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The Accounting Assistant program provides a strong foundation for further studies in accounting and can be seamlessly transferred into the two-year associate degree in Accounting.

This program equips students with the essential skills needed to perform entry-level bookkeeping and accounting tasks for local employers. Students will know how to enter data into accounting information systems, manage payroll, process accounts payable and receivable, and handle cash transactions.

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$4,626

Paying For College

Median Wage

$48,100

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Accounting I
  • Introduction to QuickBooks
  • Word Documents
  • Introduction to Business and Management
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • English Composition 1
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Accounting II
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Computerized Accounting
  • Intermediate Excel
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

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

  • Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle
  • Analyze basic financial and business information to support planning and decision-making
  • Perform payroll preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
Students in classroom

Highlights

Technical Diploma

29 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53547

Related Offerings

Accounting

Potential Careers

Accounting Assistant

Bookkeeper

Payroll Clerk

Accounts Payable/ Receivable Clerk

Career Pathway

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

1

Embedded Technical Diploma

Accounting Assistant

2

Associate Degree

Accounting

3

University Transfer

Earning a bachelor’s degree has never been more convenient and affordable! We offer a variety of options for students who want to achieve a four-year degree.

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