Overview
Do you enjoy using logic, mathematics, and analytical skills to solve problems? A career in Accounting could be the right move for you!

As organizations continue to computerize their financial records, many accounting administration professionals are using specialized computer accounting software. This has enabled role expansion in areas such as:

• Payroll
• Human Resources
• Receivables
• Inventory Control
• Purchasing
• Billing

This program provides students with the essential theory and hands-on knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the field of accounting.

What You Can Learn
Students learn accounting procedures in both manual and computerized settings. They operate in the Windows environment and process information using:

• Accounting Software Applications including Spreadsheets
• Word Processing Software Applications

The program focuses on:

• Transaction Analysis
• Journals and Ledgers
• Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Payroll Processing and Bank Reconciliation
• Quickbooks Accounting Program and Excel Spreadsheet for Accounting
• Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis

Associate Degree graduates may sit for the Advanced Bookkeeper exam.

Where You Can Go
Regardless of the size of organization or type of industry, there is a need for an accounting administration function. ECPI graduates are equipped to fill a variety of entry-level positions. As they continue to progress and advance within the organization, they take on additional responsibilities in more advanced positions.