The goal and objective of this program are to prepare students for entry-level accounting positions in business, industry, or government. There is a large and growing need for this skill set in the community. Graduates often start as beginning-level accountants in a small business or enter a specialty field in the industry. Such opportunities include working in payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and general ledger. The qualified individual often advances rapidly to a professional accounting position, particularly in small businesses.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Apply knowledge of the activities of business and government and of the environments in which they operate.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of financial accounting, including content, concepts, and structure of the various statements, both for internal and external use.

3. Understand the process of identifying, gathering, measuring, summarizing, and analyzing financial data in business organizations, including the use of computer-based information.