Just the Facts
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Accounting
- 60 Credit Associate Degree
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Program Length
- Two Years
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Delivery Method
- MyChoice
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Career Cluster
- Accounting
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Program Location
- Eau Claire
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Start Months
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August, January
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Financial Aid Eligible
Estimated Program Cost
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- Term 1
- $ 2,690
- Term 2
- $ 2,690
- Term 3
- $ 2,506
- Term 4
- $ 2,867
- Books
- $ 1,197
- Estimated Total
- $11,950
Accounting Overview
If you enjoy working with numbers, have strong math skills, and have an interest in a business career, pursuing an accounting degree is the right choice. CVTC offers a two-year Accounting associate degree. The accounting classes will teach you how to:
- Set up and maintain accounting records and systems
- Analyze financial records
- Prepare individual and small business tax returns
- Prepare monthly and year-end financial reports
- Calculate, record, and make required payroll deposits and filings
CVTC's faculty works with industry professionals to determine the skills they are looking for in accountants. Most companies and businesses want accountants to have excellent problem solving and communication skills. CVTC's Accounting program helps develop these skills.
Part of a career pathway, you will already have credits toward the Accounting program if you completed the Accounting Assistant technical diploma or Bookkeeper certificate at CVTC. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.
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Explore This Program
Career Opportunities
- Tax Professional
- Accountant/Controller
- Accounts Receivable Supervisor
- Bookkeeper and Inventory Manager
- Accounting Manager
- Accounting Specialist
Graduate Employers
- Impact Management Group, LLC
- Barron County - Department of Administration - Finance
- CMB USA - Wissota Tool
- University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
- Advanced Laser
- HR Block
Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
$53K yearly salary
Our recent Accounting graduates reported an average starting salary of $52,998.
100% employed
100% of our recent Accounting graduates got a job in the industry.
346 regional jobs
There are 346 job openings in the CVTC district for the Accounting industry.
Transfer Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Accounting program.
Sample Courses
Accounting Spreadsheets
Students will utilize a variety of financial analysis, and database functions, as they create, format, and modify worksheets using Microsoft Office.
Intro to QuickBooks
Build an entire service company in QuickBooks from start to finish. Create invoices, pay bills, and manage inventory. You will reconcile bank accounts and generate numerous reports and financial statements. Finally, you will import and export data and explore add-on apps for QuickBooks.
Cost Accounting
Topics include budgeting, standard cost variances, direct costing, and break-even analysis.
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Career Pathways
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Student Testimonial
My experience in the CVTC Accounting program has been awesome. I absolutely loved every one of my teachers. They made sure you retained the information and werenât just preparing to take a test.
Dakota
Accounting Student
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Program Accreditation
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. The association embraces the virtues of teaching excellence and emphasizes to students that it is essential to learn. Visit accreditation website.
Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle
- Evaluate financial information to support decision making
- Process payroll
- Perform cost accounting tasks
- Perform income tax accounting tasks
- Apply internal controls to minimize risk
Program Success Data
Program Success Data
Accounting 10-101-1
2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | |
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Fall-to-Spring Retention | 76% | 63% | 83% | 77% | 81% |
Year-to-Year Retention | 58% | 49% | 63% | 66% | N/A |
2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Graduation within 4-Years | 28% | 28% | 26% | 35% | 22% |
2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Graduate Count | 29 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Employed in a Related Field | 70% | 78% | 100% | 100% |
2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Met Criteria | 96.6% | 98.0% | 97.9% |
Not Met Criteria | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.1% |
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Admission Requirements
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Advanced Placement
This program has an advanced placement option. Eligibility for advanced placement requires students to meet additional requirements.
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