Accounting Technology
Minors and Certificates
Why study Accounting Technology?
Accounting professionals are in high demand. Nearly all public, private, and nonprofit organizations need accounting support, and there are accounting career opportunities across all industries and sectors. An accountant is a person who keeps or inspects financial records. They are numbers people who excel at organization and detail-oriented work.
The Accounting Technology certificate is a program that quickly prepares students for an entry-level position as a paraprofessional in the field of accounting. The curriculum includes four courses that can be completed in as little as two semesters. The program emphasizes financial accounting, computerized accounting information systems, generally accepted accounting principles, preparation of financial statements, managerial accounting, and preparation of individual income taxes.
Admission Requirements
This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.
Interested students should meet with a UC Clermont College Advising staff member for appropriate advising. Please note: In order to obtain this certificate, 50 percent or more of the required coursework must be taken from UC Clermont College.
You should have an aptitude for mathematics and be able to analyze, compare, and interpret facts and figures quickly. Since accountants deal with money, you must also possess a high degree of integrity. And because you are constantly interacting with management and clients, accountants should be effective communicators.You should be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. You must be good at working with people as well as with business systems and computers. You must be able to sit for extended periods while reviewing detailed data.
You can look forward to employment as an accounting paraprofessional. Other opportunities include the following:
- bookkeeper
- accounts receivable/payable clerk or manager
- billing/purchasing clerk or manager
- credit/collection clerk, analyst or manager
- inventory clerk or manager
- payroll clerk or manager
- tax preparer
- general accounting clerk
Academic advising is an essential part of your educational experience. We are committed to providing advice and assistance throughout your academic journey. You and your advisor work together to create an academic plan based on your goals.
Questions? Email us at clermont.advising@uc.edu or call 513-558-8317 to schedule an appointment.
UC Clermont students have access to free tutoring and academic support services through the Learning Commons. The Learning Commons provides centralized academic support for all University of Cincinnati students by bringing together faculty, best practices in teaching and learning, and hundreds of outstanding peer educators to create flexible academic success programming. Free services available to UC Clermont students include group review sessions, success skills workshops, and tutoring in writing, math, science, and more. Services are available on campus or virtually. Visit the Learning Commons webpage for more information or schedule an appointment.
Academic Writing Center (AWC) – The Academic Writing Center (AWC) offers tutoring for all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to incorporating research. The AWC is not course-specific and can help with discipline-specific documents, as well as non-course-based writing. To make an appointment, click here or stop by the Front Desk on the first floor of the Fred Marcotte Library.
Group Review Sessions (GRS) – Group Review Sessions (GRS) are small study groups, led by a peer leader, that meet to review content that is covered in course-supported lectures each week. Find the list of supported courses on the Learning Commons website.
Drop-In Study Tables: Drop-in study tables are small group tutoring tables based on your course where you can collaborate with fellow students and learn from your table leader. No appointments needed! All drop-in study tables are in-person in the Learning Commons on the 1st floor of the Fred Marcotte Library in Jones 120. You can view the up-to-date study table schedule on the Learning Commons website.
Peer Tutoring – Peer tutoring sessions are one-on-one with a subject-specific tutor to answer questions and help you master content in more than 200 undergraduate courses, including subjects such as math, science, languages, and business. Schedule appointments up to 7 days in advance for one-hour, 90-minute,e or two-hour sessions. If you notice your desired course is not offered, please let us know.
Canvas Navigator Workshop – Designed to help students who are new to college and need help navigating their coursework online. The workshop shows students how to access their course materials, publisher homework, quizzes, textbooks, academic services like tutoring, and more. Students who attend this workshop can expect to gain clarity on what they need to do on a weekly basis to stay on track with their coursework throughout the semester, which helps students stay motivated, leading to greater confidence and success in their courses.
Math Placement Test Workshop – Offered to prospective and current UC students who want to brush up on their math skills before taking the Math Placement Test. A UC Clermont professional tutor leads the free synchronous online workshop. The three-week workshop series is offered monthly except in January. It is recommended that students sign up for all three weeks to get the maximum benefit from these workshops.
Math for Science Students Workshop – Designed for students enrolled in entry-level biology and chemistry courses, these workshops cover foundational math concepts that students need to succeed in their science courses. A UC Clermont tutor leads the synchronous online workshops. The workshop repeats each week, starting the week before classes begin and continuing through week 3 of the semester.
In order to graduate from UC Clermont, a student must:
- Complete all required course work and program requirements.
- Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average.
- Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
- File formal application for the degree by the posted semester of graduation deadline.
You must demonstrate English proficiency. You must also meet admissions deadlines and visa requirements, and provide documentation of sufficient funds before we can complete your admission. Please call the International Admissions Office (513) 556-2069 for details or email with questions.
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Application Deadlines
For specific deadline information, visit the Admissions webpage.
Contact Information
Clermont College
4200 Clermont College Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
(513) 558-8316
clermont.admissions@uc.edu
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