Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Waukesha County Technical College prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)

620 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI

Waukesha County Technical College, located Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, was founded in 1912 and currently operates campuses in Waukesha and Pewaukee and serves over 800 students a year. WCTC is one of sixteen colleges that comprise the Wisconsin Technical College System, formed in 1911 through a law requiring any district that had more than 5000 residents requiring the establishment of a trade and vocational school.  Wisconsin became the first state to create a publically funded vocational training system, and has maintained a dedication to providing work opportunities through education for its residents.

Waukesha County Technical College is primarily focused on providing students the technical and vocational skills and experience necessary to enter the workforce to work in a field  related to their program of study. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates that the student has learned the essentials necessary to find entry level work. Programs are a mixture of hands on experience alongside more traditional classroom education, combining the two to prepare students for work by providing practical means to implement and test newly learned techniques and applications. Two year programs at technical community college typically reflect community needs, and as a result graduates should find employment opportunities available to them upon completion.  

Some programs allow for the transfer of credits to the University of Wisconsin as the programs match in implementation and coursework. As a result, students of such programs are able to pursue and complete their bachelor's degree within the University of Wisconsin system.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Dental Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy Technician

Admissions and Financial Aid

Waukesha County Technical College is a public two year open enrollment institution that allows any student who meets the minimum requirements for admission to enroll once they have submitted an application for admission. Students must also supply transcripts from previous schools and test scores, as well as take a placement exam and participate in orientation. Additionally, it is recommended students meet with an academic advisor to determine program enrollment and curriculum. Registration takes place prior to the start of each semester and fees are typically due shortly thereafter.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the financial aid department to determine need, aid program eligibility, and monetary awards. Due to federal regulations, students may be randomly chosen to provide additional financial information to the financial aid department in order to cross check the FAFSA and verify its accuracy. All aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each semester due to possible changes in a student's or their family's financial situation from year to year.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Waukesha County Technical College offers an associate's degree program in accounting.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Eau Claire, WI
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $68480

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).