Accounting Technology provides students knowledge of business fundamentals and an understanding of accounting skills. Students are provided an opportunity to enhance their skills through cooperative education.

Graduates will be prepared to:
• perform accounting duties related to the preparation of financial statements, both manual and computerized
• analyze financial data from an annual report
• prepare income tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships
• assist in management decisions regarding cost-volume-profit analysis, cash flows, etc.

Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History:
College of Mount St. Joseph
Franklin University
Northern Kentucky University
Thomas More College
University of Cincinnati
Wilmington College
Xavier University

Sample Co-op Employers:
Various local CPA firms
Siemens Energy & Automation
Procter & Gamble
Frisch’s Restaurants
Fifth Third Bank

Co-op Salary:
$8.00 - $10.00/hour

Employment Outlook:
Very Good
Graduate Salary Projections:
$22,000 - $30,000 annual

Other Related Programs at Cincinnati State:
Accounting Certificate

• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts accounting will be one of the 10 fastest growing industries during the next ten years, and projects a more than 30 percent increase in job openings by the year 2006.

• Local CPA firms and corporations are hiring graduates with associate degrees and co-op experience in positions that were previously only held by persons with four-year degrees.

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Accounting Technology