Accounting Information Systems Technology
The fields of activity in accounting may include keeping the books for one’s own
small business or working within a corporation or government agency in jobs that
entail taxes, budgeting and controls, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory,
and payroll. Students beginning the program are introduced to the steps of the accounting
cycle, trained to solve manual accounting problems, and then acquainted with computerized
accounting. Successful accounting training is done through a hands-on approach which
integrates principles with other business software applications such as spreadsheets,
databases, and word processing. A one-year certificate in Payroll Clerk may be obtained
after completing the suggested 30 credit hours. The
Associate of Applied Science
Degree (approximately two years in length) provides a thorough understanding of
how accounting procedures are applied in business settings so that the candidate
may function successfully in entry-level accounting jobs.
The Accounting Information Systems program offers the following degree and certificates
Last updated 5/16/07