Accounting Technology (CTS)

The Certificate of Technical Studies in Accounting provides the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level accounting and bookkeeping, with a focus on the employment needs of local/state governments and the area parishes’ business community. It also provides the necessary credit hours to meet state civil service accounting requirements for advancement in several entry-level accounting positions. This program of study is not designed for college transfer.

To receive this certificate, the student must:

• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credit hours to be used towards the certificate.
• Earn a “C” or better in all courses.
• Complete the coursework listed below.

Program Outcomes. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Explain basic accounting concepts, such as the accounting equation, and accounting terms, e.g. debits and credits, used in business and government employment positions.
2. Perform basic accounting skills, such as journalizing and posting of transactions and the preparation and analysis of financial statements.
3. Demonstrate the accounting functions with computerized accounting software.
4. Explain auditing and accounting information systems and relate to other accounting functions.
5. Train for accounting careers in bookkeeping and other accounting entry-level employment positions in business and government.