


Fall Semester 1

  • ACC 124 - Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
  • ACC 134 - Individual Income Tax Preparation (3 credits)
  • ACC 255 - Using Excel in Accounting (3 credits)
  • ENG 100 - Composition I (3 credits)

Note:

  1. ENG 100: This course fulfills the Communication category.

Spring Semester 2

  • ACC 125 - Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
  • ACC 137 - Business Income Tax Preparation (3 credits)
  • Computer/Technology: ACC 252; ICS 101, or ICS 111 (3 credits)
  • Electives: Any 100-level or higher course (3 credits)

Total credits: 24

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Basic Accounting Certificate of Competence (CO), 9 credits


Fall Semester 1

  • ACC 124 - Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)

Spring Semester 2

  • ACC 125 - Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
  • ACC 252 - Using Quickbooks in Accounting ( 3 credits)

Total credits: 9

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Accounting Degree and Certificate

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