Accounting Operations
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The Accounting Operations course will provide the student with accounting/bookkeeping employment skills. These skills include, but are not limited to: keyboarding; Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint (MOS Certification); QuickBooks Certification; IC3 Certification; business math; business ethics; written and oral communication; filing; calculators; sole proprietorship accounting; partnership accounting; merchandising accounting; corporation accounting; and automated accounting.
► QuickBooks Pro
► IC3
► IC3 Certification
► Keyboarding Skills
► Communication Skills
► Business Math
► Machine Transcription
► Business Ethics
► Office Procedures
► Filing
► Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint 2016
There are a variety of projects within the four Occupational Completion Points. Students will need to complete all of the projects in order to satisfy the curriculum requirements for this course.
Accounting Operations:
Course # | OCP | Course Name | Hours |
OTA0040 | A | Information Technology Assistant | 150 |
ACO0040 | B | Accounting Clerk | 300 |
ACO0041 | C | Accounting Associate | 300 |
ACO0042 | D | Accounting Assistant | 150 |
► Automated Accounting – Accounting Operations
► Microsoft Office Suite
► QuickBooks Pro
The equipment and supplies in the business technology classroom are provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. Included in the lab are 30 Windows PC computers with dual-screens, one HP Laser Printer and one color printer.
Length of Course: 900 Hours, 2 Semesters.
► TABE Assessment:
Accounting Operations
Reading 10.0 Math 10.0 Language 10.0
*Some students qualify for exemption from this requirement.
► Full-time:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
► Summer
► Full-time:
Monday through Thursday
7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
There are five (5) entry dates during each school year:
► Beginning of Fall Semester (August)
► 9 weeks into Fall Semester (October)
► Beginning of Winter Semester (January)
► 9 weeks into Winter Semester (March)
► Summer (June)
Students participate in work-based learning experiences in their field of study outside of the classroom. ITECH has a Workforce Internship Program for those students who need work experience, but do not have an out-of-school job.
Students who complete 100% of the competencies required of their certificate programs and have TABE scores that meet Florida Department of Education requirements will be awarded Certificates of Completion.
Our competent counseling staff provides job postings on a daily basis, with help in resume writing and the interviewing process.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How do I enroll for the Accounting Operations program?
Your first step is to see an Advisor.
Hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You will take the TABE test. This test is a starting point for iTECH to know your reading, language, and math skills.
Q. TABE scores needed to earn your Certificate of Completion:
TABE Assessment Scores:
Reading 10.0
Math 10.0
Language 10.0
Q. Who will help pay for my tuition and books?
FAFSA (Federal Grant); Farmworker Jobs and Education Program (migrant workers, or children of migrant workers), Career Services, scholarships, or self-pay. Your counselor will direct you to an agency that will help pay for your tuition and books.
Q. How long is the school day, and what happens if I am absent?
It is important that you attend class every day. There are no excused absences, but you will be allowed 10% absences during a semester. If you miss ten (10) consecutive days, you will be withdrawn from the program. Students are allowed a Leave of Absence in the case of emergency, but the LOA MUST be applied for and approved before the leave is taken.
Q. When is graduation?
There is one commence ceremony each year as indicated on the school calendar.