Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Oak Creek Campus, Online Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 61-101-1
- Offering: In-Person, Online
- Degree Type: Certificate
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee Certificate
Description
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.
You can apply your credits toward completing the Accounting Assistant technical diploma and the Accounting associate degree.
Additional program details: Students completing ACCTG-130 Computerized Accounting are prepared to take the QuickBooks Certification Exam from Intuit; students in ACCTG-122 Accounting Software Applications are prepared to take the MS Office Excel Specialist Certification Exam.
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.
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Career Outlook
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 Assistant
Prepare for entry-level positions in the accounting field. You will develop competence in financial, managerial, tax and payroll accounting.
DETAILED PROGRAM INFORMATION
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCTG-111 | Accounting 1 | 4 |
| ACCTG-122 | Accounting Software Applications | 3 |
| ACCTG-130 | QuickBooks Online ‡ | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 10 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
All credits must be earned at MATC with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Upon completion of the certificate's requirements, the student's transcript is notated with the credential earned.
Some certificates can be earned while completing associate degrees and/or technical diplomas that are eligible for financial aid. Certificate programs alone are not eligible for financial aid; consult an MATC advisor for information.
Curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2025-2026 Program Flyer
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Career Outlook
This certificate prepares you to enter the bookkeeping/accounting field in an entry-level capacity, and provides a foundation for additional education that can lead to these career opportunities:
POSSIBLE CAREERS
Accounting Assistant
Account Specialist
Bookkeeping Assistant
Payroll
Admissions requirements
Scholarships
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