Accounting
Program Number: 10-101-1
School Year: 2010-2011
Associate Degree
Campus: Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online
FLEx Degree
Program Description
The Accounting program provides the foundation for individuals to prepare financial statements and record business transactions for all types of business and industry. Coursework trains students in all facets of accounting including financial, cost, payroll, taxes, auditing and computerized systems. Students develop a strong knowledge base of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting procedures and software applications for accounting processes. Using computers, students gain hands-on experience to process financial data into information for reporting, planning, controlling and decision making purposes. Teamwork, communication skills, computer technology, ethical behavior and compliance with GAAP are also emphasized. Graduates find employment in a wide variety of accounting occupations in both the private and public sectors and/or use their training to pursue additional educational goals.
Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$17,000 $61,000
Approximate Costs
- $106 per credit (resident)
- $159 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Career Opportunities
- Accountant
- Accounting Technician
- Payroll Accountant
- Cost Accountant
- Staff Accountant
Program Outcomes
- Maintain computerized accounting program.
- Prepare payroll and payroll tax reports.
- Prepare financial information according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Complete process of identifying, gathering, measuring, summarizing and analyzing financial data.
- Prepare personal and sole proprietorship income tax returns and business tax reports.
Entrance Scores
| Assessment Area | ACT | Accuplacer |
|---|---|---|
| Math/Arithmetic | 16 | 64 |
| Reading/Reading Comprehension | 16 | 67 |
| English/Sentence Skills | 16 | 76 |
Admission Process
- Submit the college admission application.
- Submit the $30 one-time fee.
- Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
- Take the college assessment test (Accuplacer, ACT or other). The Accuplacer assessment can be taken at MPTC.
- Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
- Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.
Courses
| Number | Title | Crds |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||
| 101-112 | Accounting 1 | 4 |
| 101-141 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| 103-180 | Microsoft Excel | 2 |
| 105-120 | Business Organization | 3 |
| 801-195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| 101-114 | Accounting 2 | 4 |
| 101-154 | Microcomputer Accounting Applications | 3 |
| 103-190 | Advanced Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| 105-160 | Business Law | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| 101-115 | Accounting 3 | 4 |
| 101-123 | Income Tax Accounting | 3 |
| 101-125 | Cost Management 1 | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| 101-126 | Cost Management 2 (or) | 3 |
| 101-134 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| 101-145 | Integrated Software Applications | 3 |
| 809-166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 |
| 809-196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Required Elective Credits | 3 | |
Exit Assessment
A Pre- and Post-Test are the exit assessment graduation requirements for the program.
Institutional Requirements
- 890-125 Student Success
- 103-159 Computer Literacy/Advanced Standing
- 890-130 Career Development
Academic Planner
Transfer Opportunities
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.

