Accounting Paraprofessional Program

The Accounting Paraprofessional program prepares the student for a career in the field of accounting. It is a pre CPA track that will be articulated with designated 4-year institutions to facilitate the student obtaining a Bachelor's degree. Upon graduation, the student will be able to distinguish, analyze, summarize, communicate and record business transactions.

Students in the program complete general education core requirements and accounting specialty courses. Professional and ethical behavioral case studies for business, and oral and written communication are integrated throughout the program. The program offers technical courses in computerized accounting allowing students to seek advanced level placement as paraprofessionals in accounting firms or other businesses in the community.

Math skills are extremely important for this program. Students need to have completed high school Algebra II or higher with a grade of "C or better" or MATH094 and MATH115 at DMACC to be prepared for the math requirements in this program.

A program chairperson, a program counselor and experienced faculty are available to assist students with educational and career planning and the articulation with the 4-year institution.

Interested?
Contact
Patricia Holmes, 515-964-6349, email
Cynthia McCall, 515-248-724, email
Tim Prindle, 515-433-5081, email