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Program Overview

The Accounting program prepares you for an entry-level career in the accounting field. You will gain hands-on experience with:

  • Preparing, analyzing, and tracking financial information
  • Individual income tax preparation
  • Payroll accounting
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Computer accounting systems, including Sage Accounting and QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and Word

Our instructors continue to track industry trends and modify courses and content to stay current with what is needed in the workforce. Hawkeye's Accounting program is an excellent launching point into an accounting career.

Transfer Information

Many four-year colleges and universities accept a limited number of transfer and elective credits.

If you plan to transfer, work closely with a program advisor to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.

Last Dollar Scholarship

This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.

Faculty Spotlight

Patrick Geer, CPA

Patrick Geer is a certified public accountant and has been a professional tax preparer for 20 years. He was a master tax preparer with H&R Block for ten of those years. He has also been an accountant for various small businesses.

"Accounting isn't just about math and numbers. It is the language of business and a key part of all business today. Attention to detail, deductive reasoning, and the ability to analyze information are crucial for success."

Courses

Core Courses

  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Business College Experience
  • Word Processing
  • Introduction to Business
  • Business Ethics
  • Business Law
  • Principles of Management
  • Small Business Management
  • Accounting Simulations
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Computer Accounting
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Database/Spreadsheets
  • Economics
  • Income Tax Accounting
  • Accounting Spreadsheets
  • Financial Analysis
  • Workplace Professionalism

Program Details

Award: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits: 60
Program Start: Fall, Spring, Summer

View Suggested Sequence of Study & Course Cost

Careers

Positions

Graduates work as office accountants or managers in small businesses and as bank tellers or customer service representatives in financial institutions. They also find positions working in financial or accounting offices in public, private, or government accounting departments working with financial statement preparation, payroll, income taxes, budgeting, and cost accounting.

Example Careers and Average Wages
Entry Average Experienced
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $26,900 $41,200 $48,400

Source: 2021 Iowa Wage Report, Iowa Workforce Development

Employers

The following is a partial list of employers who have hired graduates from this program:
Business Location
Advanced Systems, Inc. Waterloo, IA
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Waterloo, IA
Lee Enterprises (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier) Waterloo, IA
McGladrey LLP Waterloo, IA
Paul R. Nielsen Co., PC Cedar Falls, IA
The Principal Financial Group Waterloo, IA
Veridian Credit Union Locations throughout Iowa

Contact Us
Admissions Email Admissions 319-296-4000 Hawkeye Center 114
Academic/College Success Advisor Danielle Jennings Email Danielle Jennings
Schedule an appointment with Danielle Jennings		 319-296-2329 ext.1079 Black Hawk Hall 201
Program Advisor Patrick Geer Email Patrick Geer 319-296-2329 ext.1371 Black Hawk Hall 212
Administrative Assistant Cindi Clark Email Cindi Clark 319-296-4021 Black Hawk Hall 101
Dean Robin Galloway Email Robin Galloway 319-296-4292 Tama Hall 110A

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