The Accounting Paraprofessional program prepares you for an accounting career. You will be on a pre-CPA/CMA track that is articulated with selected four-year institutions to facilitate the completion of a Bachelor’s degree. You will be able to identify, analyze, summarize, communicate, record and interpret business transactions and financial statements. You will become proficient in commercial and customized accounting software and spreadsheets. The program is 65 credits and you can complete it in four regular semesters.
You will study professional and ethics case studies for business and obtain oral and written communication skills that are necessary for success in business. Courses in accounting, taxes and payroll with commercial software allow you to seek advanced placement in accounting or information systems departments.
Employment opportunities are found in the profit and nonprofit, private and governmental sectors.
For more information about the Accounting Paraprofessional program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/accounting/acctpara.
Locations: Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Urban
Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.
Program Entry Requirements
- Complete an application for admission.
- Satisfy the assessment requirement.
- Attend any required information/registration session.
- High school algebra II or higher with a grade of “C” or better or MAT 073 and/or MAT 141 at DMACC.
- ADM 105 - Intro to Keyboarding at DMACC or equivalent is strongly recommended.
Students start Fall semester at Boone and Urban campuses.
Students start Spring semester at Ankeny and Carroll campuses. Course sequence may vary; see a counselor/ advisor for details.
Graduation Requirements
To earn an Accounting Paraprofessional AS degree, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. A grade of “C” or better is required in all ACC coursework.