
Accounting Assistant
Business

Accounting Assistant
Program LevelCertificate
Accounting Assistant Objectives:
At Summit, our goal is to offer students the individual attention and knowledge that will help our students succeed in a business office accounting environment. We accomplish this by providing a quality training program that utilizes applied modern accounting theory and practices that are required in today’s business offices. Partnered with a team of knowledgeable instructors, you will receive constant support as you achieve your goal to become an Accounting Assistant.
What Will I Learn?
Our Accounting Assistant program introduces you to a range of subjects that will help you hone your accounting skills:
- Bookkeeping
- Transaction Analysis
- Source Document Recognition
- Quick Books Training
- Computer Operations
- Payroll Procedures
- Computerized Payroll Accounting
- Computational Skills
- Mathematical Theory
- Business Law and Ethics
- Personal Finance
- Career Development
These are just a few of the many course topics you will learn. You will also learn how to apply critical thinking skills to problem solve in a busy office setting.
Where Can I Work?
As an accounting assistant, career opportunities are endless. You will have the ability to work at any of the following offices:
- Tax Offices
- Accounting Firms
- Small and Large Organizations
- Auditing Firms
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
*Not all programs available at all campuses. Not all programs are offered every term. Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.