Accounting Assistant Certificate Program (2018-19 Catalog)

Outlook

The employment outlook in the field of accounting is favorable overall. However, growth in this area is directly linked to the current forecast for business growth.  Job prospects will be most favorable to those who hold degrees, skills and experience.  This is still a field with many opportunities, including temporary and part-time work. To further your education after MxCC, you can go on to become an accountant through a bachelor’s degree program. MxCC simplifies the transfer process through its many transfer  agreements, guaranteed admissions programs, advising and numerous resources.

Transferability

• The Accounting Assistant certificate courses are principally aligned with MxCC’s Accounting associate degree program.

Jobs in Connecticut

With an Accounting Assistant Certificate from MxCC, you can seek employment doing entry-level bookkeeping with opportunities to advance to head bookkeeper or junior accountant. You may also seek work in these areas:

• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Banking
• Entry-level accounting

The Accounting Assistant Certificate is designed for someone who may already hold a degree, or who is looking to build their educational background and gain additional skills in a focused area. A four-year degree may be required for advancement in
any of these career fields.

SALARY INFORMATION:

• https://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos144.htm#outlook,
• https://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos126.htm,
• https://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm,
• https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/lmi/internet/PAGE0003.HTM

CONTACT

Michael Rotondo

Assistant Professor Accounting, Program Coordinator of Business
Phone: 860-343-5772
Email: mrotondo@mxcc.edu
Office Location: Wheaton Hall, Room 313

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