The Accounting program at Trenholm State provides students with the fundamentals of accounting principles and procedures.  These principles and procedures can lead to careers in public and private accounting, including both State and Federal government positions.  Also, students can progress through their accounting careers to obtain the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) award.

Some of the major areas studied in the Accounting Technology Department include the following: business functions, basic and advanced accounting principles, managerial accounting, payroll accounting applications, income tax accounting principles and procedures, intermediate accounting, computerized Peachtree accounting, electronic calculations, and more.

Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Auditing Clerks held more than 2 million jobs in 2004 and are employed in every industry. For those who are interested in Accounting Technology, Trenholm Tech offers a complete program to prepare students for entry level positions in the business community as an Accountant or an Accountant Trainee. *

Occupational Choices

Accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and auditing clerks work with financial records. Other clerks in the accounting field who perform similar duties include: bill and account collectors; billing and posting clerks and machine operators; brokerage clerks; credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks; payroll and timekeeping clerks; procurement clerks; and tellers in the banks and credit unions.*

Average Full-Time Wage

In May 2004, the median wage and salary annual earnings of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and auditing clerks were $28,570. The middle half of the occupation earned between $22,960 and $35,450. The top 10 percent of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and auditing clerks earned more than $43,570, and the bottom 10 percent earned less than $18,580. Employment opportunities are expected to grow and earnings can range from entry level positions to much higher incomes for certified and experienced individuals.*

Awards

Associate Degree in Applied Technology in Accounting Technology

Specialized Training Certificate in Accounting Technology

Estimated Length & Cost*

* Tax not included.  Prices are subject to change without prior notice; cost of books may vary considerably among suppliers.  The length of the program is based on full-time status of 12-15 credit hours per term.  Enrollment in transitional level general education courses will alter the length of the program.

**Data obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006-2007.