The Accounting program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the accounting profession.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The program emphasizes a combination of accounting theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized accounting systems.  Program graduates receive an Accounting diploma which qualifies them as accounting technicians.

Length of Program
Four quarters

Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.

Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam

Age
16 years of age or older

Education
High School Diploma or GED

Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course.  A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Salary Range
Salary Range for the Accounting diploma is $14,000-$18,000 annually depending on level of experience.

Job Market
The job market for a person holding an Accounting diploma is good.  Opportunities are available for part-time and full-time positions.

Personal Traits Required
A person pursuing the Accounting diploma should want to work in an office environment, enjoy working with numbers, enjoy basic math, be able to solve problems, enjoy working with people, have a customer service attitude, have the ability to multi-task, give attention to detail, display a professional appearance, enjoy working with computers and computer application software, and have a strong work ethic. They should be discreet and trustworthy with a strong aptitude for numbers.

Diploma Curriculum

Course		Title		Credit Hours
1st Quarter
ACC 101		Principles of Accounting I		6
BUS 101		Introductory Document Processing		5
MAT 111		Business Math		5
SCT 100		Introduction to Microcomputers		3
2nd Quarter
ACC 102		Principles of Accounting II		6
ACC 152		Payroll Accounting		4
EMP 100		Interpersonal Relation/ Professional Development		3
ENG 111		Business English		5
3rd Quarter
BUS 108		Word Processing		7
ACC 103		Principles of Accounting III		6
ACC 104		Computerized Accounting		3
ACC 106		Accounting Spreadsheet Fundamentals		3
4th Quarter
ENG 112		Business Communications		5
XXX xxx		Electives		12
		Total Hours Required		73