Accounting

Overview

The accounting program prepares students for entry level accounting positions such as accounting assistant, accounting clerk, inventory control clerk, accounts payable clerk, and accounts receivable clerk to name a few.  Accountants prepare financial statements, track production costs, calculate and distribute company payroll, monitor payables/receivables and more.  The accounting program can also prepare entrepreneurs to gain a better understanding of the financial aspects of their businesses.

The great thing about accounting is that all organizations need accountants to compile and summarize financial data so that management can make informed decisions about the future direction of the business. This gives the well prepared accounting graduate a broad range of options.  From these options, a student can decide in what industry to work and in what area to specialize.  Click on the following link to find out more about the accounting field: http://www.startheregoplaces.com

What to Expect

DeKalb Tech's accounting program covers bookkeeping for a business entity, cost accounting, payroll accounting, spreadsheet fundamentals, small business accounting software, income tax preparation and word processing. The program emphasizes a combination of accounting theory and practical application using both manual and computerized accounting systems. You may choose to pursue the computerized accounting applications Certificate, the Accounting Diploma, or the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting. Click on the following links to see the specific requirements for each of our accounting programs: Accounting Degree     Accounting Diploma
                                   Computerized Accounting Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit

Four Quarter Schedule of Accounting Classes:      Clarkston Campus           Covington Campus

Internships

The accounting degree and diploma programs offer an internship course option. If taken, the internship must be a minimum of 180 hours.

My accounting internship at a housing corporation changed me completely because it showed me the office side of work, a new environment, that kept me business ready at all times. The internship is very important because it lays the foundation for employment, especially for those like myself who don't have any experience in the field. I did everything, filed reports, audited reports, answered the telephone, walked rental units, entered vendors into the system, and made coffee. I would not have been able to complete a lot of the tasks without the training I received from DTC. My internship even led to a job offer!

Employment Opportunities

The following link to the U.S. Department of Labor site provides information about employment opportunities in the accounting field: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos144.htm

Annual Salary Range

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the annual salary range is $18,580-$43,570. In May 2004, the median annual salary for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks was $28,570. The middle half of the occupation earned between $22,960 and $35,450. The top 10 percent of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks earned more than $43,570, and the bottom 10 percent earned less than $18,580.