This 32-credit diploma expands on the accounting foundations established in the certificate program by focusing on core business courses and fundamentals of accounting principles. Courses will provide the knowledge and skills needed to perform calculating, journalizing, posting and verifying duties in order to maintain accounting records, prepare payroll reports and state and federal tax returns. Coursework blends of both manual and computerized accounting concepts and software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, so students are well prepared for employment upon graduation.
Employment
Program graduates will be prepared to work as accounting assistants or accounting clerks. Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks are in high demand in a variety of settings such as public accounting firms, banks, hospitals, school districts, government agencies, corporations, private business and non-profit agencies. It has been projected that more than 6,300 additional bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks would be required to meet market demand between 2012-2022.
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Next Steps
All credits earned in the 32-credit Accounting Clerk Diploma program can be applied to the 60-credit AAS program at NTC. Additional courses will focus on markets and resources allocation, ethics, business statistics and non-profit accounting.
With stackable credits, it is easy to begin with a certificate and continue working toward a diploma or degree.
Degree Requirements
| Course # | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1134 | Computerized Accounting Applications | 3.00 |
| ACCT 2201 | Accounting I: Financial Accounting | 4.00 |
| ACCT 2203 | Accounting II: Managerial Accounting | 4.00 |
| CPTR 1104 | Computerized Business Applications | 3.00 |
| ACCT 1000 | Financial Information for Life | 3.00 |
| ACCT 1124 | Spreadsheet Concepts | 3.00 |
| ACCT 2200 | Income Tax | 3.00 |
| ADMS 1116 | Business Communications | 3.00 |
| ADMS 2124 | Advanced Microcomputer Technology | 3.00 |
| MKTG 1108 | Customer Relations Mgmt | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate application of a variety of software programs including integrated accounting software
- Analyze and apply accounting theory to service and merchandising organizations
- Prepare and process payroll records and reports in compliance with state and federal requirements
- Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principle
- Apply the Internal Revenue Code as it relates to individual, partnership and corporate income taxes
- Demonstrate understanding of business and business law in a global environment
- Analyze and apply managerial and cost accounting principles
- Demonstrate effective business communication skills
- Demonstrate understanding of the skills necessary to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers
- Demonstrate application of computerized spreadsheet system for accounting applications
- Demonstrate application and interpretation of financial information needed to be a functioning member of society
Equity and Inclusion Statement
The Accounting program will adapt program courses to include culturally responsive material to grow toward meeting Equity 2030 goals.
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