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1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, Alabama 36108
Contact:
Phone: 1-866-753-4544
Phone: 334-420-4200
“Life is like Accounting, Everything must be Balanced.” -Unknown
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Accounting is the language of business. The American Accounting Association defines accounting as “The process of identifying, measuring, and communicating economic information to permit informed judgments and decisions by the users of the information.” Accounting is a way of assessing the assets, cash flow, liabilities, and more of an entities current and future investors.
Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Financial and Auditing Clerks held more than 1,760,300 million jobs in 2014 and are employed in every industry. Trenholm State offers a complete program to prepare students for entry-level positions in the business community as an accounting apprentice, assistant or accountant trainee.
The Accounting Program at Trenholm State Community College provides students with the fundamentals of accounting principles and procedures. These principles and procedures facilitate careers in public and private accounting, including both State and Federal government entities. The program provides interested individuals with the prerequisites to eventually progress towards obtaining the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential. Our Courses also prepare students for industry certifications like QuickBooks, Payroll and Tax.
The major areas studied in the Accounting Technology Department include but not limited to the following:
Associates Degree
Short Term Certificate
Sample Degree Path (View PDF Document)
You can find tuition rates on our Tuition & Fee schedule
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The answer is yes, unless you qualify for exemption.
The median wage and annual earnings of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, financial and auditing clerks were $17.91 per hour. Salaries ranged from $22,940 to $57,920. Employment opportunities are expected to grow and earnings can range from entry level positions to much higher incomes for certified and experienced individuals.Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2019 Survey
Nakia Robinson
Dean of Academic and Transfer Program
334-420-4323
nrobinson@trenholmstate.edu
Brittany Foster
Division Chairperson – Professional Transfer
334-420-4424
bfoster@trenholmstate.edu
Trenholm Campus
1225 Air Base Blvd,
Montgomery, AL 36108
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Hours of Operation
7:30 – 5:00 CST Mon- Thur
8:00 – 1:00 CST Friday
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H. Councill Trenholm State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree. H. Councill Trenholm State Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of H. Councill Trenholm State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Scholls Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lan, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).