Accounting Technology

Lawson State Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

The Accounting Technology Program trains students with skills in preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents. The program emphasizes mathematical, computer, analytic and problem-solving skills, oral and written communication, and strong interpersonal skills. Computer applications, database and spreadsheet classes complement the core curriculum with an emphasis on computerized accounting applications. An internship is required of each student in the AAS degree program.

Credits

65 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

SPH 107Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3 cr

CIS 146Computer Applications

3 cr

BUS 188Personal Development

1 cr

BUS 215Business Communication

3 cr

BUS 241Principles of Accounting I

3 cr

BUS 242Principles of Accounting II

3 cr

BUS 245Accounting with Quickbooks

3 cr

BUS 263The Legal and Social Environment of Business

3 cr

BUS 271Business Statistics I

3 cr

BUS 147Introduction to Finance

3 cr

BUS 296Business Internship

3 cr

BUS 146Personal to Finance

3 cr

ECO 231Principles of Macroeconomics

3 cr

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Accounting Technology

Lawson State Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

Credits

65 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringWritingTime ManagementMathematicsJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningService Orientation

Knowledge

Economics and AccountingEnglish LanguageMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementLaw and Government

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionInformation OrderingWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningMathematical ReasoningNumber FacilitySpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations
Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or no
Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
Resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or servic
Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on
Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.

Technology

Accounting softwareFinancial analysis softwareTax preparation softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareCompliance softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareDocument management softwareTime accounting softwareExpert system softwareBilling and invoicing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareProject management softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

10-key calculatorsComputer data input scannersDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesNotebook computersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAPhotocopying equipmentScannersTablet computersFinancial calculatorsImage scannersLedger sheetsReceipt booksBilling machinesBookkeeping machinesCheck and document signersCheck cancelling machinesCheck filing cabinetsCheck sorting machinesDigital camerasDigital postal metersEnvelope opening machinesEnvelope sealing machinesEnvelope stuffersHandheld calculators

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsSupportWorking Conditions

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Multiple audit areas on a routine engagement — execute with reduced manager oversight.
Account reconciliations across the close — own and resolve in a private-company setting.
Common tax provisions and adjustments — calculate and document on standard returns.
Audit findings and exceptions — identify, document, and propose adjustments.
Junior staff on assigned sections — review and coach during fieldwork.
Client requests and follow-ups — manage on a routine engagement with manager visibility.
Internal control testing — design and execute for assigned cycles.
GAAP/IFRS treatment on familiar transactions — apply correctly with manager review.
Engagement budgets — track and flag overruns on assigned sections.
Standard reports and management letters — draft for partner review.

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

SPH 107Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3 cr

CIS 146Computer Applications

3 cr

BUS 188Personal Development

1 cr

BUS 215Business Communication

3 cr

BUS 241Principles of Accounting I

3 cr

BUS 242Principles of Accounting II

3 cr

BUS 245Accounting with Quickbooks

3 cr

BUS 263The Legal and Social Environment of Business

3 cr

BUS 271Business Statistics I

3 cr

BUS 147Introduction to Finance

3 cr

BUS 296Business Internship

3 cr

BUS 146Personal to Finance

3 cr

ECO 231Principles of Macroeconomics

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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