Des Moines Area Community College.

Accounting Specialist Program

The Accounting Specialist program prepares the student for a career in the field of accounting. Upon graduation, the student will be able to distinguish, analyze, summarize, communicate and record business transactions. The program offers technical courses in intermediate accounting and computers, allowing students to seek advanced level placement.

Math skills are extremely important for this program. Students need to have completed highs school Algebra II or higher with a grade of "C" or better or MATH094 and MATH115 at DMACC to be prepared for the math requirements in this program.

Oral and written communication is integrated throughout. The internship part of the program provides a professional work environment under the combined guidance of a faculty member and a cooperating employer where many of the skills and procedures studied in the classroom are observed and practiced.

Interested?
Contact
Tim Prindle, 515-433-5081, email
Bradley Smith, 515-248-7229, email