Accounting
Online and On-Campus Associate Degree Program
Accounting is the backbone of business. An associate degree in Accounting from Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls sets you on a path toward a successful career in business and finance. Accountants are essential in corporations, nonprofits, government agencies and small businesses.
As an accountant, you’ll manage the day-to-day financial operations of a business and ensure accuracy in financial reporting. Your responsibilities may include creating financial reports, reviewing income and expenses, preparing tax documents and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Learn From Experienced Accounting Faculty
Our instructors have real-world accounting experience and share valuable industry insight with students. This immersive, career-focused approach ensures you graduate with the tools you need to succeed from day one.
Choose Flexible Learning Options
Accounting courses at Southeast Tech are small and personal. You can choose to learn in person at the George S. Mickelson Center, online or through a mix of both—allowing you to balance school with work and life commitments.
SARA Approved
Southeast Technical College has been approved to participate in State Authorization
Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
NC-SARA is an agreement among member states that establishes comparable national standards
for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs.
The agreement makes it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary
institutions based in another state.
Students located SARA member states can make SARA complaints Online students in California
should make complaints to California's Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education.
Student complaints concerning online courses and programs that have not been resolved through Southeast Technical College's complaint process may appeal to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education, the South Dakota Board of Regents or the Higher Learning Commission.
Build Skills That Matter in Business
Your coursework helps you master the skills employers demand:
- See the Big Picture – Learn about business structures such as corporations, sole proprietorships and partnerships, and understand their impact on financial operations.
- Think Critically – Analyze and interpret daily operations to help your company make informed decisions.
- Gain Professionalism – Develop ethical standards and professional behaviors that build trust in the workplace.
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Explore Classes
Southeast Tech’s curriculum for an Accountant includes classes in Income Tax, Business Law, Payroll, Accounting Spreadsheet Applications and Computerized Accounting.
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Cost
Costs are calculated based on a charge of $263 per credit hour, plus applicable fees.Total Costs Cost and Fee Breakdown
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