Accounting - Fox Valley Technical College

Accounting from Fox Valley Technical College is a Campus Associate Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. Career Opportunities The two-year associate degree program in accounting prepares you for an entry-level position as an assistant auditor, tax accountant assistant, junior accountant, accounts receivable clerk or internal assistant auditor. You will maintain records of accounts and handle business transactions for expenses, payments, purchases and inventories in journals, ledgers and on computers. You will prepare financial reports to substantiate transactions such as income statements, balance sheets, cost studies and tax reports and will review and interpret financial reports. Program Description The two-year associate degree program in accounting provides you with an opportunity to learn accounting in preparation for a career in business, industry or government. You will choose from more than 11 accounting courses, including cost and income tax accounting as well as courses which utilize modern applications of accounting transactions on microcomputers. Also included are general business courses designed to present you with an overview of how the world of business functions. Specific courses explore business law, management, data processing and business operations. Program Outcomes The Accounting program graduate will be able to: Analyze, calculate, record, report and interpret financial information accurately and timely to be responsive to a variety of users' needs. Use problem-solving strategies to think critically and creatively in financial, cost, tax and payroll accounting situations. Understand the interrelationship of both manual and automated accounting systems including using Local Area Networks (LANs). Apply computer technology utilizing spreadsheets, word processing, database and accounting-related software. Communicate business information effectively to a diverse population using a variety of communication methods, such as writing, speaking, listening, charting and graphing. Function effectively and productively within a team-focused work group in different ever-changing environments and time constraints. Develop a professional growth plan for continuous lifelong learning. Demonstrate an ethical, responsible and dependable attitude. View more details on Fox Valley Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.