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Accounting-ACO
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport | ID: 169047
Overview
1 COLLEGE AVE WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania 17701-5778
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Admissions Office:
570-327-4761
Online Training
Classroom Training
Accounting Bachelor of Science
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Credential Skill Gain
Bachelor’s Degree
$86,420.00 - $86,420.00
Training(ETPL)
Description of Training Provider
Pennsylvania College of Technology, a national leader in applied technology education and a Penn State affiliate, located in Williamsport. https://www.pct.edu/
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting (ACO) offers a unique approach to accounting education. This major is designed to prepare students for entry into the accounting profession. The curriculum provides a framework that integrates significant business and management background and extensive accounting and financial knowledge, which provides the foundation for continued education toward licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Students are exposed to tax, auditing, not-for-profit, forensics, and management accounting. Information technology training, communication skills development, global comparisons, and ethical discussions enhance the students experiences.
Skills & Competencies
A graduate of this major should be able to:
- Apply the theory and concepts of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to the financial and reporting functions of accounting.
- Assess the effects of global, economic, and cultural influences on business and accounting decision-making processes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of business and non-business federal income tax regulations, concepts, and laws.
- Evaluate and apply the appropriate ethical standards to all aspects of accounting and business processes.
- Apply financial planning and analytical skills in the operating, investing, and financing functions of a business.
- Analyze the financial planning needs of individuals and apply skills learned to address those needs in various areas, including investments, insurance, risk analysis, as well as estate and retirement planning.
- Apply technology to accounting and business processes through various computer tools and software.
- Demonstrate communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills needed in today's business environment.
- Explain the importance of integrating management skills into the accounting, finance, and business environment.
- Describe the role of the accountant as a member of the management team, working with non-accounting professionals in the decision-making process.
Additional Information
Program Prerequisites:
High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
Program Length:
18 Credits
Job Opportunities:
132011 - Accountants & Auditors
433031 - Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks
Course Website:
https://www.pct.edu/catalog/majors/ACO
Service End Date:
07/31/2024
Availability:
Full Time, Part Time, Online
Service Costs
Resident Full Time:
80,263.00
Resident Part Time:
80,263.00
Non-Resident Full Time:
80,263.00
Non-Resident Part Time:
80,263.00
Books (est. cost):
5,820.00
Other (est. cost):
0.00
Lab Fees(est. cost):
337.00
Performance Measures
Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100%
earned a post-secondary credential.
100%
were employed within six months after completing training.
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Performance Measures
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Reporting Period:
01/01/2021
to
12/31/2021
Row
Measures
Participants
Percentage
1
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Number of participants were served during the reporting period:
0
2
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Number of participants scheduled to complete the applicable program:
0
3
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Number of participants who completed the applicable program:
0
Percentage of
WIA
/
WIOA
'Completions':
0%
4
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Number of participants who completed the applicable program and are in unsubsidized employment in the 2nd quarter after exit based on wages:
0
Percentage of Employed
WIA
/
WIOA
Completers in 2nd Quarter:
N/A
5
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Number of participants who completed the applicable program and are in unsubsidized employment in the 4th quarter after exit wages:
0
Percentage of Employed
WIA
/
WIOA
Completers in 4th Quarter:
0%
6
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Median quarterly wage of participants who have completed the applicable program and have 2nd quarter after exit wages:
N/A Insufficient Data
7
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Number of participants who completed this program and attained a recognized Post-Secondary credential:
0
Percentage of
WIA
/
WIOA
Completers Who Attained a Credential:
0%
8
(All)
Number of individuals were served during the reporting period:
3
9
(All)
Number of individuals participating in the applicable program scheduled to complete the program:
3
10
(All)
Number of individuals who completed the program:
3
Percentage of ALL Completers:
100%
11
(All)
Number of individuals who completed the applicable program and are in unsubsidized employment in the 2nd quarter after exit wages:
3
Percentage of ALL Employed Completers in 2nd Quarter after exit:
100%
12
(All)
Number of individuals who completed the applicable program and are in unsubsidized employment in the 4th quarter after exit wages:
2
Percentage of ALL Employed Completers in 4th Quarter after exit:
67%
13
(All)
Median quarterly wage of individuals who have completed the applicable program and have 2nd quarter after exit wages:
3,882.00
14
(All)
Number of individuals who completed this program and attained a recognized Post-Secondary credential:
3
Percentage of ALL Completers Who Attained a Credential:
100%