The accounting technology –
corporate option curriculum gives students the solid foundation in
accounting theory that is necessary for entry-to upper-level accounting
positions and career advancement. Job opportunities include corporate
accounting in the areas of financial information preparation, reporting, and
analysis or cost accounting; governmental accounting; not-for-profit
accounting; and accounting for partnerships or sole proprietorships.
The goal is that students
successfully completing the accounting technology – corporate option will be
exposed to all the tools and skills necessary to be successful in an
accounting career. They will have covered all the technical knowledge
required and practiced its application. In addition, they will have been
exposed to all of the technical subject material covered on the Uniform CPA
Exam. Students will demonstrate their acquired knowledge and abilities
throughout the program within individual classes and in the capstone course.
The current business
environment requires all prospective employees to have good communication
skills, both written and oral, and to be able to interact with co-workers
and clients in a professional manner. Employers also expect workers to have
strong computational skills, to be computer literate and to be able to think
critically. All students completing a program at Stark State College will be
introduced, provided practice in, and be expected to master these basic
competencies.