Des Moines Area Community College.

Accounting Specialist Skills Grid

Reading Skills | Language Skills | Math Skills | Learning Skills | Computer Skills

Reading Skills

Skill Level
1. Recognize common words and meanings. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
2. Recognize task-related words with technical meanings. TAUGHT in the program
3. Recognize meanings of common abbreviations, acronyms, codes, and symbols. TAUGHT in the program
4. Identify factual details within text. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
5. Follow sequential directions to complete a task REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
6. Determine the main idea of a passage. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
7. Use table of contents, index, appendices, glossary, section headings and subheadings. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
8. Locate pages, titles, paragraphs, figures, or charts needed to answer questions or solve problems. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
9. Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
10. Skim or scan to determine whether or not text contains relevant information. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
11. Cross-reference within and across source materials to select information to perform a routine. TAUGHT in the program
12. Use information entered on a form to complete a task. TAUGHT in the program
13. Combine information from multiple sources that contribute to the completion of a task. TAUGHT in the program
14. Select parts of text or visual materials to complete a task. TAUGHT in the program]
15. Read column charts to obtain information. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
16. Locate chart information from a grid of rows and columns. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
17. Cross-reference charted material with text. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
18. Apply information from tables or graphs to locate malfunctions or select actions. TAUGHT in the program
19. Use flow charts and organizational charts to sequence events, arrive at a decision, or problem solve. TAUGHT in the program
20. Identify components within a schematic. TAUGHT in the program
21. Isolate problem components in schematics, tracing to cause of problem and interpreting symbols. TAUGHT in the program
22. Identify details, labels numbers, parts of an illustration, and parts from a key or legend. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
23. Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
24. Interpret three-dimensional drawings of objects for assembly or disassembly. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
25. Determine meanings of figurative/idiomatic/technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference. TAUGHT in the program
26. Make inferences from text. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
27. Organize information from multiple sources. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
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Language Skills

Skill Level
1. Articulate words clearly when speaking. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
2. Make standard English usage choices. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
3. Adjust language level to the audience and the situation. TAUGHT in the program
4. Spell general vocabulary words correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
5. Write key technical words accurately on forms. TAUGHT in the program
6. Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
7. Write complete sentences. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
8. Punctuate sentences correctly. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
9. Enter appropriate information onto a form. TAUGHT in the program
10. Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences. TAUGHT in the program
11. Transfer numbers, codes, dates and figures onto appropriate sections of forms. TAUGHT in the program
12. Select relevant details for a written communication. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
13. Outline a situation by identifying key ideas and support details. TAUGHT in the program
14. Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed. TAUGHT in the program
15. State general impressions of an event or situation as they relate to specific reporting goals. TAUGHT in the program
16. Summarize events and dialogue in an accurate, complete, and objective manner. TAUGHT in the program
17. Summarize the major points presented in a written communication. TAUGHT in the program
18. Generate a written communication according to a specific format (e.g., memo). TAUGHT in the program
19. Write a report including necessary support documentation. TAUGHT in the program
20. Identify intent, target audience, and essential details. TAUGHT in the program
21. Generate a written communication, arranging sections logically. TAUGHT in the program
22. Write a brief justification for actions taken and provide good reasons for rejecting alternative actions. TAUGHT in the program
23. Appraise a written communication and make adjustments to improve clarity. TAUGHT in the program
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Math Skills - Whole Numbers

Skill Level
1. Read and write whole numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
2. Round whole numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
3. Add whole numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
4. Subtract whole numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
5. Multiply whole numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
6. Divide whole numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
7. Apply divisibility tests. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
8. Use correct order of operations. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
9. Recognize prime and composite numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
10. Do calculations mentally. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
11. Estimate answers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

Math Skills - Fractions

Skill Level
12. Read and write fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
13. Round to the nearest 1/2 or whole. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
14. Arrange fractions in order. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
15. Reduce fractions to lowest terms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
16. Change mixed numbers to improper fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
17. Change fractions to equivalent fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
18. Add fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
19. Subtract fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
20. Multiply fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
21. Divide fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
22. Estimate answers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

Math Skills - Decimals

Skill Level
23. Read and write decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
24. Round decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
25. Arrange decimals in order. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
26. Add decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
27. Subtract decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
28. Multiply decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
29. Divide decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
30. Change fractions to decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
31. Change decimals to fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)   
32. Use scientific notation. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Percent

Skill Level
33. Read and write percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
34. Change percents to decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
35. Change decimals to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
36. Change percents to fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
37. Change fractions to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
38. Use ratio and proportion. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
39. Compute a percent of a number. EX: What is 6% of 40? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
40. Find what percent one number is of another. EX: 6 is what % of 8? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
41. Find the base. EX: 8 is 10% of what? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
42. Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
43. Compute simple interest. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
44. Compute compound interest. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
45. Compute percentages mentally. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

Math Skills - Direct Measurement

Skill Level
46. Measure to the nearest 1/16 inch. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
47. Use inches, feet, yards, miles. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
48. Measure to the nearest millimeter. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
49. Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
50. Measure weight to the nearest ounce. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
51. Measure weight to the nearest gram. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
52. Measure angles to the nearest degree. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
53. Measure temperature (Fahrenheit). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
54. Measure temperature (Celsius). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
55. Measure perimeter. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
56. Measure circumference. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
57. Use an architect's/engineer's scale. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Computed Measurement

Skill Level
58. Convert from Metric to English units. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
59. Convert from English to Metric units. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
60. Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
61. Compute areas of triangles. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
62. Compute areas of trapezoids. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
63. Compute areas of circles. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
64. Use square inches, feet, and yards. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
65. Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
66. Compute volume of rectangular solids. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
67. Compute volume of cylindrical solids. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
68. Use cubic inches, feet, and yards. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
69. Use cubic millimeters, centimeters, and meters. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
70. Compute mass from volume and density. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
71. Find degree of precision/accuracy of calculations and measurements. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
72. Identify significant digits. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
73. Use the Pythagorean theorem. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
74. Do geometric constructions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Statistics

Skill Level
75. Calculate mean. TAUGHT in the program
76. Find median. TAUGHT in the program
77. Find mode. TAUGHT in the program
78. Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs. TAUGHT in the program
79. Interpret graphs. TAUGHT in the program
80. Calculate simple probabilities. TAUGHT in the program

Math Skills - Algebra

Skill Level
81. Use exponential notation. TAUGHT in the program
82. Use algebraic expressions (Ohms Law, gas laws, etc.). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
83. Simplify algebraic expressions. TAUGHT in the program
84. Solve linear equations. TAUGHT in the program
85. Have the equivalent of 1 year of High School algebra. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

Math Skills - Trigonometry

Skill Level
86. Use trig tables. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
87. Compute missing angles of triangles using trig. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
88. Compute missing sides of triangles using trig. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Miscellaneous

Skill Level
89. Work with non-decimal numeration systems (binary, hexadecimal). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
90. Use a calculator for basic operations on whole numbers and decimals. TAUGHT in the program
91. Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. TAUGHT in the program
92. Use special features of a calculator such as memory and constant. TAUGHT in the program
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Learning Skills

Skill Level
1. Use effective textbook study techniques. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
2. Take competent notes from lecture. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
3. Take tests in objective formats. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
4. Take essay tests. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
5. Locate materials in library. TAUGHT in the program
6. Plan a reasonable study schedule. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
7. Follow sequential instructions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
8. Develop sequential instructions. TAUGHT in the program
9. Make accurate observations. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
10. Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
11. Classify or match items by their distinguishing features. TAUGHT in the program
12. Draw logical inferences based on observations. TAUGHT in the program
13. Identify cause and effect relationships. TAUGHT in the program
14. Given a problem, analyze the situation and identify and evaluate possible causes. TAUGHT in the program
15. Given a problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and arrive at a workable solution. TAUGHT in the program
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Computer Skills

Skill Level
1. Operate a microcomputer system. TAUGHT in the program
2. Demonstrate keyboarding skills. TAUGHT in the program
3. Use a word processing program. TAUGHT in the program
4. Use a desktop publishing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
5. Use a spreadsheet program. TAUGHT in the program
6. Use a data base program. TAUGHT in the program
7. Use a graphics program. TAUGHT in the program
8. Use a computer aided drafting program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
9. Use a computer assisted manufacturing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
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