Accounting Technology

Statement of Purpose

A degree in Accounting Technology will prepare students for entry-level positions in accounting. It also provides hands-on instruction in general ledger accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized accounting, payroll, taxation, and ethics.

Program Overview

Graduates of the Certificate in Accounting Technology will be able to analyze and record business transactions for a merchandising business in a manual and computerized environment. Graduates of the Certificate in Accounting Technology will be able to calculate employee payroll and employer-related taxes. Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Technology will be able to apply the theory and skills involving accounting procedures through the Co-op course. Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Technology will be able to demonstrate the use of tax software by preparing eight tax returns during the VITA service.