Accounting

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  • Delivery: Daytime and Online Classes
  • Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
  • Location: Rosemount Campus
  • Also offered fully online!

Outcomes

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Major Description

Accounting students are trained to analyze, interpret and record financial information. Working with word processing, spreadsheet and accounting software, they learn how to prepare financial statements, tax returns and government forms. They also learn federal and state tax and payroll laws.

Work Environment

Accountants work in typical office settings with a fair number working out of their homes. Some travel during the course of their workdays, visiting branch locations, government offices and client businesses.

Potential Job Titles

  • Account Administrator
  • Budget Accountant
  • Business Analyst
  • Financial Adviser
  • Payroll Accountant
  • Tax Accountant

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $30.79/hour
  • Top Earners: $44.08/hour

Academic Advisor

Dean

  • Gayle Larson
    Dean of Business, Technology and General Education

Articulation Agreements

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Earn Your 4-Year Degree at DCTC.
Students can complete their associate degree at DCTC and then go on to complete their SMSU bachelor's degree from the DCTC campus.

 

Instructors

Leo Chambers 651-423-8390 leo.chambers@dctc.edu BIO
Doris Loes 651-423-8497 doris.loes@dctc.edu BIO
Lyle Stelter   lyle.stelter@dctc.edu BIO
Marie Saunders 651-423-8390 marie.saunders@dctc.edu BIO
Patti Weigand 651-423-8391 patti.weigand@dctc.edu BIO

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