Accounting
Program Coordinator: Kellie Buckner
Office: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Room 201A
Email: accounting@lamarpa.edu or bucknerkc@lamarpa.edu
Phone: 409-984-6148
The Accounting Degree allows students to develop essential skills necessary for industry. Students will learn to understand the financial world through the use of financial statements and budgets.
Graduates of the Accounting Program are competent in current accounting software and concepts. Program topics include computerized accounting, income tax, financial and managerial accounting. Graduates of the program are able to use specialized accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases. They are also proficient in reviewing and maintaining accounting records, invoices, and account statements. Graduates can also reconcile account statements, investigate any discrepancies, and generate financial reports.
A minimum grade of 'C' must be earned in all technical courses in the Recommended Program of Study.