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Contact the Business and Applied Arts Division at 615-353-3400 or computer.accounting@nscc.edu

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A degree in accounting can be the start of an exciting and lucrative career. Since all businesses need accountants, your career options are virtually limitless. Those who enjoy accounting include those who are detail oriented, organized, like working with numbers and computers, and enjoy preparing and analyzing financial data. Career opportunities include:

Staff Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or Full-charge Bookkeeper
Payroll Accountant
Accounts Receivable Clerk or Accounts Payable Clerk
Tax Preparer
Financial Analyst

The Computer Accounting program provides students with training in manual and computerized accounting systems. Students are educated in the concepts of accounting principles, managerial accounting, intermediate accounting, payroll, taxation, and auditing. Hands-on experience is gained in the use of accounting systems software. Students also receive practical instruction in Microsoft Office business applications with extended emphasis on Excel and Access.

Scheduling of classes is flexible with courses offered on and off campus during the day, evening and Web. Computer classes are relatively small in size and can provide students with individual attention. It is recommended that students have a computer, but computers are available at various locations on campus for use outside of class.

The mission of the Computer Accounting program is to provide a quality education in computerized accounting that will enable students to succeed in a career now and in the future. A degree in Computer Accounting from Nashville State is a great place to start a career. Please see the catalog link under Associate Degrees for specific learning outcomes and course requirements.

The Computer Accounting program also offers two Career Advancement Certificates: Accounting Clerk Certificate and Payroll Clerk Certificate.

Kappa Beta Delta is a national honor society and as an ACBSP accredited Associate Degree-granting institution, accounting, business, management, and office administration students are eligible for membership. Click here for more information.

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