MATC 2026-27 Catalog

Business and Management Academic and Career Pathway Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee CERTIFICATE | PROGRAM CODE: 61-101-1

Program Description This certi fi cate prepares you to enter the bookkeeping/accounting fi eld in an entry-level capacity. Through the program’s three courses, students develop competence in fi nancial accounting with an emphasis on accounting software, spreadsheets and databases. Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Oak Creek Campus, Online Campus, West Allis Campus Start Dates: August and January Admission Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Financial Aid Eligible: No Career Outlook This certi fi cate prepares you to enter the bookkeeping/accounting fi eld in an entry-level capacity and provides a foundation for additional education that can lead to these career opportunities:

SEMESTER1

CREDITS

ACCTG-111 ACCTG-105

Accounting 1 .................................................................. 4 Introductory Excel .......................................................... 2

SEMESTER2

ACCTG-130

QuickBooks Online ‡ ...................................................... 3 9 CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this program

Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu . Some certificates can be earned while completing associate degrees and/ or technical diplomas that are eligible for financial aid. Certificate programs alone are not eligible for financial aid; contact MATC for details. All credits in certificate programs must be earned at MATC with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Upon completion of the certificate’s requirements, the student’s transcript is notated with the credential earned.

Business and Management

• Accounting Assistant • Account Specialist • Bookkeeping Assistant • Payroll

RELATED PROGRAMS

Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee (C)

Accounting Assistant (TD) Apply the Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee credits toward completing this technical diploma. REMAINING CREDITS: 19

Accounting (AD) Apply the Accounting Assistant credits toward completing this associate degree. REMAINING CREDITS: 33

You can apply your credits toward completing the Accounting Assistant technical diploma and the Accounting associate degree.

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-456-5323, 414-297-8903 or leadpathway@matc.edu

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