Program Description
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 |
|