Title

Accounting Clerk

About this program

About this program

The Accounting Clerk certificate provides the principle knowledge and skills of accounting necessary to assist accountants in preparing transactions and reconciling accounts. Accounting clerks may also assist in preparing payroll and gathering information necessary to prepare income taxes. Skills include both manual and computerized accounting concepts and applications.

Diploma - 32 credits

Program outcomes

  1. Demonstrate application of a variety of software programs, including integrated accounting software.
  2. Apply accounting theory to service and merchandising organizations.
  3. Calculate payroll, maintain records and prepare reports in compliance with state and federal requirements.
  4. Apply accounting theory to corporate organizations.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to prepare financial statements.
  6. Apply the Internal Revenue Code as it relates to individual income taxes.

Accreditation

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440

Tracks

Curriculum overview

Credits Requirement type
20 Required courses
6 Restricted electives in courses
3 Restricted electives in MnTC Goal Areas
3 Restricted electives in special requirements
32 Total

Diploma

Required Courses:

Course Credits
ACCT1101 - Payroll 3
ACCT1124 - Spreadsheet Applications 3
ACCT2211 - Financial Accounting I 3
ACCT2212 - Financial Accounting II 3
ACCT2218 - QuickBooks 2
ACCT2255 - Income Tax-Individual 3
BUS1100 - Business Computers 3

6 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
ACCT2210 - Managerial Accounting 4
ACCT2256 - Income Tax-Business 3
AGRI1170 - Introduction to Agribusiness 3
BUS1141 - Introduction to Business 3
BUS2150 - Legal Environment of Business 3
BUS2204 - Principles of Management 3
BUS2206 - Principles of Marketing 3
HRES1122 - Human Resource Management 3
HRES1130 - Benefits Administration 3

3 credits from these goal areas:

Goal Area
1. Communication

Additional Requirements:

Requirement
3 BUS1141 - Introduction to Business BUS2150 - Legal Environment of Business BUS2204 - Principles of Management BUS2206 - Principles of Marketing HRES1122 - Human Resource Management HRES1130 - Benefits Administration AGRI1170 - Introduction to Ag

Plans

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1st Spring Term - 9 credits

Course Credits
ACCT2211 - Financial Accounting I 3
BUS1100 - Business Computers 3
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area
1. Communication

1st Fall Term - 12 credits

Course Credits
ACCT1101 - Payroll 3
ACCT1124 - Spreadsheet Applications 3
ACCT2212 - Financial Accounting II 3
ACCT2255 - Income Tax-Individual 3

2nd Spring Term - 11 credits

Course Credits
ACCT2218 - QuickBooks 2
6 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course Credits
ACCT2210 - Managerial Accounting 4
ACCT2256 - Income Tax-Business 3
AGRI1170 - Introduction to Agribusiness 3
BUS1141 - Introduction to Business 3
BUS2150 - Legal Environment of Business 3
BUS2204 - Principles of Management 3
BUS2206 - Principles of Marketing 3
HRES1122 - Human Resource Management 3
HRES1130 - Benefits Administration 3
Additional Requirements:
Requirement Credits
BUS1141 - Introduction to Business BUS2150 - Legal Environment of Business BUS2204 - Principles of Management BUS2206 - Principles of Marketing HRES1122 - Human Resource Management HRES1130 - Benefits Administration AGRI1170 - Introduction to Ag 3

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1st Fall Term - 15 credits

Course Credits
ACCT2211 - Financial Accounting I 3
ACCT2255 - Income Tax-Individual 3
BUS1100 - Business Computers 3
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area
1. Communication
Additional Requirements:
Requirement Credits
BUS1141 - Introduction to Business BUS2150 - Legal Environment of Business BUS2204 - Principles of Management BUS2206 - Principles of Marketing HRES1122 - Human Resource Management HRES1130 - Benefits Administration AGRI1170 - Introduction to Ag 3

1st Spring Term - 17 credits

Course Credits
ACCT1101 - Payroll 3
ACCT1124 - Spreadsheet Applications 3
ACCT2212 - Financial Accounting II 3
ACCT2218 - QuickBooks 2
6 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course Credits
ACCT2210 - Managerial Accounting 4
ACCT2256 - Income Tax-Business 3
AGRI1170 - Introduction to Agribusiness 3
BUS1141 - Introduction to Business 3
BUS2150 - Legal Environment of Business 3
BUS2204 - Principles of Management 3
BUS2206 - Principles of Marketing 3
HRES1122 - Human Resource Management 3
HRES1130 - Benefits Administration 3