The Accounting Diploma program at Riverland Community College offers a flexible, fully online curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in accounting. Courses cover topics like Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, QuickBooks, and Payroll Accounting. The program is well-suited for those seeking roles such as Staff Accountant, CPA, or Financial Auditor. The accounting field has strong job growth prospects, with high demand expected through 2026. Scholarships are available to help manage tuition costs.
Location:
100% Online
Program Starts:
Fall, Spring Course Plan:
Four Semesters Faculty: Kim Hansen
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started. Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Required Core Courses (42 credits)
ACCT1021
Excel™ Spreadsheet Applications
3 CR
ACCT1022
QuickBooks™ Certification Training
3 CR
ACCT1023
Computerized Accounting with Sage™
3 CR
ACCT1031
Business Math/Calculators
3 CR
ACCT1040
Applied Individual Income Taxes
3 CR
ACCT1099
Payroll Accounting
2 CR
ACCT1120
Applied Business Income Taxation
3 CR
ACCT2011
Principles of Financial Accounting
4 CR
ACCT2012
Principles of Managerial Accounting
4 CR
ACCT2020
Applied Intermediate Accounting
4 CR
ACCT2040
Applied Cost Management
4 CR
ACCT2055
Governmental/Fund/Non-Profit Accounting
3 CR
BUSA2032
Business Law - Legal Environment
3 CR
General Studies (6 credits)
GSCL1270
Employment Search Skills
1 CR
GSCM1510
Workplace Human Relations
2 CR
BUSA2041
Business Communications
3 CR
Electives (12 credits)
ACCT1061
Certified Bookkeeper Capstone
3 CR
ACCT2061
Accounting Capstone - ABA (ACAT Exam) Review
3 CR
ACCT2091
Internship
1 CR
ACCT2092
Internship
2 CR
ACCT2093
Internship
3 CR
ACCT2094
Internship
4 CR
ACCT2991
Topics in Accounting
3 CR
BUSA1050
Personal Financial Management and Planning
3 CR
BUSA1010
Introduction to Business
3 CR
CCLS1000
First Year Experience
1 CR
ECON2291
Macroeconomics (Goal 5 & 8)
3 CR
ECON2292
Microeconomics (Goal 5 & 8)
3 CR
MATH2021
Fundamentals of Statistics
4 CR
For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please
visit the
Accounting
program page at riverland.edu.
