The Accounting program at Lone Star College-CyFair prepares students for occupations in the accounting profession. Job responsibilities depend on the area of specialization: public accounting; managerial accounting; or governmental accounting. Accountants help individuals and businesses manage their money by setting up and maintaining accounting systems, preparing budgets, studying company operations, performing audits, and preparing government forms. They help management plan and control company activities.
Accounting graduates have a wide variety of job opportunities available to them in industry, in governmental agencies, or in the public accounting sector. Beginning accountants usually start as ledger accountants, internal auditors, or as trainees for technical accounting positions.
ACCT Accounting Transfer curriculum *
ACNT Accounting Workforce curriculum **
* ACCT course are university transfer courses and are offered every semester.
**ACNT courses may not be offered every semester
Accounting Degrees and Certificates
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Accounting is a four-semester program consisting of courses from the core academic area and business management. The accounting certificate program is a three semester program consisting of courses from accounting, information technology, and business.
Coursework needed to prepare for the CPA Exam.
For more information about preparing to be a certified public accountant, contact the Texas State Board of Accountancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take classes that will prepare me for the CPA exam?
Yes. Lone Star College is one of three community colleges in Texas that offers classes that will allow you to take the CPA exam. If you complete the Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) you will have all the courses required to take the exam.
What are the steps to take the CPA exam?
1. You must have a bachelor's degree (in any field) from a US university
2. Obtain approval from accounting advisor
3. Meet with the accounting advisor each semester
4. Complete the courses in the ATC
5. Register for the CPA exam
How many courses can be taken online?
You can take up to fifteen credits online, which is five classes.
Can I take some of the courses at another college?
Two of the upper division accounting courses may be taken at another community college or university. However the remaining courses must be taken at one of the five colleges within the Lone Star College System.
How do I register to take the CPA exam?
Here is the website for the Texas State Board of Certified Public Accountants, which administers the CPA exam in Texas: http://www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/
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