One-Year Embedded Technical Diploma
31-101-1
The Accounting Assistant program will provide students with the skills necessary to perform entry-level bookkeeping and accounting functions for local employers. Accounting Assistants enter data into the accounting information system in order to prepare and process payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash. The program serves as a solid foundation for further study in the accounting field and can be easily transferred into the two-year associate degree accounting program. The courses are designed for online, blended and traditional formats.
- Prepare financial statements and the related schedules in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
- Apply accounting skills and principles creatively and innovatively in accordance with the standards of professional ethics
- Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle
- Analyze basic financial and business information to support planning and decision-making
- Perform payroll preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 101-111 | Accounting I | 4 |
| 102-148 | Introduction to Business and Management | 3 |
| 103-128 | Introduction to Microsoft Office Suites | 2 |
| 804-134 | Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 101-112 | Accounting II | 4 |
| 101-130 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| 101-135 | Payroll Accounting | 2 |
| 103-107 | Intermediate Excel | 2 |
| 103-127 | Introduction to QuickBooks | 2 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 28 | |