Overview
About the Program
Two-semester full-time schedule; mixture of accounting, business, and computer courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
Our instructors will teach you to identify, analyze, and summarize financial data in reports, budgets, and forecasts. You’ll learn about business and commercial law, preparing tax returns, establishing and maintaining internal control systems, and more.
Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate utilization of computer software to perform accounting tasks.
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Apply federal income tax regulations to individual, partnership and corporate entities.
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Apply federal laws and regulations to payroll operations of a business.
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Demonstrate understanding of personal financial management concepts.
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Evaluate business career pathways.
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Use problem-solving methodology to solve customer concerns and business problems.
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Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to measure, process, and communicate financial information.
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Describe legal requirements and ethical considerations pertaining to organizations.
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Communicate effectively both written and orally.
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Use technology tools efficiently and effectively to perform personal and professional tasks.
Occupational Certification Opportunities
- American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers: Certified Bookkeeper Designation
- American Payroll Association: Certified Payroll Professional; Fundamental Payroll Certification
- National Bookkeepers Association/National Association of Certified Professional Bookkeepers: Accounting Certification; Bookkeeper Certification; REORDER/RENAME Excel Certification; REORDER Payroll Certification; QuickBooks Certification; Tax Certification
Application Requirements
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
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Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.
Career Opportunities
- Accountants
- Auditors
- Budget Analysts
- Brokerage Clerks
- Credit Analysts
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Examiners
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
- Tax Preparers
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
- Statistical Assistants
- Treasurers and Controllers
Curriculum
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester - Fall
Second Semester - Spring
Total Credit Hours: 30