Accounting

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Program number: 101011

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

The Accounting program at Madison College provides you the educational background and training required for entry-level positions in:

• Private business and industry
• Governmental agencies
• Public accounting firms

Work experience and professional development will provide you the necessary qualifications for advanced positions in the field of accounting.

Keyboard skills and computer literacy are required for Madison College’s Accounting .

Program Details

Accounting is on a career pathway that includes this associate degree and a technical diploma. Both will prepare you for a good job and with the associate degree, you can transfer to another college to earn your bachelor’s degree. Learn at your own pace and increase your earning potential with credentials that keep you moving on your career path.    

Students in MATC's Accounting program can attend full or part time.

Accounting classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses: 

• Madison - Truax
• Fort Atkinson
• Portage
• Reedsburg
• Watertown

Portions of this program are offered online.

Accounting

Admission

Admission

To Apply

View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.

• Review the admission checklist to learn how to apply to a program or certificate at Madison College.
• Attend a New Student Information Session to get started in the admission process.
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

The courses listed below outline the requirements for completion for students officially admitted in the 2016-2017 academic year. Requirements for completion may vary depending on the semester in which a student is admitted or may be completed by other equivalent courses. Current/continuing students should consult their Academic Requirements report available through their student account for specific requirements and equivalent courses.

First Semester

10-101-111

Accounting 1 - Principles

4 credits

10-101-139

QuickBooks-Beginning

1 credits

10-102-134

Business Organization, Management, and Ethics

3 credits

10-103-133

Excel - Beginning

1 credits

10-801-195

Written Communication

3 credits

10-804-144

Math of Finance

3 credits

Second Semester

10-101-113

Accounting 2 - Principles

4 credits

10-101-123

Tax 1

4 credits

10-101-141

QuickBooks-Intermediate

1 credits

10-809-195

Economics

3 credits

10-809-199

Psychology Of Human Relations

3 credits

20-810-205

Small Group & Interpersonal Communications

3 credits

Third Semester

10-101-121

Accounting 3-Intermediate

4 credits

10-101-125

Cost Management

4 credits

10-101-138

Accounting And Payroll Systems

3 credits

10-102-160

Business Law 1

3 credits

10-801-198

Speech

3 credits

Fourth Semester

10-101-122

Accounting 4-Intermediate

4 credits

10-101-137

Computerized Accounting Applications

2 credits

10-101-142

Accounting Capstone

3 credits

10-114-130

Personal Finance

3 credits

10-106-190

Professional Development

1 credits

10-801-197

Technical Reporting

3 credits

Outcomes

Outcomes

After completing the Accounting program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

1. Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle.
2. Analyze financial and business information to support planning and decision making.
3. Perform payroll preparation, reporting and analysis tasks.
4. Perform cost accounting preparation, reporting and analysis tasks.
5. Perform individual and/or organizational tax accounting preparation, reporting and analysis tasks.
6. Identify internal controls to reduce risk.

Careers

Prospective employers throughout Madison consider Madison College accounting graduates top candidates. Associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of accounting including:

• Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
• Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk
• Cost Accountant
• Public Accountant
• Staff Accountant
• Tax Accountant
• Account Manager
• Account Specialist
• Payroll Accountant

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:

• Auditor
• Certified Public Accountant
• Comptroller
• Treasurer
• Trust Officer