Accounting

Do you like working with numbers, either on paper or using a computer?

This Associate degree program prepares its graduates for entry-level positions in a variety of business enterprises. Students are provided with an opportunity to develop their intellectual, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with their professional orientation. Students learn to solve accounting problems both manually and with the aid of computers. In addition, the educational experience enables students to develop the motivation for life long learning.

Potential Employment Opportunities

Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Payroll Clerk
Accounting Clerk
Assistant Accounting Manager
Accountant
Accounting Assistant
Office Accountant

This program may be taken in conjunction with either of the Computer Information Systems programs for a double major that enhances employment.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

Prepare financial statements and related schedules in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles
Evaluate opportunities for improving a company’s financial performance
Use computers as tools for solving problems, managing information, presenting ideas, and
making decisions
Apply accounting skills and principles creatively and innovatively in accordance with the
standards of professional ethics
Demonstrate the flow of information within an organizational structure
Develop a comprehensive systems model of internal controls
Synthesize research and principles of taxation in recommending options to minimize tax liabilities and prepare tax forms

The Department of Accounting offers you:

Real World Business Applications
Computerized Accounting Technology
An Emphasis on Critical Thinking
The Opportunity to Develop Your Intellectual, Interpersonal, and Communication Skills

Program Faculty

Kay Fratianne
757-7782
kfratianne@blackhawk.edu

Dawn Konicek
757-7604
dkonicek@blackhawk.edu

Theresa Laws-Dahl
757-7617
tlaws-dahl@blackhawk.edu

Program Information:

Curriculum Sequencing
    2008 - 2009
    2009 - 2010
    2010 - 2011
Suggested Program and Student Schedules. The most recent course information is located in the credit course schedule within the current student page.
    Summer 2009
    Fall 2009
    Spring 2010
Short-Term Certificate Options
    Small Business Accounting
    Accounting Assistant
    Personal Income Tax Certificate