MISSION: The mission of the accounting operations program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop competencies in the field of accounting that will enable them to become employed as productive workers in a financial business environment.

      

                    

Program B070110 consists of a planned sequence of courses:

Information Technology Assistant - Course OTA0040 (150 hours) - This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends and to introduce students to the basics and foundations required for today's business environments. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency with fundamental computer applications, so they may be used as communication tools for enhancing personal and workplace proficiency in an information-based society. This also includes proficiency with computers using word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software that meet industry job seeking techniques, career planning, and success strategies will also be developed.

Accounting Clerk - Course ACO0040 (300 Hours) – Builds on the skills introduced in Course OTA0040. It offers human relations/interpersonal skills appropriate for the workplace. The application of the full accounting cycle will be introduced using an automated accounting method.

Accounting Associate - Course ACO0041 (300 Hours) – Builds on the skills introduced in Course ACO0040. The application of the full accounting cycle will be continued using a computerized accounting method. Advanced concepts in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint will be covered. Prerequisites: courses OTA0040 and ACO0040.

Accounting Assistant - Course ACO0042 (150 Hours) – Reinforces the intended outcomes and skills developed in Course ACO0041. Training in QuickBooks and relevant software will be used to enhance workplace productivity and performance. Prerequisites: courses OTA0040, ACO0040 and ACO0041.

Distance Education: Available - refer to Distance Learning section - You will use the following software to participate online: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Quickbooks. NOTE:  ChromeBooks are not compatible for use as distance-learning systems.  For additional information go to the 'Online Programs and Courses' page. 

Articulation Agreement(s): Statewide Office Administration, A.A.S./A.S. Degree

Minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement:  70%

Minimum Attendance Requirement:  70%

Basic Skills Exit Requirement for Program Completion:  Student's competency in computation (mathematics) and communication (reading/language arts) is assessed; required basic skills grade levels are: Computation - 10 and Communication - 10.

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Program length and costs are approximate, and subject to change.

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