Teresa Laman
Division Chair, Public Administration and Management
(940) 498-6263
tlaman@nctc.edu
The Accounting program at North Central Texas College is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills directly applicable to a career in accounting. The program is also designed to provide quality workforce education to students seeking to qualify themselves for positions in the accounting industry.
Classes focus on the specific needs of the student by preparing them for work in a large or small business. The student can choose between two concentrations within the AAS program. The first is the accounting technician or bookkeeper and is tailored for the small business environment. The second is the staff accountant and places focus on large corporate accounting.
Students may pursue an OSA, a certificate or an AAS in Accounting. All courses in the certificate apply towards the AAS with the accounting technician concentration.
Level 1 Workforce Certificate
Upon completion of the Level 1 Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- Identify critical functional areas of accounting, including payroll, accounting software, managerial, and financial processes.
- Utilize software in the accounting cycle for different transactions.
This certificate can be completed totally online. The program is designed to take two semesters, or 32 weeks, to complete and consists of the following suggested pathway or course of study.