Accounting
10-101-1 Associate Degree (two-year)
Offered at Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, and Superior
Analyze. Interpret. Forecast.
Any way you put the numbers together, accounting is an essential business foundation. Using financial statements, cost studies, and tax reports to communicate the health of a company is often called the "language of business." Accountants analyze and must then communicate these results to the stakeholders or customers.
Organized. Accurate. Factual.
Do you enjoy working with numbers and factual data? Do you consistently strive for accuracy? As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:
- Accounting
- Consumer Math
- Keyboarding
- Basic Computer Skills
- English/Basic Grammar
Admission Requirements
Program Outcomes
Employers will expect you, as an Accounting graduate, to be able to:
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles.
- Analyze, record, report, and interpret financial information.
- Prepare accounting reports for internal and external users.
- Maintain effective accounting systems and controls.
- Utilize current technology to complete accounting functions.
Program Costs
The estimated total program cost for the two-year Accounting program is approximately $9,500. View more information on program and costs.
