Accounting Assistant
One Year Technical Diploma
Program Number:
311011 Program Website:
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The Accounting Assistant program will provide students with the skills and confidence necessary to perform entry-level bookkeeping and accounting work for local employers. Accounting Assistant majors may work in a small business and be responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping or work in a larger firm under the supervision of an accountant and specialize in a certain area.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School Transcript - (if currently enrolled in high school, also submit your senior class listing) - or
- Completed COMPASS - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate Degree, Bachelor's or higher Degree
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Spring 2010
For this program applications must be received by January 15, 2010 to be considered for the spring semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by February 2, 2010.
Fall 2010
MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Understand types of business organizations and their internal control structures.
- Analyze and record financial transactions in a manual and computerized general ledger system.
- Prepare financial statements according to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Utilize current income tax resources to prepare personal income tax returns.
- Process payroll transactions in accordance with current payroll reporting requirements.
- Complete accounting cycle tasks using general ledger accounting software.
Employment
Graduation Requirements:
A grade of "C" or higher is required for all core (program specific) courses to graduate.
Career Potential:
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
- Billing Clerk
- Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk
- Inventory Control Clerk
- Office Assistant
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Accountant
- Bookkeeping Supervisor
- Office Manager
Additional Info
Additional Info about the Program:
Test Scores
Test scores are not required for admission into this program. However, they may be used to meet the C or better in algebra requirement if not met another way (see above).
Definitions and Guidelines
We do not transfer in accounting classes that are over 5 years old unless the student has been working in the accounting field. We only transfer in equivalent college work if the grade is a C or better. (We do not transfer in C- graded course work). Advanced Standing cannot exceed 50% of the required credits for the program.
Information About High School Course Work
High school course requirements: Algebra 1
MATC courses that meet that requirement:
- 10-804-140, Algebra Concepts
- 10-804-120, Business Math (this course recommends a grade of C or better in HS Algebra 1)
- 10-804-122, Math of Finance (this course has pre-req of C or better in HS Algebra 1)
- 20-804-201, Intermediate Algebra
- 20-804-212, College Algebra
- 20-804-213, Trigonometry
- 20-804-220, Finite Mathematics
- 20-804-240, Basic Statistics
Getting Credit for Work Experience, Certifications or Completed Classes
If you have work experience, certifications such as Certified Professional Secretary, Certified Administrative Professional, Microsoft Office Specialist Certification, or have already taken classes at this or other institutions you may be able to be granted advanced standing to earn your degree more quickly. You may take a Challenge Exam for some courses to gain advanced standing. Contact Gerri Wicklund at (608) 246-6336 for more information.
Please see the following link(s) for certificates related to this program:
Last Modified: October 23, 2009