Program Options

Three accounting programs (Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, and Accounting Paraprofessional) are offered. Each program provides a wide range of business skills focused on meeting  industry needs. For more than a brief description, select one of the following links:

• Accounting Program - Clerk - Accounting is the "language of business." This program provides basic fundamental skills in accounting theory and procedures and basic computer training in word processing, database, electronic spreadsheets and general ledger. Upon completion of this program the student will have the fundamental skills for entry into the job market and will also have the foundation for additional accounting training.

• Accounting Program - Paraprofessional- This program builds upon the fundamental skills learned in the Accounting Clerk program. This program provides additional training in specialized areas including small business accounting, income tax preparation, partnership and corporation accounting, financial applications, and also provides an introduction to business law as it relates to the business environment.

• Accounting Program - Specialist (AAST) - Associate of Applied Science Transferable (AAST) Degree. This program is designed to be a transferable degree. Several articulations agreements are currently in place but more are planned in the future. This program builds upon the fundamental skills learned in the Accounting Paraprofessional program. This program provides additional training in specialized areas including managerial/cost accounting, governmental and non-profit accounting, federal and state business taxes, and additional studies of business law. Students enrolled in the Accounting Specialist program earn an Associate of Applied Science Transferable (AAST) degree.