Accounting
Technology
(available ONLINE and/or On Campus)
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| Career Opportunities |
| Public & private accounting firms |
| Large and small businesses |
| Government agencies |
| Banks |
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Degree
& Certificate Options
A Certificate of Applied Science is awarded
upon successful completion of the required
Accounting Assistant courses. All credits
earned in completion of the certificate
may be applied toward the Accounting Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree. |
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| What
you will learn |
- Prepare summary statements of business
conditions for small businesses or government
agencies
- Utilize basic business computer applications
- Computerized accounting software
- Process daily accounting transactions,
journals, and ledgers and handle other
entry-level accounting functions
- Prepare financial statements
- Perform payroll functions
- Manage cash and accrual accounting
- Handle accounting for sole proprietorships,
partnerships, and corporations
- Communicate professionally, both in
person and in writing
- Problem solve
- Conduct an effective job search
- Proficient in mathematical skills necessary
for business calculations
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 CAREER
CLOSEUP |
| Job
Outlook and Pay Info |
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| Median Wage (MT)* |
$24,000 |
| Median Wage (US)* |
$29,000 |
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| Average entry-level wage, COT grads (2003-2005) |
$20,150 |
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| Expected growth (MT)* |
2% |
| Expected growth (US)* |
6% |
| (projections through 2012) |
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| *Bureau of Labor
Statistics, Office of Employment Projections;
MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and
Analysis Bureau |
 COT Graduate Placement Data |
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| Skills,
Traits, Preparatory Classes that would be helpful |
- Mathematics to solve problems.
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs
in work-related documents.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the
strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Understanding the implications of new information
for both current and future problem-solving
and decision-making.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate
for the needs of the audience.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas
in speaking so others will understand.
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