Accounting - Lane Community College

Accounting from Lane Community College is a Campus Associate Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. Purpose To prepare students to enter the field of accounting . The program offers three directed elective sequences. The student can choose to prepare for employment in full-cycle bookkeeping, specialize in payroll accounting or prepare to transfer to a four-year institution. Upon successful completion of first year courses, students will be prepared for employment as an accounts receivable or payable clerk, and will be eligible for the Business Assistant One-Year Certificate of Completion. Learning Outcomes The graduate of the Associate of Applied Science program will be able to: understand accounting as the ?language of business.? use computerized and manual systems to record data and prepare accounting statements and reports. organize and manage the daily business functions of an organization. use research and analytical skills to support the activities of the organization. apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving. formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer them. apply accounting theory to analyze accounting information. anticipate and actively explore innovative solutions to technological and organizational challenges. use software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Web tools to input, manage, and interpret information to meet organizational needs. provide basic training and technical support for users of office equipment and software systems. create professional, accurate documents. make effective presentations to internal and external audiences. work independently within diverse business environments, apply individual strengths and critical thinking to collaborative efforts. engage customers and co-workers in a purposeful manner ? listening to and accurately interpreting their responses within diverse cultural contexts. perform on the job in ways that reflect professional ethics, legal standards, and organizational expectations. Employment Trends Employers increasingly seek applicants with proficiency in accounting software or expertise in specialized areas such as payroll or tax accounting. Because many businesses may require working on teams with others from different backgrounds, communicating accounting and financial information clearly and concisely is essential. View more details on Lane Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.