Joe Company, Assistant Professor
Teaches: Biology, Health
When you study accounting at Heartland Community College you will be provided with a foundation to ensure success in four or five-year degree programs in accounting, business analytics or business information systems. You will also get a start to obtaining a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
A background in accounting develops strong analytical and critical thinking skills. That foundation prepares you for employment opportunities in nearly every industry.
Accounting courses at Heartland explore the fundamentals of accounting, industry practices, and economic theories. You'll gain skills in managing financial transactions, accounting records, financial statements, reports, and summaries. In addition, you'll learn about tax reporting, computer technology, and general business skills.
If you plan to complete the first two years of study at Heartland and then continue your studies as an accounting major at a four-year institution in Illinois, the Associate in Arts (AA) transfer preparation program is the path for you.
Courses needed to transfer to a four-year degree program typically include:
Earn your Heartland certificate and transition directly into the workforce:
This certificate provides foundational skills in basic accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and tax preparation. You will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials in bookkeeping and tax preparation, and will be eligible to sit for the IRS Special Enrollment Exam for Enrolled Agent status to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Upon completion of this certificate, you will be prepared to work as an accounting assistant year-round. You can further your education and career opportunity with the Business Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS).
The Bookkeeping certificate provides you with extensive knowledge and industry certifications in bookkeeping and payroll accounting functions. Upon completion, you will be prepared for success in positions such as Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, and Payroll Specialist. You can apply this certificate toward the Paraprofessional Accounting Assistant Certificate and further into the Business Technology AAS degree.
| Communication | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| ENGL 101 - Critical Reading & Writing |
3 (C or higher) |
| ENGL 102 - Multimodal Composition |
3 (C or higher) |
| COMM 101 - Introduction to Oral Communication |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours |
9 |
| Life & Physical Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| Life Science - Any one IAI Life Science course |
3-4 |
| Physical Science - Any one IAI Physical Science course |
3-4 |
| Lab Requirement - At least one science course must have a lab component |
- |
| Total Credit Hours |
7 |
| Mathematics | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| Math - Any one IAI Math course |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours |
3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| Social & Behavioral Science - 3 courses from at least 2 disciplines. |
3 each |
| Total Credit Hours |
9 |
| Certificate Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 3 |
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| 3 |
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| 3 |
|
| BTEC 145 - Employment Success Strategies or SCED 110 - Workplace Success |
1 |
| 3 |
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| 1 |
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| 1 |
|
| 1 |
|
| Total Credit Hours |
24 |
| Certificate Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| 3 |
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| 3 |
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| 3 |
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| 3 |
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| 1 |
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| 1 |
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| Total Credit Hours |
24 |
| Fall | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| ENGL 101 - Critical Reading & Writing |
3 |
| COMM 101 - Introduction to Oral Communication |
3 |
| Humanities - Any IAI Humanities course |
3 |
| Math IAI Course - Any IAI Math Course |
3-4 |
| Social & Behavioral Science - Any IAI Social & Behavioral Science& course |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours |
15-16 |
| Spring | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| ENGL 102 - Multimodal Composition |
3 |
| Life Science - Any IAI Life Science course (must include a lab component) |
3-4 |
| Fine Arts - Any IAI Humanities course |
3 |
| Social & Behavioral Science - Any IAI Social & Behavioral Science course (must be taken from at least two disciplines) |
3 |
| Elective - Any Transferrable Elective course |
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| Total Credit Hours |
15-16 |
| Fall | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| Fine Arts - Any IAI Fine Arts course |
3 |
| Science - Any IAI Life or Physical Science, CHEM 162 (General Chemistry II), CHEM 241 (Organic Chemistry I), |
3-4 |
| Elective - Any Transferrable Elective course |
3 |
| Elective - Any Transferrable Elective course |
3 |
| Elective - Any Transferrable Elective course |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours |
15-16 |
| Spring | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
| Elective - Any Transferrable Elective course |
3 |
| Elective - Any Transferrable Elective course |
3 |
| Elective - Any Transferrable Elective course |
3 |
| Elective - Any Transferrable Elective course |
3 |
| Elective - Any Transferrable Elective course |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours |
15 |
Different universities require different coursework in preparation for transfer. You should consult your
academic advisor at Heartland and the registrar of the college or university you are considering to learn how
courses you’ve taken at Heartland will transfer.
Heartland Community College is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide transfer agreement among more than 100 colleges and universities in Illinois. For more information about the Illinois Articulation Initiative, please visit the IAI website.
For completion of the Associate in Arts degree, you will need to complete a minimum of 37 general education core curriculum (GECC) hours, within 7 categories, as part of the 60-credit hour degree. For the completion of the Associate in Science degree, you will need to complete a minimum of 41 general education core hours as part of the 60-credit hour degree. The remaining credit hours are electives. The icons you see below indicate what category of IAI your course will satisfy. You will find these icons throughout the schedule within the course description. Please click on the category to view what courses Heartland has to offer within each of the required categories.
View what courses Heartland has to offer within each of the required categories:
Communications
Fine Arts
Humanities
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences
By continuing your accounting studies, and with license acquisition, you also may find employment as a(n):
ICB 2400 & ICN 2000
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 309-268-8640
Fax: 309-268-7974
Email: stemb@heartland.edu
Coordinator – STEM & Business
Email: Jennifer.Antonini@heartland.edu
Phone: (309) 268-8651