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Accounting Assistant

  • Technical Diploma
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Program Number: 

311011

Program Credits: 

29.00

Estimated Total Cost: 

$4,600.00

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring
Financial Aid Eligible

Accounting may be your field if you enjoy the challenge of keeping records and tracking finances. As an accounting assistant, you may have full responsibility for bookkeeping functions in a small business or have a single task in a large accounting department. Hands-on computer training and classroom instruction provide a solid background in accounting concepts and procedures.

All courses in this technical diploma can be applied to Western's Accounting associate's degree if you choose to continue your education. Classes are offered in a traditional face-to-face environment, online format, through interactive distance learning, or a blend of the formats.

*Please note that the delivery method for fall courses may change as the COVID-19 situation unfolds. Our goal is to ensure that teaching and learning happens in a safe environment. We will communicate updates as quickly as possible.

Accounting Assistant 2018-2019 Graduation Employment Stats

Graduates6
Graduates Responding5
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Employed in Non-related Occupations0
Seeking Employment0
Continuing Education5
Not in Labor Market5

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Career Opportunities

Accounting Assistant
Bookkeeper
Account Clerk
Payroll Clerk
Teller
Accounting Aide
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

Program Outcomes

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

Admission Requirements:

College Requirements

Application: 

Yes

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Career Pathways: 

Accounting Assistant

Prior Learning: 

Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more [1] about what may apply to this program.

Technical Diploma: 

Accounting Assistant

Associate Degree: 

Accounting

Courses

The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern [2] self-service portal when registering for class.

First Term

Accounting Exploration
Course Number: 10101100
Credits: 3.00
Accounting Principles 1
Course Number: 10101114
Credits: 4.00
Payroll Accounting
Course Number: 10101130
Credits: 3.00
Software Appl for Business
Course Number: 10154102
Credits: 3.00

Second Term

Accounting Principles 2
Course Number: 10101124
Credits: 4.00
Accounting Spreadsheets
Course Number: 10101138
Credits: 3.00
Case Analysis & Reporting
Course Number: 10101132
Credits: 3.00

Third Term

English Composition 1
Course Number: 10801136
Credits: 3.00
Math w Business Apps
Course Number: 10804123
Credits: 3.00

Western Technical College
400 7th Street North
La Crosse, Wisconsin
54601

608-785-9200
800-322-9982


Links
[1] https://www.westerntc.edu/credit-prior-learning
[2] https://mywestern.westerntc.edu/