Accounting
Have you ever dreamed of being a part of crucial business decisions? Whether dealing with one owner, a partnership, or a major corporation, MGTC’s Accounting graduates are an important member of these and many other business types. Our graduates handle company payroll, billing, payments, and the important job of recording the business transactions and creating the financial statements that help business owners make their decisions. MGTC students learn the rules involved in keeping correct records. Important computer classes are taught that show students how to use computer technology to solve problems. There are several courses for students to choose from to fine tune their accounting knowledge: personal finance, taxes, business law, auditing, and additional computer classes.
Job Outlook:
Graduates of the Accounting Program are qualified for positions in C.P.A firms, financial institutions, and many other public and private institutions, including entrepreneurial opportunities. Entry level salaries in the Middle Georgia area range from $20,000 - $28,000.
Associate Degrees
- Accounting Degree
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The Accounting Associate Degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of careers in accounting in today€™s technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours General Education Core (Required minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours) Area I - Language Arts/Communication ENG 1101 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences XXX xxx Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics - Select 1 MATH 1100 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning 3 MATH 1101 Mathematical Modeling 3 MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts XXX xxx Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Program-Specific Requirements XXX xxx General Core Elective 3 Occupational Courses ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I 4 BUSN 1440 Document Production 4 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 ACCT 1105 Financial Accounting II 4 Accounting Elective 3 hrs 3 ACCT 1110 Managerial Accounting 3 ACCT 1115 Computerized Accounting 3 ACCT 1120 Spreadsheet Applications 4 Specific Occupational-Guided Elective 3 hrs 3 ACCT 1125 Individual Tax Accounting 3 Elective 3 hrs 3 Specific Occupational-Guided Elective 3 hrs 3 ACCT 1130 Payroll Accounting 3 Accounting Electives 6 hrs. 6 Total Hours for Graduation 64
Diploma Programs
- Accounting Diploma
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The Accounting Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in accounting in today€™s technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive an Accounting Diploma.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Basic Skills Courses ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 Select one of the following Social/Behavioral Science courses - 2 credits EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2 PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology 3 Select one of the following Math Courses - 3 credits MATH 1011 Business Math 3 MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics 3 Occupational Courses ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I 4 BUSN 1440 Document Production 4 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 ACCT 1105 Financial Accounting II 4 Accounting Elective 3 ACCT 1115 Computerized Accounting 3 ACCT 1120 Spreadsheet Applications 4 Specific Occupational-Guided Elective 3 ACCT 1125 Individual Tax Accounting 3 ACCT 1130 Payroll Accounting 3 Credits Required for Graduation 42
Technical Certificates of Credit
- Auditing and Assurances Specialist
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The Auditing and Assurances Specialist technical certificate of credit program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as accounting auditing assistants. Graduates are to be competent in the technical areas of auditing and business law, and ethics, taxation, personal services and merchandising business accounting; account classification and subsidiary record accounting; corporate accounting; cost accounting; and budgeting.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours ACCT 1125 Individual Tax Accounting 3 ACCT 1130 Payroll Accounting 3 ACCT 2150 Principles of Auditing 3 ACCT 1110 Managerial Accounting 3 ACCT 2120 Business Tax Accounting 3 ACCT 2140 Legal Environment of Business 3 Credits Required for Graduation 18
- Computerized Accounting Specialist
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The Computerized Accounting Specialist technical certificate of credit provides students with basic skills in computerized accounting. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, spreadsheet fundamentals and basic computers.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I 4 ACCT 1120 Spreadsheet Applications 4 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 ACCT 1105 Financial Accounting II 4 ACCT 1115 Computerized Accounting 3 Elective -- 3 hrs 3 Credits Required for Graduation 21
- Office Accounting Specialist
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The Office Accounting Specialist technical certificate of credit provides entry-level office accounting skills. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting and basic computer skills.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I 4 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 ACCT 1105 Financial Accounting II 4 ACCT 1115 Computerized Accounting 3 Credits Required for Graduation 14
- Payroll Accounting Specialist
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The Payroll Accounting Specialist technical certificate of credit provides entry-level skills into payroll accounting. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, principles of payroll accounting, mathematics, and basic computer use.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I 4 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 ACCT 1105 Financial Accounting II 4 ACCT 1115 Computerized Accounting 3 ACCT 1130 Payroll Accounting 3 Credits Required for Graduation 17
- Tax Preparation Specialist
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The Tax Preparation Specialist technical certificate of credit is designed to provide entry-level skills for tax preparers. Topics include: principles of accounting, tax accounting, business calculators, mathematics, and basic computer skills.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 ACCT 1000 Financial Accounting 4 ACCT 1125 Individual Income Tax 3 Select One Accounting Elective -- 3 hrs 3 ACCT 2120 Business Tax 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 16
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Gainful Employment
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Degree Types
At MGTC we offer three different levels of credit programs:
- Associate Degree
- Middle Georgia Technical College offers associate level degrees. They usually take 2 years to complete. AAS programs include general education (core) courses that may transfer to University System of Georgia institutions and other 4-year colleges in our state.
- Diploma
- Middle Georgia Technical College's Diploma Level programs usually take between 1 and 1.5 years to complete and include basic courses, as well as specific technical or occupational courses to prepare students for the workforce.
- Certificate
- Technical Certificates of Credit (TCCs) usually take about 1-2 semesters to complete and generally focus on very specialized knowledge. These programs teach students specific skills that they can apply in the workforce.