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Accounting Clerk - Diploma

The Accounting Clerk Diploma provides basic accounting skills such as the ability to calculate and enter data.

2025-2026 Required Courses

First Year - Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
ACCT 1010 Principles of Financial Accounting I ACCT - 1010: Principles of Financial Accounting I Description ACCT 1010 This course covers the fundamental accounting concepts and principles which are used in a business environment to provide reports on the economic condition of a sole proprietor organization. The focus will be on the accrual method of accounting, utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analyze and record transactions. The ultimate objective is to understand the effects of these transactions in order to provide timely and relevant information in the form of financial statements. This course provides detailed information on topics of the accounting cycle, journalizing, posting, trial balances, adjusting entries, financial statements, cash reconciliations and internal control. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Course Outline: ACCT1010 — PDF	4
ACCT 1100 Business Law and Ethics ACCT - 1100: Business Law and Ethics Description ACCT 1100 This course is an introductory course in the principles of law as they apply to citizens and business and emphasizes the importance of ethics in business. This course is intended to give students a basic knowledge of business law and the decisions required which affect how business is conducted. Focus is given to the sources of law, legal reasoning, legal procedures, torts, contracts and e-contracts, the sale of goods under the uniform Commercial Code, unfair competition, consumer protection sales and lease contracts, and negotiable instruments. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Course Outline: ACCT1100 — PDF	3
ACCT 1106 Accounting Mathematics ACCT - 1106: Accounting Mathematics Description ACCT 1106 This course introduces students to the mathematical concepts and applications necessary for successful accounting careers. The focus is on business and financial operations with a strong emphasis on problem solving. Topics will include basic algebra, cash and trade discounts, markups and markdowns, simple and compound interest, present values and future values of annuities. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Course Outline: ACCT1106 — PDF	3
Technical Electives * TECH - 0000: Technical Electives Description TECH 0000 Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: TECH0000 — PDF	6
Total Semester Credits:	16

First Year - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
ACCT 1013 Principles of Financial Accounting II ACCT - 1013: Principles of Financial Accounting II Description ACCT 1013 This course covers the accounting concepts and principles which are used in a business environment to provide reports on the economic condition of a partnership and corporate organization. The focus will be on the accrual method of accounting, utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analyze and record transactions. This course provides detailed information on topics of fixed assets, liabilities, forms of organization, investments, cash flow statements, and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: ACCT1010 Credits: 4 Prerequisites: ACCT 1010 Principles of Financial Accounting I Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Course Outline: ACCT1013 — PDF	4
ACCT 1206 Payroll Accounting ACCT - 1206: Payroll Accounting Description ACCT 1206 This course covers the various payroll procedures of federal laws pertaining to computation and payment of salaries and wages, and the reporting requirements for various state and federal agencies. Topics include coverage of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and other federal laws, preparation of journal entries, payroll registers, and employee earnings records, calculation of social security and federal income tax withholding, coverage of state and federal unemployment compensation taxes, preparation of federal and state payroll tax forms and reports, and knowledge of federal payroll tax deposit requirements. Prerequisite: ACCT1010 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ACCT 1010 Principles of Financial Accounting I Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Course Outline: ACCT1206 — PDF	2
ACCT 1306 Spreadsheets ACCT - 1306: Spreadsheets Description ACCT 1306 This course provides instruction in the concepts, procedures, and application of electronic spreadsheets for accounting application. Topics include managing multiple-sheet spreadsheets, creating and using charts and graphs, creating complex formulas, and creating and printing reports. Course will prepare students for the Microsoft Specialist Certification exam. Prerequisites: None Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Course Outline: ACCT1306 — PDF	3
ACCT 1406 Income Tax ACCT - 1406: Income Tax Description ACCT 1406 This course focuses of the Internal Revenue Code as it applies to individuals and businesses. Topics include foundations and concepts of tax law, income and deductions, calculating taxable income and income tax, and business income and deductions including depreciation. Preparation of tax forms on income tax software is an integral part of this course. Prerequisites: None Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Course Outline: ACCT1406 — PDF	4
ENGL 1150 Composition I ENGL - 1150: Composition I Description ENGL 1150 This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Meets MnTC Goal 1. Prerequisite: placement into writing college level. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Corequisites: None Future Offering: Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027 MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL1150 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	16

Total Credits:	32

* Select Technical electives from the following subject areas: ( ACCT , ISTC , ADMS ).