Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Oak Creek Campus, Online Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 31-101-1
- Offering: Online, In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Accounting Assistant Diploma
Description
Prepare for entry-level positions in the accounting field. You will develop competence in financial, managerial, tax and payroll accounting.
Qualified accounting applicants continue to be in demand. Employment opportunities exist in banking, business and industry, government offices and nonprofit organizations.
You can earn the Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee certificate on the way to completing this technical diploma and your credits can be applied toward completing the Accounting associate degree.
Additional program details: Success in the program will be enhanced by your ability to organize complex data and being detail oriented.
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Related Programs
Accounting
Designed to provide fundamental accounting skills in a range of applications, this program is a good fit for students who like to work with numbers. You will learn about financial, cost, tax, payroll, governmental, nonprofit and computerized accounting.
Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee
This certificate prepares you to enter the bookkeeping/accounting field in an entry-level capacity. Through the program’s three courses, students develop competence in financial accounting with an emphasis on accounting software, spreadsheets and databases.
Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCTG-111 | Accounting 1 ^ | 4 |
| ACCTG-122 | Accounting Software Applications ^ | 3 |
| BADM-165 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MATH-107 | College Mathematics ‡ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| ACCTG-113 | Accounting 2 ‡ | 4 |
| ACCTG-121 | Income Taxation | 4 |
| ACCTG-130 | Quickbooks Online ‡ ^ | 3 |
| ACCTG-142 | Payroll Accounting | 2 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG-201 course |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 29 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee certificate.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Important Dates
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Program Outcomes
- Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle
- Analyze basic financial and business information to support planning and decision-making
- Perform payroll preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
Career Outlook
Qualified accounting applicants continue to be in demand. Employment opportunities exist in banking, business and industry, financial companies, government and nonprofit organizations.
Possible Careers
Accounting Assistant
Account Specialist
Bookkeeping Assistant
Payroll
Scholarships
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