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COMPUTER SPECIALIST: ACCOUNTING

COMPUTER SPECIALIST: ACCOUNTING

The business world is filled with opportunities, and every organization depends on qualified and skilled office accountants to thrive.

If you have a sharp eye for detail and a passion for working with numbers, pursuing a career in Accounting could be an excellent choice for you! This dynamic field offers a pathway to success and stability, allowing you to make a significant impact in any business environment.

With training from Central Coast College, you can get the training you need for a successful accounting career in as few as 48 weeks!

At Central Coast College, our Computer Specialist: Accounting program is tailored to equip students for success in a variety of industries, including agriculture, tourism, non-profit, and governmental organizations, whether in large corporations or small businesses.

This comprehensive 48-week program offers intensive training focused on the practical application of accounting principles, workplace computer skills, office procedures, and equipment management. Students will develop essential keyboarding and ten-key skills, along with critical written and oral communication abilities. Additionally, participants gain valuable real-world experience through an externship, further enhancing their readiness for the workforce.

In the Computer Specialist: Accounting program, you’ll learn:

  • Accounting Principles (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll)
  • Manual and Computerized Accounting Environments
  • Accounting Theories with Hands-on Practice
  • Workplace Computer Skills in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel
  • Computerized Spreadsheets
  • Word Processing
  • Payroll
  • Written and Oral Communication Skills

Computer Specialist: Accounting Program Overview

  • Total Weeks in program: 48 Weeks
  • Quarter Credits: 44.61
  • Total Clock Hours: 680
  • Clinical Externship Hours: 110
  • Teacher/Student ratio
    • Class Lecture: 1/35
    • Class Lab: 1/25

Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are prepared for careers in positions that may include:

  • Accounting Clerk
  • Auditing Clerk
  • Bookkeeping Clerk
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable
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FAQs about Central Coast College’s Computer Specialist: Accounting Program

What Does a Computer Specialist in Accounting Do?

A computer specialist in accounting uses software to manage financial data, create reports, and streamline accounting processes. They maintain accounting systems, ensure data accuracy, and support budgeting, auditing, and payroll tasks. Their work helps organizations make informed financial decisions efficiently and securely.

How Long is Central Coast College’s Computer Specialist: Accounting Program?

Central Coast College’s Computer Specialist: Accounting program can be completed in as few as 48 weeks.

Is Central Coast College’s Computer Specialist: Accounting Program Online or In-Person?

Central Coast College’s Computer Specialist: Accounting program is offered in a hybrid-online format. Students learn classroom theory online, while completing hands-on training in on-campus labs. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.

What Types of Jobs Can I Find After Completing Central Coast College’s Computer Specialist: Accounting program?

Many of Central Coast College’s Computer Specialist: Accounting graduates go to work in a variety of industries, including agriculture, tourism, non-profit, and governmental organizations, whether in large corporations or small businesses. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.

How Does Central Coast College’s Computer Specialist: Accounting Program Prepare Me For A Job?

In Central Coast College’s Computer Specialist: Accounting program, you’ll gain real-world skills to work in the accounting field, including essential keyboarding skills, office procedures, accounting principles, and equipment management. Students gain workplace computer skills to gain proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your accounting career. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.

What Will I Get When I Complete Central Coast College’s Computer Specialist: Accounting Program?

Graduates of Central Coast College’s Computer Specialist: Accounting program receive a Certificate of Completion

What Do I Need to Enroll in the Computer Specialist: Accounting Program at Central Coast College?

To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem – Central Coast College offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, visit our campus, or call 831-424-6767 to get in contact with our admissions team.