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Accounting Specialist - Associate Degree

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania | Community College of Allegheny County | ID: 168435

Overview

800 ALLEGHENY AVE PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania 15233-1804
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Admissions Office:
412-237-2222
Online Training
Classroom Training
Distance Learning
Accounting Specialist - Associate Degree
Employment Skill Gain
Associate’s Degree
$13,717.00 - $21,277.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Offering over 150 Certificate and Associate Degree transfer and career & technical education (CTE) programs

Program Description

This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in accounting. Accounting firms, banks and the payroll and accounting departments of many businesses hire persons with an Associate's degree in Accounting. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will: Explain the role and value of accounting in a business organization. Demonstrate entry-level accounting skills and current knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Analyze business transactions and determine their impact on financial statements. Solve accounting problems using analysis and critical thinking. Utilize accounting concepts and techniques to make management decisions. This program is designed to develop entry-level accounting skills for immediate employment after graduation.

Skills & Competencies

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:
  1. Explain the role and value of accounting in a business organization.
  2. Demonstrate entry-level accounting skills and current knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
  3. Analyze business transactions and determine their impact on financial statements.
  4. Solve accounting problems using analysis and critical thinking.
  5. Utilize accounting concepts and techniques to make management decisions.
 
 


 

Additional Information

Service Costs

7,560.00
15,120.00
3,250.00
2,907.00
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Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
87% were employed within six months after completing training.

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