Apr 14, 2026

2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

Accountant, A.A.S.

Location(s): Online, On-Campus

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Program Outcomes

Demonstrate accounting knowledge and skills to be used in a business environment.

Analyze financial statements and tax reports.

Recognize the ethical framework for accountants adopted by professional accounting and other private-sector organizations.

Demonstrate proficiency of industry recognized software programs utilized in accounting and business.

This program has additional costs for testing certifications.

This is a suggested sample course sequence. Please contact your program advisor regarding your academic plans.

First Year - Fall Semester: 13 Credits

ACCT 1010 - Principles of Financial Accounting I 4 Credits
ACCT 1100 - Business Law and Ethics 3 Credits
ACCT 1106 - Accounting Mathematics 3 Credits
General Elective (MnTC Goal 3 or 4) 3 Credits

First Year - Spring Semester: 16 Credits

ACCT 1013 - Principles of Financial Accounting II 4 Credits
ACCT 1206 - Payroll Accounting 2 Credits
ACCT 1306 - Spreadsheets 3 Credits
ACCT 1406 - Income Tax 4 Credits
COMS 1020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

Second Year - Fall Semester: 17 Credits

ACCT 2000 - Intermediate Accounting I 4 Credits
ACCT 2110 - Managerial Accounting I 4 Credits
ACCT 2200 - Accounting Computer Applications I 3 Credits
ENGL 1150 - Composition I 3 Credits
General Elective (any MnTC Goal 1-10) 3 Credits

Second Year - Spring Semester: 14 Credits

ACCT 2003 - Intermediate Accounting II 4 Credits
ACCT 2113 - Managerial Accounting II 4 Credits
ACCT 2206 - Fund/Nonprofit Accounting 3 Credits
General Elective (any MnTC Goal 1-10) 3 Credits

Total Program Requirements: 60

If starting in the spring, please contact advisor due to course availability.