Certificate Accounting Clerk

(48-49 Credits)

This program will prepare students for entry-level positions with skills from data entry, use of basic accounting systems, business terminology, payroll processing, technology and spreadsheets.

The exciting potential of this program is that students can begin with an Accounting Clerk program that transfers into the two-year Business Management: Accounting AAS degree. There are transfer opportunities to four-year universities such as Eastern Oregon and Oregon Institute of Technology. Students wanting to pursue both two-year and four-year degrees should speak with a faculty adviser.

Business Management: Accounting Curriculum

(91-93 Credits)

A two year accounting degree is a great place to get started in the job market and gain some work experience especially if you don't have the time or the money to get a four year business degree. Graduates of MHCC's Business Management: Accounting AAS Degree Program are well prepared for accounting placement exams. Graduates compete for positions as:

• Accounting manager
• Full-charge bookkeeper
• Staff accountant
• Accounts payable manager

Certificate Accounting Assistant Career Pathways

(23 Credits)

Students can begin with this Accounting Assistant Career Pathways Certificate that fully transfers into the Accounting Clerk one-year certificate. Students also apply these courses to the two-year Business Management: Accounting Associate of Applied Science degree. There are transfer opportunities to universities such as Eastern Oregon and Oregon Institute of Technology. Students wanting to pursue both the AAS and a university transfer degree should speak with a business faculty adviser.