Accounting

Category: Business and Information Technology

Program Description

Accountants process the financial transactions and information for businesses, government, and non-profit entities. The study of accounting will familiarize students with the "language of business." It is a vital part of virtually every business organization.

At Hennepin Tech, you will learn how to design financial systems, record information, and interpret profit and loss statements. From income statement preparation and data processing to cost accounting and payroll, you will develop skills to launch or advance your career.

Our Accounting AAS and Accounting AS degrees are accredited by ACBSP.

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Program Information

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Overview

Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Click for more info!

Class Time: Online only
Semester: Fall Semester or Spring Semester
Campus: Eden Prairie Campus & Brooklyn Park Campus

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Skills Required

The Accounting program prepares you for just about any kind of entry accounting position in the workforce. There are no other additional requirements to begin the Accounting major beside the regular admissions process.

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at CAREERwise.
Accountants are needed in every type of service or manufacturing operation. You may be employed by financial institutions, governmental agencies, private business or in public accounting firms. America’s continuing shift to a world-wide service-oriented economy has resulted in an accelerating demand for individuals who possess financial knowledge and accounting skills.

The Accounting Careers Department is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

The Business Unit at Hennepin Technical College recently submitted a Quality Assurance Report (September 2021) to maintain its accreditation through the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs.

To view Student Learning and Business Unit Performance results, please click on the following link: Student Learning and Business Unit Performance Results

If you choose to further your education after graduating from Hennepin Tech, the college has several articulation agreements for you to choose from:

Metro State University - Bachelor's in Accounting
Southwest State University - Bachelor's in Accounting

For a complete list of current articulation agreements, visit the Minnesota Transfer website.

USDE Professional Licensure Disclosure

The Hennepin Technical College Accounting curriculum is designed to help prepare students for employment in Minnesota. At this time, Hennepin Technical College is unable to make a determination if the Accounting programs meet the licensing requirements for any state or US protectorate. You will want to contact the licensing board in which state you intend to pursue licensure for their requirements, below we provide a link to a list of each state's licensing board.

For more information on state licensing boards and their contact information for Accounting please visit the NASBA State Boards webpage.

Industry Partners

The Accounting Department at Hennepin Tech relies on an advisory committee for advice, guidance, and approval for major department decisions. Members of the committee consist of upper level accounting professionals currently working in the accounting profession.

Last reviewed 05/01/2023

Award Name	Award Type	Location	Planning Guide	WIOA
Accounting	AAS	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF Part-Time PDF Full-Time	Yes
Accounting/Management Information Systems	AAS	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
Accounting Transfer Pathway	AS	Eden Prairie	PDF Part-Time PDF Full-Time	Yes
Accounting Technician	Diploma	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
Accounting	Certificate	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes

Some of the General Education requirements have changed and are not reflected in the current catalog. Please schedule an appointment with your program advisor to see how this might affect you.

Christine Reineke BS, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Phone: 952-995-1603
Email: CReineke@HennepinTech.edu

Craig Anderson BS, MA, C.M.A.
Phone: 763-488-2657
Email: Craig.Anderson@HennepinTech.edu