Accounting Assistant
Accounting Assistant Technical Diploma
Program Code: 31-101-1
For more information: www.wctc.edu/accounting-asst
Learn to perform entry-level bookkeeping and accounting work through real-world scenarios and simulations. Combine hands-on computer training with accounting concepts and procedures. Prepare for work in a wide variety of business types and sizes.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C General Studies Courses = C Program GPA = 2.0
Build your degree along a career pathway. Start with a couple of courses or an entry-level credential to enter the job market in your area of interest, then continue with higher credentials on your educational path for job advancement and higher wages.
Career Pathway
Program Outcomes
- Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle.
- Analyze basic financial and business information to support planning and decision-making.
- Perform payroll preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
Code | Title | Credits |
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Technical Courses | ||
101-104 | Accounting Spreadsheets | 2 |
101-111 | Accounting I - Principles | 4 |
101-113 | Accounting II - Principles | 4 |
101-123 | Income Tax I | 4 |
101-128 | Quickbooks | 2 |
101-141 | Payroll Systems | 2 |
Substitute: 101-114 | ||
106-162 | Introduction to Microsoft Word | 1 |
Substitute: 106-110 | ||
106-163 | Intro to Microsoft Excel | 1 |
Substitute: 106-110 | ||
890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
General Studies | ||
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
Total Credits | 27 |
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
101-111 | Accounting I - Principles This course will run 16 weeks. | 4 |
106-162 | Introduction to Microsoft Word This course will run 4 weeks. | 1 |
804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
Credits | 8 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
106-163 | Intro to Microsoft Excel This course will run 4 weeks. | 1 |
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Credits | 4 | |
Winter Interim | ||
890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
Credits | 1 | |
Spring Term 1 | ||
101-113 | Accounting II - Principles This course will run 16 weeks. | 4 |
101-123 | Income Tax I | 4 |
Credits | 8 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
101-141 | Payroll Systems | 2 |
Credits | 2 | |
Summer Term | ||
101-104 | Accounting Spreadsheets | 2 |
101-128 | Quickbooks | 2 |
Credits | 4 | |
Total Credits | 27 |
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
101-111 | Accounting I - Principles This course will run 16 weeks. | 4 |
804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
Credits | 7 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
106-163 | Intro to Microsoft Excel This course will run 4 weeks. | 1 |
Credits | 1 | |
Winter Interim | ||
890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
Credits | 1 | |
Spring Term 1 | ||
101-113 | Accounting II - Principles This course will run 16 weeks. | 4 |
106-162 | Introduction to Microsoft Word This course will run 4 weeks. | 1 |
Credits | 5 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Summer Interim | ||
101-128 | Quickbooks | 2 |
Credits | 2 | |
Summer Term | ||
101-104 | Accounting Spreadsheets | 2 |
Credits | 2 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall Term 1 | ||
101-123 | Income Tax I | 4 |
Credits | 4 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
101-141 | Payroll Systems | 2 |
Credits | 2 | |
Total Credits | 27 |