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Program Overview
The one-year Accounting Assistant technical diploma will get you the necessary skills for entry-level bookkeeping and accounting work.
You’ll learn essential accounting principles and develop a general understanding of business, finance and taxes. In addition, you’ll be skilled in using business tools like Microsoft Office Excel and QuickBooks.
Technical Diploma Goals
Technical diploma graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of accounting, including accounts payable/receivable clerk, bookkeeper/payroll clerk, billing clerk, inventory control clerk or office assistant.
Real-world, Hands-on Learning
Madison College's accounting program teaches you real-world accounting concepts through hands-on learning. Our expert faculty will support your academic success by providing valuable feedback on your coursework to ensure you develop your accounting skills correctly.
Flexible Course Offerings
You can attend full- or part-time while taking courses in-person or online. Study close to home, whether in Madison at Truax or Goodman South campuses or regionally at our Reedsburg, Portage, Fort Atkinson or Watertown campuses.
Your Credits Allow You to Ladder Up!
The Accounting Assistant technical diploma is included in our two-year Accounting associate degree program. As a Madison College accounting student, you'll earn the technical diploma upon completion of the first-year curriculum automatically. If you choose to continue your education, all your credits will seamlessly transfer into the associate degree program.
What Is Accounting?
Learn more about accounting careers and Madison College accounting program options.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.
Application Dates
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025
Summer 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:
- High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Accounting Assistant career.
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Career Outcomes
After completing the Accounting Assistant program at Madison College, you will be able to:
- Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle
- Evaluate financial information to support decision making
- Process payroll
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 57 61 60 Number of Surveys Sent 56 61 60 Number of Surveys Returned 42 45 49 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 31 24 31 Percent Available for Employment 73.8% 53.3% 63.3% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 26.2% 44.4% 36.7% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 29 22 29 Percent of Graduates Employed 93.5% 91.7% 93.5% Employed in Related Occupation 22 17 21 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 75.9% 77.3% 72.4% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 7 5 8 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 24.1% 22.7% 27.6% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 2 2 2 Percent Seeking Employment 6.5% 8.3% 6.5% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.4 3.4 3.4 Number of Satisfaction Responses 34 31 38 Very Satisfied (4) 20 11 17 Percent Very Satisfied 58.8% 35.5% 44.7% Satisfied (3) 11 20 19 Percent Satisfied 32.4% 64.5% 50.0% Unsatisfied (2) 1 0 1 Percent Unsatisfied 2.9% 0.0% 2.6% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 5.9% 0.0% 2.6% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 42 44 49 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 29 22 29 Before Enrollment 8 5 8 Percent Before Enrollment 27.6% 22.7% 27.6% While Attending the College 10 8 15 Percent While Attending the College 34.5% 36.4% 51.7% After Training at the College 11 9 6 Percent After Training at the College 37.9% 40.9% 20.7% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 29 23 29 In College District 26 20 29 Percent In College District 89.7% 87.0% 100.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 2 1 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 6.9% 4.3% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 1 1 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 3.4% 4.3% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 1 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 18 9 16 Average Monthly Wage $4,055 $4,013 $4,148 Average Hourly Wage $23.58 $23.33 $24.11 Average Work Hours per Week 41.6 45.1 41.4 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 4 5 5 Average Hourly Wage $17.25 $20.99 $24.82 Average Work Hours per Week 21.8 27.0 25.6 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions AMPED Association Management Accounting Clerk Middleton Baker Tilly Associate BST North America Staff Accountant City of Madison Accountant Community Christian School of Baraboo Book Keeper Baraboo CSM Companies Inc Accounting Assistant Dane County Dept of Human Services Economic Support Specialist Demco, Inc Account Receivable Specialist Fisher-Barton Group AP/AR Specialist Watertown Hoppe North America Inc Accounting/HR Assistant Fort Atkinson Masters Building Solutions Accounts Payable Specialist Masters Building Solutions Accounting Administrator MMG Law LLC Legal Assistant Resource Solutions Corp Accounting Assistant S&L Companies AP Specialist Portage S&L Companies General Ledger Accountant Portage State of Wisconsin Payroll & Benefits Specialist State of Wisconsin IS Enterprise Business Financial Analyst-Senior TG Incorporated Admin & Finance Officer * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
