Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, Minnesota

Associate Accounting

NTC’s Associate Accounting program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to examine, analyze, interpret and correct accounting data for the purpose of financial statements, budgets, forecast accounting reports, payroll reports and state and federal income tax returns. Your coursework includes learning computerized accounting concepts and gaining expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Classroom and hands-on training will cover topics including:

• Principles of accounting
• Business law
• Income tax
• Cost accounting
• Ethics

Employment

Upon completion of this program, you are prepared to serve as a staff accountant or staff auditors with advancement opportunities as a section supervisor or manager. Accountants working for private industry will likely begin as trainees and, with proficient managerial skills, may advance to management positions such as office manager or assistant controller.

Find specific information about accounting careers.

Next Steps

Credits earned in the Northwest Technical College Associate Accounting Program can transfer to Business Administration programs at Bemidji State University and Mayville State University.

• Transfer and Articulation Information