Accounting Assistant Diploma

The Accounting Assistant Diploma at Southeastern Community College prepares students for entry-level accounting positions. Students study payroll accounting, financial statements, and income tax accounting, with work that includes preparing and interpreting financial statements, and applying analytical and problem-solving skills for financial decisions. Key classes include Payroll Accounting, Financial/Principles of Accounting, and Income Tax Accounting.

The diploma is completed through first and second semester courses. The curriculum includes classes such as Introduction to Computers, Composition I, Principles of Accounting I, Financial Accounting, Income Tax Accounting, Comprehensive Spreadsheets, Business Ethics, and Business Law I. This program is offered in West Burlington, Keokuk, and online. Keokuk students must enroll in courses at the West Burlington campus, online, or both. The Accounting Assistant diploma is awarded after successful completion of the first and second semester courses.

Modules

• ACC-161 - Payroll Accounting
• CSC-110 - Introduction to Computers
• ENG-105 - Composition I
• SDV-133 - CTE Job Shadowing
• ACC-131 - Principles of Accounting I
• ACC-142 - Financial Accounting
• BUS-102 - Introduction to Business
• MAT-140 - Finite Math
• ACC-261 - Income Tax Accounting
• BCA-152 - Comprehensive Spreadsheets
• BUS-180 - Business Ethics
• BUS-185 - Business Law I

• Payroll Administrator
• Staff Accountant
• Tax Preparer