Accounting Assistant

One Year Technical Diploma

Program number: 311011

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

The Accounting Assistant technical diploma program at Madison College provides you with the skills and confidence necessary to perform entry-level bookkeeping and accounting work for local employers.

As an accounting assistant, you can work in a small business and be responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping or work in a larger firm under the supervision of an accountant and specialize in a certain area.

Program Details

Students in the Accounting Assistant program can attend full or part time.

Accounting Assistant classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses: 

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

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.

Some of the courses for this program may be available online.

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 an Academic 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 2017-2018 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

10-102-134

Business Organization, Management, and Ethics

3 credits

10-101-139

QuickBooks-Beginning

1 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

10-114-130

Personal Finance

3 credits

10-106-190

Professional Development

1 credits

10-801-196

Oral/Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

Outcomes

Outcomes

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

1. Understand types of business organizations and their internal control structures.
2. Analyze and record financial transactions in a manual and computerized general ledger system.
3. Prepare financial statements according to generally accepted accounting principles.
4. Utilize current income tax resources to prepare personal income tax returns.
5. Process payroll transactions in accordance with current payroll reporting requirements.
6. Complete accounting cycle tasks using general ledger accounting software.

Careers

Earning your Accounting Assistant diploma at Madison College prepares you for valuable work as: 

• Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
• Billing Clerk
• Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk
• Inventory Control Clerk
• Office Assistant

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

• Accountant
• Bookkeeping Supervisor
• Office Manager