Accounting Assistant

31 Credit Technical Diploma

The Accounting Assistant Technical Diploma program prepares learners to perform entry-level accounting functions. Software skills, along with customer service and interpersonal skills, are emphasized. Accounting Assistants enter data and prepare and process payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash. Potential occupations include: Accounting Assistant, Office Assistant, Bookkeeper and Staff Accountant.

Approximate Cost

$7,274
Tuition: $5086 , Books: $2188

Starting Salary

$30,387
Average, based on the annual Graduate Outcomes Report

Financial Aid

Available

Availability

Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.

100%
Wausau
100%
Antigo
100%
Medford
100%
Phillips
100%
Spencer
100%
Wittenberg
100%
Online

* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.

Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Perform payroll preparation, reporting and analysis tasks
  • Analyze basic financial and business information to support planning and decision-making
  • Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Staff Accountant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Office Assistant
  • Accounting Assistant

Courses

The Accounting Assistant Technical Diploma is a 31 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

First Term

INTRODUCTION TO THE ACCOUNTING PROGRAM 1.00
ACCOUNTING 1 4.00
PAYROLL ACCOUNTING 3.00
EXCEL 2016 LEVEL 1 1.00
WORD 2016 LEVEL 1 1.00
10-KEY BY TOUCH 1.00
MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3.00
COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 3.00

Second Term

ACCOUNTING 2 4.00
QUICKBOOKS 1 1.00
QUICKBOOKS 2 1.00
QUICKBOOKS 3 1.00
EXCEL 2016 LEVEL 2 1.00
ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3.00
ECONOMICS 3.00
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3.00
ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

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Admissions Process

Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.

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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. A $30.00 non-refundable application fee is required. Pay at the time you apply or bypass to pay in person within a week of applying.

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What’s Next?

We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.