Accounting & Technology Program(s)


Instructor: Sonia St. Pierre

Students in the Accounting & Technology Program(s) develop basic and intermediate skills in the field of accounting, computerized accounting, Microsoft Excel, and financial literacy.

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Provides students the opportunity to . . .
  • learn the “language of business”
  • become familiar with the accounting cycle
  • develop strong technical and analytical skills, and unlock critical thinking skills
  • prepare for a successful career in any number of industries
  • earn college credits
  • experience with real world applications
  • explore the basics of owning your own business
  • earn a Microsoft Specialist Certification in Excel
  • use Quickbooks Pro and Peachtree accounting software
  • prepare a portfolio
  • discover career opportunities through job shadowing and internships

Career Opportunities . . .

Public Accounting
Private Accounting
Corporate Accounting
Not-for-Profit and Governmental Accounting
Tax and Financial Planning
Managerial Accounting
Financial Accounting
Environmental Accounting
Auditing and Assurance
International Accounting
Business Consulting Services
Information Technology (IT) Services
Controllers
Marketing & Distribution
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Cost Accounting
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Course Topics . . .

• The Accounting Equation
• The Accounting Cycle
• Analyze and record financial transactions
• Prepare and interpret financial statements
• Cash control and banking activities
• Payroll Accounting
• Special Journals
• Accounting for merchandising businesses
• Depreciation, inventories, cash flows
• Departmentalized and Branch Accounting
• Receivables and Payables
• Partnership Accounting
• Plant and Intangible assets
• Cash flows

 

Students enrolling in the Accounting
& Technology Programs should . . .

• have basic math skills (Business Math and Math Connections)
• have a strong interest in learning about business and accounting
• have basic computer literacy skills
• have the drive and determination to learn “life-long” business skills
• demonstrate good attendance
• demonstrate national standards established in the field of accounting
• Read at a lexile level of 1200 or greater

Partnership Programs . . .

College credits for successful completion of the Accounting & Technology I and II Programs:

Central Maine Community College

Auburn, Maine

Dual enrollment (ACC-210-Principles of Accounting I) - Earn 3 college credits transferable to many colleges (receive an official college transcript)

McIntosh College

Dover, New Hampshire

Articulation Agreement - Earn 3 college credits if you enroll at McIntosh College

Graduation Credits . . .

High school credits awarded for successful completion of the program(s).

Accounting & Technology Program I

One-Year Certificate

(Full-Year Program-Double Periods-2 Credits)

Accounting I & Accounting II

Two-Year Certificate

Full-Year Program-Double Periods-2 Credits)


Accounting III & Accounting IV
(1 period – full year)
Advanced Microsoft Excel/Career Planning
(1 period – full year)

 
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