Accounting

Quick Facts

Accounting is a critical business function that involves recording, analyzing, and reporting financial information in a business.

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Our Program

Why Choose Accounting?

  • Accountants are necessary for every organization at all times.
  • A degree in accounting opens the door to a variety of professional positions & advancement within an organization.
  • Accountants provide their organizations with valuable skills, such as:
    • Analyzing & interpreting financial data
    • Communicating with managers owners & investors
    • Applying accounting principles

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

  • Analyze, record & report accounting information
  • Work with spreadsheets & various accounting software systems
  • Prepare tax & payroll documents & ensure timely payments
  • Use critical thinking skills to maximize profit & help organizations operate efficiently

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

  • Critical thinking
  • Reasoning
  • Communication
  • Personal & social responsibility
  • Teamwork
  • Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

  • You will be working with numbers, numbers, and numbers!
  • You need to be detail oriented and analytical.
  • Our A.A.S. degrees will prepare you for entry level positions in areas such as:
    • Bookkeeping
    • Accounts receivable
    • Accounts payable
    • Payroll
    • Tax
  • Our A.A.S. degrees will not prepare you for the CPA exam. 
    • If you want to transfer to a university and earn a higher degree, you should enroll in an A.A. or A.S. program.

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

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Degrees & Certificates

Degree

Certificates

Level 1
Level 2
Occupational Skills Award

Degree

Certificates

Level 1
Level 2

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2024–2025 Academic Year

Degree or Certificate Program Title Semester Credit Hours Total Tuition & Fees
AAS Accounting Information Management 60 $4,440
CRT1 Accounting Clerk I 15 $1,110
CRT1 Accounting Clerk II 28 $2,072
CRT2 Accounting Clerk III 43 $3,182
OSA Basic Bookkeeper 9 $666
AAS Business Administration—Accounting Assistant 60 $4,440
CRT1 Accounting Assistant I 15 $1,110
CRT1 Accounting Assistant II 24 $1,776
CRT2 Accounting Assistant III 45 $3,330

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
  • Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

For example, you will be ready to work toward:

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

Next steps

Start on Your Pathway!

Contact

Northeast Campus

Eva Schaffer
Assistant Professor of Accounting & Economics & Coordinator of Accounting

Call 817-515-6515

Email eva.schaffer@tccd.edu

Northwest Campus

Jaye Simpson
Associate Professor of Business & Coordinator of Accounting

Call 817-515-7058

Email jaye.simpson@tccd.edu

South Campus

Kay Harold Jackson
Associate Professor of Accounting & Coordinator of Accounting

Call 817-515-4721

Email kay.jackson@tccd.edu

Southeast Campus

Anthony Abbott
Instructor of Accounting & Coordinator of Accounting

Call 817-515-3178

Email anthony.abbott@tccd.edu

TCC Connect Campus

Julia S. Frink, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Accounting

Call 817-515-8053

Email julia.frink@tccd.edu

Updated April 21, 2025