Accounting Technology

The Olympic College Accounting Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in public accounting, private accounting, and in governmental and not-for-profit agencies. This program also provides an excellent basis for obtaining living-wage employment while engaging in further accounting or business studies.

At the end of the program, successful students will be able to:

Effectively apply components of the accounting equation to typical business transactions.
Maintain and evaluate internal control procedures.
Analyze financial information and statements in order to make sound business decisions.
Effectively use a variety of computer software to accomplish office tasks and to process accounting information.
Apply mathematical concepts to typical business situations.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing in the context of common business practices.
Work as a team member in an office environment to accomplish the goals of the organization.
Understand and use accounting and business terminology to produce reports, converse in a business-type setting and follow directions.