Accounting Technologies

Welcome to the Accounting Technologies Associate Degree Program of Central Ohio Technical College.

An accounting education provides students with extensive opportunities for employment.  Accountants work in all types of organizations.  They work for business corporations, federal, state and local governments and charitable organizations.  They work in a diversity of fields such as taxation, financial reporting, auditing, payroll accounting and managerial accounting.  All of the areas of accounting require the use of critical thinking skills, math skills and analytical skills.  Accountants engage in technical research and communicate their findings to their coworkers, clients and the public.  Accountants receive training in information technology as accounting work is done on computers and over the Internet.

The Accounting Program at COTC is designed to provide you with the necessary skills required for entry into the accounting profession.  The coursework covers all of the major fields of accounting.  The accounting program is integrated with required courses in spreadsheets, databases and accounting software.  Graduates not only join the workforce and become productive upon graduation, but many continue their education to earn advanced degrees.  Job titles held by graduates of this program include school district treasurer, city auditor, investment administrative manager, resource planning analyst, and accounting manager.

The following information is from the U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.  "Employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014.  An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and increased scrutiny of company finances will drive growth.  In addition to openings resulting from growth, the need to replace accountants and auditors who retire or transfer to other occupations will produce numerous job openings in this large occupation."

Please take the opportunity to explore our Accounting Program website.