2020-2021 College Catalog

Computerized Accounting Specialist TCC

Computer Accounting Specialist TCC (Major Code: CAY1)

Program Description

The Computerized Accounting Specialist technical certificate provides students with skills needed to perform a variety of accounting applications using accounting software and practical accounting procedures. Topics include-- principles of accounting, computerized accounting, spreadsheet fundamentals and basic computers.

Career Information

Occupation

Bill and Account Collectors

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by -0.3% nationally and 5.2% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $32,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.

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Admissions Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

Program Contact Information

Erskine Hawkins, Jr.

Chair, Accounting and Business Administrative Technology

404-225-4553

ehawkins@atlantatech.edu

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Terms
Program Credit Hours: 21
Estimated Program Cost: $3,456

Course Outline

Occupational Courses (21 Credits)

ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4

ACCT 1120Spreadsheet Applications

4

COMP 1000Intro to Computers

3

ACCT 1105Financial Accounting II

4

ACCT 1115Computerized Accounting

3

XXXX xxxxGuided Elective (min of 3 credits)

3

Total Credit Hours:21

Total Credit Hours: 21

 

Program Outcomes

1. Graduates will be able to classify and process account information
2. Graduates will be able to utilize technology to accurately document accounting transactions
3. Graduates will be able to analyze and classify accounting information for posting in accounting software