Accounting Technology

This program is designed to give the student a high level of proficiency as a technical accountant and leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting Technology. A technical accountant will possess the skills necessary to perform all accounting functions within the business organization except those of a very advanced nature. The student receives a well-rounded business education and should be able to perform organizational and supervisory duties within the office. Upon completion of the program, students will:

  • Understand different types of business organizations;
  • Understand the internal control structure of a business organization;
  • Analyze and record financial transactions in a manual and computerized general ledger;
  • Prepare financial statements according to generally accepted accounting standards;
  • Analyze and prepare financial information for management decision making;
  • Prepare personal income tax returns;
  • Process payroll transactions in accordance with current payroll reporting requirements;
  • Develop and apply flexible solutions to accounting problems with the use of spreadsheets;
  • Complete tasks for the accounting cycle using general ledger accounting software; and
  • Communicate financial information effectively within a business environment.

Program Requirements

Program Information

  • Students enrolled in this program may participate in a Service Learning Opportunity, which could qualify them to be eligible to receive an education award. For more information, please contact the Campus Corps office at 756-3908.

General Academic Requirements

  • All required courses within this degree program must be taken for a letter grade. Only electives may be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.

Program Internship

  • An internship is required in this program. Please consult and discuss this with your advisor and/or the internship coordinator.

Additional Costs

  • There are lab fees associated with some of the classes in this program. They are listed in the semester schedule.

Opportunities After Graduation

  • Graduates work as bookkeepers, accounts payable/ receivable clerks, staff accountants and office managers. The majority of new jobs will be created in small, rapidly growing organizations. Many opportunities for temporary and part-time work should be available. Experienced bookkeeping and accounting clerks may move into management positions.

Advisor:
Ronnie Laudati
BSS 127
(406) 756-3990
rlaudati@fvcc.edu