May 15, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Bookkeeping, OSA


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.

Occupational Skills Award

Occupational Skills Award (OSA) in bookkeeping is designed to prepare students with the skills needed to obtain the QuickBooks Online certification,  acquire basic accounting and bookkeeping knowledge, and use accounting software.

OSA Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 9


Financial Outlook Disclaimer


The salary information provided on this page is based on industry projections, publicly available data, and employer-reported trends. Actual salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, education or degree level, industry demand, and individual employer policies.
Students can meet with the college’s Career Services to learn more about specific career pathways and current labor market information. The college does not promise or imply any guaranteed salary levels upon graduation.