Diploma Programs

Computerized Accounting Specialist

Program Objectives

This Accounting diploma program is designed to prepare the student for an entry level job in the general accounting office. This consists of understanding the computerized accounting process, the accounting cycle as it pertains to sole proprietorships and corporations, and an introduction to personal income taxation.

Other duties can include:

  • Performs full charge bookkeeping and preparing financial statements using computerized spreadsheets and accounting software packages.
  • Works with tax accounting software to prepare various tax returns to comply with regulatory requirements
  • Handle payroll, make purchases, prepare invoices, and keep track of overdue accounts
  • Performs a variety of accounting, math, and clerical functions
  • Reconciles computer reports with operating reports
Desired Personal Attributes:
  • A strong aptitude for numbers – basic business math computations and their applications
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Understanding of advanced computer software
  • Understanding of full charge bookkeeping, the accounting cycle, and individual income tax preparation
Career Opportunities:

The large size of this occupation ensures plentiful job openings. Demand for full-charge accounting specialists is expected to increase as they are called upon to do much of the work of the accountants. Those with generalized accounting experience will have the best prospects, as well as advancement opportunities.

Estimated Time of Completion Semesters Months
Full-time attendance 2 7
Half-time attendance 4 14
(Semester sequencing of courses may vary)

1st Semester

Course Course Title Credit Hours Clock Hours
T101
Typewriting (Beginning & Intermediate Keyboarding
 2.5 60
CO113
Computer Literacy for Business
2.5 60
A201
Basic Accounting
3.0 60
BM208
Business Mathematics
3.0 60
OP209
Office Procedures
3.0 60
E305
Business & Writing
3.0 60

2nd Semester

Course Course Title Credit Hours Clock Hours
WP111
WordPerfect
 2.0 60
MSO301
Microsoft Office
2.5 60
A205
Computerized Accounting
2.0 60
A301
Advanced Accounting
3.0 60
OP100
Proficiency in the Workplace
3.0 60
MSO401
Microsoft Office Certification Preparation
 3.0 60
PROGRAM TOTALS 31.5 720