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COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING

Program Description

This program provides the necessary knowledge and skills to compete in today’s accounting industry.  The program is designed to provide “hands-on” training with today’s most popular office software Microsoft Office, along with the accounting computer program, QuickBooks, are used to teach computerized accounting. Students will have the skills and knowledge to meet the hiring standards of an entry-level bookkeeping professional.

Program Objectives

The program is designed to provide students with training in Microsoft Office with Word, Excel, and Access, PowerPoint, and is specially designed to teach bookkeeping; therefore, preparing students for a more specialized career in accounts receivable/payables, payroll, or other areas of accounting.  Students also learn the fundamentals of preparing State and Federal income tax returns. 

Occupational Objectives

There is a continuous demand for Bookkeepers, Jr. Accountants, Accounting Clerks, Payroll Clerks, and other entry level accounting professionals in today’s accounting job market.  Business, Government and private individuals need accurate financial information to make important decisions and conduct their business affairs efficiently.  Professional bookkeepers/accountants using computers and the related software programs provide the figures, facts, interpretation and advice that are needed in most businesses.

30 WEEKS TO COMPLETE / 720 HOURS           

CIP CODE: 52.0302                                          O*NET: 43-3031.00                            SOC CODE: 43-3031

Click on this link for more detailed information about this career from the U.S. Department of Labor.  http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-3031.00

Financial Aid Award Year

# of Students Who Began Program

On Time Graduation Rate

ACCET 2010 Calendar Year Placement Rate for Graduates

Tuition and Fees for Normal Completion

Books and Supplies Cost for Normal Completion

Median Loan Debt at Graduation

(All Sources)

Financial Aid Credits

2009/2010

7

100%

100%

$14,960

Included in Tuition

$9,409

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Educational Requirements

Course Title/Number

Total

Hours

 

Clock

Credit

PD100 Professional Development

90

4

BUS100 Microsoft Office

90

4

BUS101A Contracts

30

2

BUS101B Money, Credit & Employment Law

30

2

BUS101C Business Organizations

30

2

BUS102A Customer Service

30

2

BUS102B Business Communications

30

2

BUS102C Writing Business Messages

30

1

CA111  Business Math & Advanced Excel

90

4

CA112  Introduction to Accounting

90

5

CA113  QuickBooks

90

3

CA114  Tax Preparation

90

3

TOTALS

720

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