Accounting Clerk
Diploma - 32 credits
About this program
This program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform routine calculating, journalizing, posting and verifying duties to maintain accounting records and prepare payroll reports and individual state and federal tax returns. Both manual and computerized accounting concepts and applications are included.
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate application of a variety of software programs, including integrated accounting software.
- Apply accounting theory to service and merchandising organizations.
- Calculate payroll, maintain records and prepare reports in compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Demonstrate effective communication.
- Demonstrate critical thinking.
- Demonstrate effective use of technology.
- Demonstrate personal, social and ethical responsibility.
- Apply accounting theory to corporate organizations.
- Demonstrate the ability to prepare financial statements.
- 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 |
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20 | Required courses |
9 | Restricted electives in courses |
3 | Restricted electives in MnTC Goal Areas |
32 | Total |
Diploma
Required Courses:
9 credits from one or more of these courses:
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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1. Communication |
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 15 credits
Course | Credits |
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ACCT1101 - Payroll | 3 |
ACCT2211 - Financial Accounting I | 3 |
ACCT2255 - Income Tax-Individual | 3 |
BUS1100 - Business Computers | 3 |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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1. Communication |
1st Spring Term - 17 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
ACCT1124 - Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
ACCT2212 - Financial Accounting II | 3 |
ACCT2218 - QuickBooks | 2 |
9 credits from one or more of these courses:
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1st Spring Term - 9 credits
Course | Credits |
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ACCT2211 - Financial Accounting I | 3 |
BUS1100 - Business Computers | 3 |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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1. Communication |
1st Fall Term - 12 credits
Course | Credits |
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ACCT1101 - Payroll | 3 |
ACCT1124 - Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
ACCT2212 - Financial Accounting II | 3 |
ACCT2255 - Income Tax-Individual | 3 |
2nd Spring Term - 11 credits
Course | Credits |
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ACCT2218 - QuickBooks | 2 |