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Accounting Program

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Career/Program Overview

RCTC offers three program options for students interested in accounting. These include technical programs and a transfer program to four-year institutions. The technical programs are for a student who is looking for intensive short-term training for immediate employment. The programs range from 30 semester credits to 60 semester credits. RCTC’s Associate in Science Accounting degree is designed for transfer. This degree is for the accounting student interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or beyond. A graduate from RCTC’s Accounting Clerk diploma is prepared for careers that require calculating, journaling, posting, and verifying accounting records. Additional duties can also include preparing bank reconciliation statements and processing payroll, vouchers, and invoices. A graduate from RCTC’s Accountant Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is well prepared to examine, analyze and interpret accounting data for the purpose of preparing financial statements and giving related advice. RCTC graduates with an Associate in Science (A.S.) or transfer degree are prepared for an entry-level accounting position and can transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree. A bachelor’s degree can help prepare the individual to earn the designation of CPA or CMA.

Curriculum-at-a-Glance

Depending on the program degree option selected, coursework may include payroll accounting, computerized accounting, spreadsheet applications, applied cost accounting, managerial accounting, integrated financial presentations and more.

Program/Degree Options

RCTC offers an Accounting Clerk diploma, an Accountant A.A.S. degree, and an Accounting A. S. degree. The program options range from a required 30 credits for the diploma to 60 credits for the A.A.S. or A. S. degrees.

Program Start Date(s)

Students can start coursework any semester. Some courses are offered online, 8-week accelerated, face-to-face (day and evening), and hybrid. Some courses are not offered every semester so students are encouraged to meet with program advisors to plan ahead.

Career Opportunities/Information

Every business, government and nonprofit entity has a need for accounting. Pay and benefits vary with employer size, location and type. Compensation also varies with the employee’s education, experience and responsibility.

Gainful Employment Programs

Gainful employment programs are those “that prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.”

RCTC gainful employment information for Accounting Clerk Diploma:
http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/ge/ACCTCLERK.pdf

Accreditations/Articulations

Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For additional information on the most current list of RCTC program articulations see us at: http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/articulations