Accounting Technician Degree Program
Degree Program Dates
Program Overview
The Accounting Technician Associate of Applied Science degree at Taylor Business Institute prepares students for entry-level accounting and bookkeeping roles in small and mid-sized organizations.
This applied degree leads off with an introduction to the Entrepreneurship track but primarily focuses on practical accounting skills, real-world business scenarios, and the use of industry-standard software and tools. Students gain a strong foundation in financial accounting, payroll and taxation, managerial accounting, and business law, while also developing essential computer, communication, and workplace skills needed for professional success.
The program is designed for students seeking immediate entry into the workforce, as well as those interested in continuing their education or exploring small business and entrepreneurship opportunities.
What You Will Learn
Through a combination of lectures, labs, and applied coursework, students will learn how to:
- Record and analyze financial transactions using the accounting cycle.
- Prepare and interpret basic financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements
- Apply payroll systems and federal taxation rules for individuals and businesses
- Use budgeting, cost accounting, and managerial accounting techniques to support business decisions
- Utilize accounting software, spreadsheets, and business applications to manage financial data
- Utilize accounting software, spreadsheets, and business applications to manage financial data
- Apply business law principles relevant to accounting and commercial operations
- Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal workplace contexts
- Collaborate effectively in diverse, team-based professional environments, and
- What’s involved in starting one’s own business
Tools & Practical Experience
Students gain hands-on experience using:
- Accounting and business software
- Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
- Computerized payroll and taxation systems
- Industry-relevant templates, reports, and financial documents
Coursework combines theory with lab-based practice and hands-on workshops, ensuring students apply what they learn in realistic accounting and business development scenarios.
Applied Learning & Capstone Experience
Applied learning is integrated throughout the program and culminates in the Integrative
Seminar in Accounting
Technician.
Students complete practical assignments such as:
- Preparing journal entries and ledgers
- Creating financial statements
- Completing payroll and tax calculations
- Developing budgets and cost analyses
- Simulating small business accounting operations
- Creating a business plan for a small start-up using principles learned.
In the final integrative seminar, students demonstrate job-readiness by applying their accounting knowledge in a comprehensive project that reflects real workplace expectations.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Accounting Technician program are prepared for entry-level positions, including:
- Accounting Clerk
- Bookkeeping Assistant
- Billing and Posting Clerk
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk scenarios.
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk
Tax Preparation Assistant
Program Structure
The Accounting Technician program includes:
This core consists of courses in communication, mathematics, social and behavioral sciences, humanities, and life sciences that support workplace readiness and lifelong learning.
- Financial Accounting I, II, and III (with labs)
- Managerial Accounting I and II (with labs)
- Income Tax and Payroll Systems
- Introduction to Business
- Business Law
- Certification Preparation Seminar
- Accounting software applications
- Advanced Excel
- Microsoft Office applications
- Computer information systems
- Economics for Business
- Understanding Entrepreneurship
- Business procedures and practices
- Accounting and financial management for small businesses
- Digital marketing and social media fundamentals
- Small class sizes (typically 15–25 students)
- Personalized instruction and faculty support
- Access to career services and job readiness resources
Accreditation & Continued Education
Taylor Business Institute is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education to award associate degrees and certificates. TBI’s programs are designed for immediate workforce entry, while also providing opportunities for continued education. Graduates of Associate of Applied Science degree programs may pursue further studies at four year colleges or universities offering compatible programs, subject to the transfer policies of the receiving institution.
