Available as: Associate Degree or Diploma (Varies by Campus)
Available at: Richmond (South Side), Richmond/Innsbrook (West End)
Overview Do you enjoy using logic, mathematics, and analytical skills to solve problems? A career in Accounting could be the right move for you!
As organizations continue to computerize their financial records, many accounting administration professionals are using specialized computer accounting software. This has enabled role expansion in areas such as:
Payroll
Human Resources
Receivables
Inventory Control
Purchasing
Billing
This program provides students with the essential theory and hands-on knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the field of accounting.
What You Can Learn
Students learn accounting procedures in both manual and computerized settings. They operate in the Windows environment and process information using:
Accounting Software Applications including Spreadsheets
Word Processing Software Applications
The program focuses on:
Transaction Analysis
Journals and Ledgers
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Payroll Processing and Bank Reconciliation
Quickbooks Accounting Program and Excel Spreadsheet for Accounting
Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis
Associate Degree graduates may sit for the Advanced Bookkeeper exam.
Where You Can Go
Regardless of the size of organization or type of industry, there is a need for an accounting administration function. ECPI graduates are equipped to fill a variety of entry-level positions. As they continue to progress and advance within the organization, they take on additional responsibilities in more advanced positions.
