Computerized Accounting

OBJECTIVE

The Computerized Accounting curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level microcomputer support roles in business accounting settings and financial services industries. Emphasis is placed on the use of the microcomputer to increase productivity in financial applications, use of software such as spreadsheets, accounting packages, and database management systems. Students will also learn to navigate the worldwide web, use search engines and create an email account.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Students must obtain a passing score on the school’s entrance exam and be interviewed by the Admissions Department.

EQUIPMENT

LAORT students train on the appropriate equipment consistent with the demands of the job market.

PROGRAM LENGTH

This program may be offered in the morning, afternoon or evening sessions. The morning session is taught 5 days per week forapproximately 30 weeks of instruction. In the afternoon or evening sessions, this program is taught 4 days per week for approximately 45 weeks of instruction. This is a 32-semester credit hour program with 720 classroom hours.

	OPPORTUNITIES There is a high demand for trained personnel who can apply their computer skills to accomplish essential business tasks in positions such as: accounting clerk, bookkeeper, data processing clerk, and payroll clerk. In addition, there is a strong demand for trained computer accounting assistants by corporations and temporary service agencies. Graduates are qualified to secure jobs in industries such as banking, insurance and real estate, as well as address the bookkeeping responsibilities in any company.