Business Management & Administration
Accounting Operations
Be part of the exciting business industry!
The program prepares students for employment as accounting clerks, accounts receivable clerks, accounts payable clerks, payroll clerks, tax preparers, and bookkeepers. The content includes accounting fundamentals, double-entry, accounting principles, accounts receivable/payable, bookkeeping, methods of recording business transactions, preparation of financial statements, payroll records and tax forms, account and transaction analysis, inventory methods, the accounts receivable aging process, depreciation, and the application of accounting principles to various entities.
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform basic office activities and manual and computerized accounting activities using QuickBooks Online, Excel, and various other software packages.
Additional Skills Covered:
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- Accounting for a Merchandising Business
- Accounting for a Service Business
- Accounting for Cash & Payroll
- Accounting for Partnership/Corporation
- Accounting Fundamentals
- Bookkeeping & Ledgers
- Business Communication Skills
- Business Fundamentals, Employability Skills & Portfolio
- Excel for Accounting
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Intuit QuickBooks Software
- Microsoft Office
Admission Requirements:
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- 16 Years of Age or Older
- Attend an ATC Program Information Session
- Basic Skills Testing or Exemption
- Meet with Program Counselor/Advisor
Program Costs:
| Item | In-State Fees | Out-of-State Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,940 | $11,760 |
| Lab Fee | $210 | $210 |
| Basic Skills Test | $15 | $15 |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | $100 | $100 |
| Annual Student Activity Fee | $20 | $20 |
| Tuition & Fees Total | $3,285 | $12,105 |
Industry Certification & State Credential Exams:
Students will be prepared to take an approved state and/or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure exam in their field of study. Exam costs are additional; however, you may qualify for reimbursement of your exam cost(s) upon passing. See your program counselor/advisor for more information.
College Credit Transfer Opportunity and/or Advanced Standing:
Upon completion of the program, you may be eligible to receive FREE associate degree transfer credits from Broward College or another state college. To learn more and determine eligibility, visit browardtechnicalcolleges.com/articulation-agreement/, scroll to the career cluster photos, click Business Management & Administration, or contact your program counselor/advisor. Additional college credit may be awarded with the attainment of industry certifications.
Enroll in our Accounting Operations program today.
To get started, sign up for an ATC Program Information Session.
Program Counselor: [email protected]
Program Information:
Program Length:
1050 hours (approximately 10 months – full-time; 20 months – part-time)
Program Offered:
August, January & June
Delivery Method:
Traditional - 100% classroom-based
Hybrid - Less than 100% of instructional hours via distance education (online)
Distance – 100% of instructional hours via distance education (online).
Days & Times:
Traditional:
Monday – Friday
7:05 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. (full-time)
Monday – Friday
7:05 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. (part-time)
Hybrid:
Distance: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Mandatory On-campus Labs: Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Distance:
Distance: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Mandatory Virtual Weekly Lab: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Syllabus
Daytime/100% Distance
Syllabus
Evening/Distance

Job Outlook:
For information regarding Accounting Operations
salaries/wages, visit floridajobs.org.

