Business Technology: Major: Accounting, AAS

Length: 65 credits

Purpose: This program provides knowledge and skills leading to immediate employment in the field of accounting. People who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position to another field may benefit from this program. Students are strongly urged to consult their faculty advisor in planning programs.

Employment Objectives: Some of the occupations and positions for which graduates of this program may qualify are accounting technician, junior accountant or accountant.

Potential Certification: A student may elect to take an industry-specific certification exam. The examinations generally require a testing fee paid by the student. After completion of this program, a student will be academically prepared to take the following examinations:

• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – Excel;
• American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers – Certified Bookkeeper (CB) (requires related work experience and code of ethics agreement);
• QuickBooks.

Program Learning Outcomes: A student will be able to:

• demonstrate minimum proficiency in General Education Skills which are defined as oral communication, written communication, mathematical/problem solving, scientific reasoning, information literacy, and critical thinking;
• demonstrate the ability to perform payroll;
• demonstrate the ability to prepare a complex tax return;
• demonstrate a mastery of QuickBooks Accounting Software;
• demonstrate acceptable workplace skills, attitudes, and behaviors.