ACCOUNTING CLERK

The Accounting Clerk program provides students with entry-level competencies for employment in the accounting industry, government, financial institutions, small businesses, and medical offices. The program encompasses classroom instruction and hands-on applications with computerized account systems. Students who intend to pursue an accounting degree at a four-year institution will need to follow the courses required for the Business Administration transfer degree.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Demonstrate interpersonal skills appropriate to a business environment.
2. Create a filing system, identify and record financial transactions for a business using manual journals, ledgers, spreadsheets and computerized accounting software.
3. Prepare, interpret and communicate both cash and accrual financial statements using various word processing, spreadsheet, and computerized accounting software.