Accounting Assistant

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Transfer
• 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.

Admission

Admission

To Apply

• View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements
   
• Attend an Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) 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 Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2021-2022 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

First Semester

Accounting 1 - Principles

10-101-111

4 credits

Introduction to Business

10-102-134

3 credits

QuickBooks-Beginning

10-101-139

1 credits

Business Spreadsheet Applications

10-106-109

3 credits

Written Communication

10-801-195

3 credits

Math of Finance

10-804-144

3 credits

Second Semester

Accounting 2 - Principles

10-101-113

4 credits

Tax 1

10-101-123

4 credits

QuickBooks-Intermediate

10-101-141

1 credits

Personal Finance

10-114-130

3 credits

Professional Development

10-106-190

1 credits

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.

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

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

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