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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

$4,788

Paying For College
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Median Wage

$50,700

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

Once you are enrolled in a program, you will work with an academic advisor on a recommended course sequence to keep you on track. Current students can check progress with an academic advisor and through DegreeWorks located on the Degree Audit card in MyBTC. View course information from previous catalogs

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Flexible Learning Options

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

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • Hybrid (mix of online and in-person courses)
  • 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

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Hybrid
FlexLab
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Additional Program Information

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

  • Prepare financial statements and the related schedules in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
  • Apply accounting skills and principles creatively and innovatively in accordance with the standards of professional ethics
  • 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
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Highlights

Technical Diploma

28 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

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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