Accounting Operations
About Accounting Operations
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as an Information Technology Assistant, Accounting Clerk, Accounting Associate, and Accounting Assistant. Training includes but is not limited to double entry accounting principles; methods of recording business transactions; preparation and analysis of various documents and financial statements; payroll records and tax forms; accounting control systems; account and transaction analysis; inventory methods; the aging process; depreciation; and the application of accounting principles to various entities. This program is offered in a traditional classroom instruction. This program is offered in both traditional classroom instruction and online learning settings.
The mission of the Accounting Operations program is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills and competencies to successfully gain employment and create advancement opportunities in the accounting and related business fields.
Program Structure
| Postsecondary Program of Study | OCP | Course | Hours |
| Information Technology Assistant | A* | OTA0040 | 150 |
| Accounting Clerk | B | ACO0040 | 300 |
| Accounting Assistant | C | ACO0044 | 300 |
| Accounting Associate | D | ACO0043 | 300 |
Dual Enrollment is available for high school students. View the Dual Enrollment at OTC video playlist.
Additional Program Details
Program Structure Details
Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Accounting Operations program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four occupational completion points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 10 language, math, and reading.
* OCP A contains the core courses for this program. If the student has credit for this course in high school, the student may start with OCP B, Accounting Clerk.
Industry Certification/Licensure
Near the completion of the program, students take the following certification:
- QuickBooks Online
Articulation
Upon successful completion of the Accounting Operations program, students enrolling in A.S. degree programs are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:
Valencia College:
- Accounting Technology A.S. degree – Up to 9 credits
- Administrative Office Management A.S. degree – Up to 6 credits
Program Cost
*Subject to change
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