Cert in Accounting and Related Services

Newcomers to finance can use this Accounting Assistant technical diploma to qualify for entry-level accounting positions in about one year. Classroom teaching is combined with practical training, led by teachers with experience in industry. Students study core accounting ideas and procedures and become comfortable using accounting software. Graduates are ready to record financial transactions, run payroll, carry out analysis and reporting duties, and examine basic financial and business data. Highlighted courses include applied accounting, payroll, and the management and reporting of data. The credits transfer toward the Accounting associate degree, and this pathway also offers credentials for bookkeepers and tax preparer assistants. Students can enroll online or on any of three campuses, Beaver Dam, West Bend and Fond du Lac, with financial aid for eligible learners. The diploma works as a starting point for people who want to test the field before committing to a longer degree.