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All four required courses are available right here at the Surf City campus \u2014 and they&#8217;re open to Topsail CCP (dual enrollment) students too!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Why Choose the Business Basics Academy?<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li><strong>Career-Focused Curriculum<\/strong> \u2013 Designed to align with today&#8217;s job market needs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transferable Credits<\/strong> \u2013 Apply your credits toward a business associate degree<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expert Faculty<\/strong> \u2013 Learn from experienced instructors with industry backgrounds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fast Track<\/strong> \u2013 Complete the program in two semesters and start your business journey right away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What You&#8217;ll Learn<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li>\n    <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/selfservice.cfcc.edu\/Student\/Student\/Courses\/Search?keyword=ACC-120&academicLevels=CU\" class=\"course-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> ACC 120 <\/a> &#8211; Principles of Financial Accounting (4 Credits)<\/strong><br \/>\n    Learn the fundamentals of financial accounting, including how to prepare and interpret key financial statements. 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