Accounting

Real Numbers

Every business values the person who keeps track of the finances. Key business decisions often are made after reviewing the bottom line of financial profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cost studies and tax reports. If those terms are “music” to your ears, accounting can give you the solid foundation to prepare for a job as an entry-level accountant or auditor in government, industry or public accounting firm.

Accountants continue to be in demand due to growth in the field and an ongoing need to replace retiring accountants. Nationally, accounting is one of the top five occupations in total employment, and it is projected to stay that way!

Whether you are an accounting or business major, or you are just trying to gain a better understanding of business and personal financial information, the MCC Accounting Program will help develop your knowledge of financial and managerial accounting topics.

Students will be exposed to the world of accounting through lectures, class discussions, demonstrations, and group activities. By actively participating in these activities, students will discover how financial information fits together to create a picture that management must have for making key decisions.

Degree Details

Meet the instructor

Ted Lewis Accounting Instructor

AA, Marshalltown Community College

BA, Central College

MBA, University of Northern Iowa

Ted.Lewis@iavalley.edu

641-752-7106, ext. 243 or toll-free 866-MCC-IS-IT

Ted worked for the Iowa State Auditor’s Office for more than two years as an auditor. He helped audit various departmental budgets and helped prepare annual comprehensive financial reports for agencies. He is also a certified public accountant (CPA).

“Even if you think you won’t use any of the things taught, you will be surprised at how much you will use. Accounting is a great class and also fun.”

Dawn Kupka

MCC grad

“Accounting classes have given me the knowledge to manage my own accounts effectively!”

Jared Wirth

MCC student