Accounting Technology, AAS

This program gives students 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 an 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 this program, students will be able to

• 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.