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NIACC Accounting with Computers Diploma
Overview & Employment Information

Welcome to a career in bookkeeping and accounting! This program is designed to develop attitudes, knowledge, and skills required for entry-level positions in this profession. You may complete the diploma program with 2 semesters of suggested curriculum, or you may choose to spread the program courses over 3 or more semesters.

In addition, you have the option of applying completed course work toward an Associate in Science-Business degree or an Associate in General Studies degree. Graduates may also continue toward an Associate in Arts Degree.

Career Opportunities

A wide variety of businesses provide employment opportunities:

• Agricultural industries
• Banks and financial institutions
• Educational Institutions
• Federal, state, and local government agencies
• Hospitals and health care providers
• Manufacturing companies
• Wholesale and retail firms

Occupational titles include:

• Accounting Clerk
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Bank Teller
• Billing Clerk
• Bookkeeper
• Data Entry
• General Office Clerk
• Inventory Clerk
• Payroll Clerk

Employment Outlook

According to the Economic Research Institute's 2005 salary survey, the average entry-level salary for an accounting clerk position on a national level was $22,075 per year ($10.61 per hour). Larger companies often offer higher salaries and benefits. Also, jobs obtained by program graduates frequently offer great advancement opportunities.

For more information on the Accounting with Computers Diploma, please contact Greg Lauer at 1-888-GO-NIACC, ext. 4144 or lauergre@niacc.edu

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