Accounting
Associate in Applied Science Degree — Downtown Milwaukee (first year only), Oak Creek, West Allis

Program code: 10-101-1

This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.

Overview — Accounting is an associate degree program designed to provide you with basic accounting skills. Specialized areas of the accounting profession — auditing, cost, taxes, governmental nonprofit and computerized accounting — are included in the program. An accounting practice course allows for involvement in the practical application of accounting training. An internship is available on an optional basis in the elective course BADM-198, Business Internship.

Career Outlook — MATC regularly reports more employer requests for qualified accounting applicants than there are graduates. This trend is expected to continue. Employment opportunities exist in banking, business and industry, financial companies, utilities and governmental nonprofit organizations. Graduates typically locate placement where they are expected to maintain accounts receivable and payable; prepare payroll and related reports; accumulate data for tax reports and financial reports and prepare those documents; audit contracts, orders, and vouchers; and work with departmental budgets.

Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as an accounting graduate to have:

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Working knowledge of microcomputers and current accounting software including MS Excel and Peachtree
• Effective interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to keep abreast of rapid changes in the field, such as new tax laws
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement test

In addition, your success in the program will be enhanced by an ability to perform arithmetic computations quickly and accurately, to organize complex data and follow generally accepted accounting procedures.

Future Opportunities — If you are interested in a baccalaureate degree upon completion of the program, check with a program counselor or advisor, and the institution you plan to attend regarding the transfer of MATC credits.

This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Possible Careers:

Accounting Assistant
Account Specialist
Auditing Clerk, Banking/Finance
Tax Preparer

Related Programs:

Banking and Financial Services
Business Management
Management Development (Supervisory Management)
Marketing Management

For more information, call:

Downtown Milwaukee Campus — 414-297-MATC
Oak Creek Campus — 414-571-4500
West Allis Campus — 414-456-5310

Curriculum effective 2008-2009.

TOTAL CREDITS: 68

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.

For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.