Financial Assistant

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Transfer
• Careers

Overview

Overview

The Financial Assistant embedded technical diploma at Madison College is comprised of a selection of courses from the Finance Associate Degree program. These core classes can be completed in one year giving you the valuable skills you need to enter or move up in the workforce.  

In these classes you will explore:

• Accounting principles including an introduction to accounting software.
• Federal and state income tax laws, with an emphasis on personal taxes.
• Microsoft Excel; create professional workbooks, charts, macros, and work with financial tools.
• Financial Institutions and their impact on the economy.

You’ll leave Madison College fully prepared for your job or internship search. We’ll teach you effective techniques to present yourself to employers for job prospects or promotions. You will learn how to create or improve your resume and cover letter as well as polish your interviewing and networking skills.

If you apply for the Finance associate degree, you will automatically earn this diploma after completing your first year of classes.

Program Details

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

Finance classes may be offered at the following Madison College campuses: 

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

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.

All courses for this program are offered online and in person.

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 2020-2021 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

Business Spreadsheet Applications

10-106-109

3 credits

Personal Finance

10-114-130

3 credits

Written Communication

10-801-195

3 credits

Math of Finance

10-804-144

3 credits

Second Semester

Access Beginning

10-103-145

1 credits

Accounting 2 - Principles

10-101-113

4 credits

Tax 1

10-101-123

4 credits

Professional Development

10-106-190

1 credits

Financial Institutions

10-114-128

3 credits

Oral/Interpersonal Communication

10-801-196

3 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.

Careers

Careers

Earning your Financial Assistant technical diploma at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as a:

• Financial Assistant
• Tax Assistant
• Credit Analyst
• Accounts payable/receivable clerk

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