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Explore Academic Programs - Accounting


This program prepares students with workforce skills to perform the accounting and other necessary office management functions for small and mid-sized companies or fill bookkeeping and accounting clerical positions as members of larger office staffs. Coursework for the degree includes full charge bookkeeping, computerized accounting using QuickBooks, payroll accounting, and Federal Tax reporting. 

The Business Management Accounting Technician certificate programs offer students the workforce skills to perform the accounting and other necessary office management functions for small and mid-sized companies or fill bookkeeping and accounting clerical positions as members of larger office staffs. Both certificates are “stackable” into the AAS.

Know Your Path? CTC Pathway

Accounting Technician Pathway
[Pathways are structured academic plans designed to guide students through their education. They outline the courses, support services, and skills needed to achieve specific career goals or complete a particular program of study. Pathways help students stay on track, ensuring they take the right courses in the right order and receive the support they need to succeed.]

Degrees and Certificates

Degrees & Certificates Delivery Mode
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Accounting Technician (AAS)
60 credit hours; two years full time		  Central Campus Day
 Online
Business Management Accounting Specialist (CC)
18 credit hours		  Central Campus Day
 Online
Business Management Accounting Technician (CC)
30 credit hours		  Central Campus Day
 Online
Course Descriptions
ACCT ACNT

Transfer Agreements

Central Texas College offers 2 Plus 2 transfer agreements with four-year schools. This allows students to start at CTC and smoothly transfer to a bachelor’s program, with all courses counting toward their degree.

Transferring from Central Texas College to a four-year college or university is a popular path to a bachelor's degree.

Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates

Bookkeeping, accounting or auditing clerk

Potential Earnings: $20.30 hourly, $42,224 annually

Projected Growth Rate Over 4 Years: Increase 8.58%

Billing, cost or rate clerk

Potential Earnings: $20.97 hourly, $42,224 annually

Projected Growth Rate Over 4 years: Increase 5.72%

Tax preparer

Potential Earnings:  $22.23 hourly, $43,618 annually

Projected Growth Rate Over 4 Years: 7.87%

Accountant*

Potential Earnings:  $32.95 hourly, $68,536 annually

Projected Growth Rate Over 4 Years: 8.58%

*Requires additional study

 

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