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Accounting

  • Associate of Applied Science
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Program Number: 

101011

Program Credits: 

65.00

Estimated Total Cost: 

$9,900.00
Financial Aid Eligible

Accountants are in demand in every business and industry. It may be a good fit for you if you are detail-oriented, like to have things organized, and have strong problem-solving skills.

Businesses rely on their accounting departments to provide a clear, concise, and accurate financial picture and use the information accountants provide to make crucial decisions. Accounting relates to all aspects of an operation, so the ability to work as part of a team is essential. Payroll, accounts payable and receivable, budgets, and financial reports are some of the responsibilities of an accountant.

The associate’s degree program is designed for both the person looking for an entry-level position in accounting and the one who already has accounting responsibilities and would like to learn more. Instruction takes place in a traditional face-to-face environment, an online format, through interactive distance learning, or a blend of the formats. The Accounting After Hours program combines evening classroom instruction and online learning. Students learn accounting software, spreadsheet applications, and relevant technology.

Accounting 2015-2016 Graduation Employment Stats

Graduates35
Graduates Responding20
Employed in Related Occupation10
Employed in Non-related Occupations4
Seeking Employment0
Continuing Education6
Not in Labor Market0

Salary Data - Related Employment

Part TimeFull Time
Responding19
Average Hours Per Week1041
Median Hourly Wage$14.21 $15.50
Hourly Wage Range$14.21 - $14.21$12.00 - $21.00
Median Annual Salary$7,389.20 $34,120.00

Respondents in Related Occupations

  • Accountant; Badger Corrugating Company, La Crosse, WI
  • Accounting Assistant; Badger Corrugating Company, La Crosse, WI
  • Accounting Clerk II; Black River Falls Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls, WI
  • Accounts Payable Clerk; Co-op Credit Union, Black River Falls, WI
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Associate; Trust Point, Inc., La Crosse, WI
  • Business Program Assistant; Jackson County Health & Women’s Services, Black River Falls, WI
  • Clerk/Treasurer; Village of Hixton, Hixton, WI
  • CSR; Teleperformance USA, West Salem, WI
  • Executive Director Administrator Coordinator; Ho-Chunk Housing, Tomah, WI
  • General Ledger Support; Fastenal, Winona, MN
  • Human Resources Assistant; Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mauston, WI

Career Opportunities

Accountant
Accounting Manager
Bookkeeper
Payroll Clerk/Specialist
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Cost Accountant
Tax Accountant

Program Outcomes

  • Use effective communication skills
  • Apply mathematical concepts
  • Transfer social and natural science theories into practical applications
  • Demonstrate ability to think critically
  • Demonstrate ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population
  • Use technology effectively
  • Make decisions that incorporate the importance of sustainability
  • Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle
  • Analyze financial and business information to support planning and decision making
  • Perform payroll preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
  • Perform cost accounting preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
  • Perform organization and/or individual tax accounting preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
  • Identify internal controls to reduce risk

Admission Requirements:

College Requirements

Application: 

Yes

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Career Pathways: 

Accounting

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 Principles 1
Course Number: 10101114
Credits: 4.00
English Composition 1
Course Number: 10801136
Credits: 3.00
Math w Business Apps
Course Number: 10804123
Credits: 3.00
Orientation to Accounting
Course Number: 10101103
Credits: 2.00
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
Business Law
Course Number: 10102130
Credits: 3.00
Case Analysis & Reporting
Course Number: 10101132
Credits: 3.00
Speech
Course Number: 10801198
Credits: 3.00

Third Term

Accounting Principles 3
Course Number: 10101126
Credits: 4.00
Cost Accounting
Course Number: 10101149
Credits: 4.00
Economics
Course Number: 10809195
Credits: 3.00
Income Tax Accounting
Course Number: 10101165
Credits: 4.00

Fourth Term

Capstone Accounting Project
Course Number: 10101162
Credits: 3.00
Computerized Accting Syst
Course Number: 10101125
Credits: 3.00
Information Systems-Accounting
Course Number: 10101156
Credits: 3.00
Intro to Sociology
Course Number: 10809196
Credits: 3.00
Professional Development in Accounting
Course Number: 10101172
Credits: 1.00
Psychology of Human Relations
Course Number: 10809199
Credits: 3.00

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400 7th Street North
La Crosse, Wisconsin
54601

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