Degree Options:
Associate Degree, Certificate, Diploma
Campus Location:
Athens
Division
Business, Industry, and Technology

Program Overview

Careers in accounting are plentiful, present in all industries and all geographic locations, and offer competitive pay, many with full-time benefits. Opportunties for advancement are robust, especially for those looking to pursue further educational credentials.

Some courses focus on the theory and principles of accounting, while others offer simulations of professional work environments. Accounting, bookkeeping, and auditing clerks work in nearly all industries and at all levels of government. State and local government, educational services, healthcare, and the accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services industries are among the individual industries employing the largest numbers of these clerks. Starting salaries for fulltime positions are usually in the mid-30’s to low 40’s.

Featured Courses

ACCT 1115 Computerized Accounting

ACCT 1120 Spreadsheet Applications

ACCT 2145 Personal Finance

Additional Details
Online Class Options:
Partially Online
Additional Information:

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Program Contact

Rob Jones, CPA

Program Chair

rjones@athenstech.edu
706-355-5001

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Accounting