Accounting Technology
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Overview
Our Accounting Technology program is a technical curriculum designed to prepare you for entry-level accounting positions in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory. It is designed to enhance your skills if you鈥檙e currently employed in accounting and wish to advance. Our program provides a foundation for anyone transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a specialized degree in the 铿乪ld.
Graduates of our program can expect to work in accounting firms, retail stores, hospitals, commercial industries, and any other number of companies in need of basic finance and accounting skills.
It doesn鈥檛 matter if you鈥檙e just getting started in accounting or looking to enhance the career you鈥檝e already started, we can help. You鈥檒l gain several of the skills required to flourish in your accounting career. This includes occupational skills training, which we鈥檝e listed below.
- Comprehensive coverage and integration of basic business skills
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for today鈥檚 business world
- Establish a foundation in accounting terminology
- Develop skills using accounting and computer software applications
- Prepare various monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting reports
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 60鈥62 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
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Sample Curriculum
Course | Hours |
---|---|
Technical English or English Composition I | 3鈥4 |
Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Mathematics/Science Elective | 3鈥4 |
Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
Total Hours | 60鈥62 |
Course | Hours |
---|---|
Microsoft Word I | 3 |
Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 |
Applied Business Mathematics | 3 |
Business Accounting | 3 |
Introduction to Business Management | 3 |
Communication Essentials | 3 |
Microsoft Excel I | 3 |
Career Readiness | 3 |
蚕耻颈肠办叠辞辞办蝉鈩 | 3 |
Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
Total Hours | 30 |
Course | Hours |
---|---|
Microsoft Excel II | 3 |
Microsoft Access | 3 |
Income Tax Accounting or Approved Elective | 3 |
Payroll Accounting | 3 |
Advanced Business Accounting | 3 |
Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
Total Hours | 45 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use .