Accounting Technology

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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
Technical Diploma (TD)

Description | Employment Opportunities | Cost

Mission and Program Description:

This program prepares individuals to provide technical support to professional accountants and other management personnel. It includes instruction in general accounting principles and practices, posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, and accounting software operation.

Note:  Transferable General Education Courses needed to meet the requirements for the AAS are offered through a collaborative agreement with South Louisiana Community College (SLCC).

The objectives of the Accounting Technology program are to:

• Equip students with the following technical knowledge and skills that enable employment in the field:
  • A working knowledge of course terminology.
  • Knowledge of the nature and purpose of accounting.
  • The accounting cycle for a corporation, service, retail, and partnership company.
  • Accounting for cash, cash items, payroll procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, inventory, property plant and equipment, write-offs, notes and interest, stocks, bonds, investments, intangible assets.
  • Preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial statements.
  • Basic and advanced computer skills spreadsheet, database, keyboarding, and word processing applications.
  • Composition and production of mailable, effective business documents and other written communications.
  • Fundamentals of English and basic business mathematical functions.
  • A working knowledge in office procedures and total quality management.
  • Building self-esteem, professional appearance, and resume writing
• Provide AAS degree seeking students with appropriate General Education knowledge and skills in English, Math, Speech, Psychology,  and Physical Science
   

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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• Use this link to view the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook for this program.

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COST

An application or re-application fee and a testing fee per component are charged for each Application for Admission submitted.

Tuition is paid by the semester. (SEE - Tuition and Fees) Students are also required to purchase books and supplies separately. Contact your host campus for a complete projected cost of this program.

The college accepts cash, personal and company checks, MasterCard or Visa for all fees. A percentage of tuition and fees are refundable up to the tenth day of instruction. No refund will be made after the tenth day.

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