Accounting Technology - Central Ohio Technical College

Accounting Technology from Central Ohio Technical College is a Campus Associate Bookkeeping degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. Central Ohio Technical College awards the Associate of Applied Business degree to graduates of the Accounting Technology program. Accounting Technology students become proficient in computerized accounting using general ledger software and become adept at Microsoft Excel and Access. Students take a wide variety of accounting courses, for example: Auditing Cost Management Finance Governmental Accounting Payroll Taxation Students benefit from real life experiences of faculty members who have worked many successful years in the business world, by learning the practical application of accounting principles. To round out their education, Accounting Technology students take general education courses: composition, math elective (statistics or algebra), humanities, and science. Because many students prefer to work while pursuing their degree, Accounting Technology offers a flexible schedule. Students may enroll full or part time and find that most courses are offered evenings or Saturdays, as well as daytime. Learning Outcomes Upon completing the plan of study the student will be able to: Analyze accounting problems, conduct research and communicate solutions both orally and in writing; Perform all steps in the accounting cycle; Analyze financial statements from a management viewpoint and critique financial statements from an outsider's point of view; Record cost accounting transactions and prepare appropriate production reports and financial statements; Communicate with clients in order to assemble tax information and then prepare federal, state, and local income returns for individuals; Process a payroll by maintaining payroll records, preparing payroll journal entries and completing various quarterly and annual tax forms; Set up and employ appropriate computerized accounting and financial software to solve accounting problems; Describe the underlying concepts of the financial statement auditing process and apply those concepts to an auditing engagement; and Analyze and record state and local governmental transactions. Prepare and evaluate state and local governmental financial statements. The Accounting Profession The accounting profession has existed for hundreds of years and will continue to exist for as long as organizations need financial information. The profession provides exciting, stimulating and intellectual challenges. Accountants play a vital role in providing financial reports to businesses,governments and charitable organizations. Accountants perform diversified activities and are involved with people from many other occupations. Career Opportunities Accounting Technology graduates are prepared for employment in industry, public accounting firms, small businesses,governmental agencies, and financial institutions. Graduates will find that full-time and part-time job opportunities are available. According to the U.S. Department of Labor,Bureau of Labor Statistics, ?Employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014. An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and increased scrutiny of company finances will drive growth. In addition to openings resulting from growth,the need to replace accountants and auditors who retire or transfer to other occupations will produce numerous job openings in this large occupation.? View more details on Central Ohio Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Bookkeeping courses.