Office Tech - Accounting Emphasis

Program Availability: Chamblee, GA only.

The Associate Degree in Office Technology, with an emphasis in Accounting is designed to prepare the student for a career setting in which a degree, expanded skill sets, and enhanced communication skills are critical components. This program may also serve as a stepping stone to a higher level of education.

This program is designed to develop essential accounting and office automation and application skills. The focus is on learning the basic Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Fundamental procedures in understanding Spreadsheets, Credits and Debits, setting up Accounts, Ledgers, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Reports are at the core of the course. Opportunity is provided to learn the two most widely used automated accounting applications, Peachtree Accounting, and QuickBooks Pro for example. This program also includes Microsoft Certification in any of the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) components taken to satisfy graduation requirements.

As with all programs at ICT/ILS, this program includes an externship. An Externship is a program component that assigns a student to a partnering company for 135 hours, giving the student the opportunity to put his/her new skills to use and gain real-life experience. ICT/ILS is one of the few schools that offer this as part of a student’s training in every program of study.

This is an excellent program in preparation for a career in the wide open accounting field. There will always be a demand for people with accounting skills and the ability to apply them. Our hands-on approach to training assures you will be well-equipped to enter this field.

The Associate Degree programs are offered only at the Chamblee Campus. However, credits earned at any ICT/ILS branch may be transferred to the Chamblee Campus in pursuit of an Associate Degree.