The Accounting & Business Management program at CV Tech provides students with technology and managerial skills needed for success in competitive business careers as well as valuable prerequisite skills for success in college business majors such as accounting, finance, marketing and management. Students choose an emphasis on either accounting or administrative support.

A focus on professional business communication, office procedures, and advanced Microsoft Office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software, assist with college readiness and provide professional training for immediate job placement in positions related to accounting and administrative support.

Occupations

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Receptionist
  • Financial Clerk
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Medical Office Assistant

Entry Level Salary Range

  • $15.00 - $23.00 per hour

Licensure/Certification

  • Microsoft Office Specialist

Resources

  • Microsoft Office
  • GCFLearnFree.org
  • The Office: Procedures and Technology
  • Records Management
  • The Office Specialist
  • Customer Service
  • Accounting General Journal
  • QuickBooks Pro
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Administrative & Clinical Competencies
  • Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office
  • Exploring Electronic Health Records

Local Program

Accounting Clerk / Administrative Assistant, OCAS 9202/9226

Option 1 Accounting Clerk
Option 2 Administrative Assistant
Option 3 Medical Office Assistant

Courses

Hours

OCAS

Fundamentals of Technology1208169
Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies1208103
Office Administration & Management1208105
Business Math40 
Administrative Technologies II Options 1 & 2
Foundations of Medical Office Option 3		1208104
Accounting I Option 1
Integrated Office Applications Option 2
Medical Terminology Option 3		120 
Payroll Accounting Option 1
Customer Assistance Option 2
Patient Billing Option 3		120 
Computerized Accounting Option 1 
Accounting Basics Option 2
Medical Insurance Option 3		1208109
Capstone50 
Employment Readiness30 
                    Total Hours960 

Suggested Entry Level Skills

  • 10th grade reading level
  • Basic math skills

Instructor and Program Information

I am happy to speak with students/parents (for students under 18) about grades, learning progress, classroom behavior, or any other questions or concerns you may have about my class. Email is the easiest way to contact me; I check email daily and try to respond within 24 hours. You can also call after school (3:15-4:15) to speak to me.

Grading

All courses will be graded on total points.

Instructional Methods

Students are expected to meet the course goals and demonstrate their understanding of specific concepts. Various instructional strategies will be used: lecture, textbooks, digital handouts, hands-on practice with manipulatives, class discussions, Internet tutorials, leadership activities, guest speakers and special projects. Students will work independently and in groups. Assignments require students to use academic skills of reading, writing and math along with technical skills.

Safety

  • Students are required to pass a safety test with a grade of 100%
  • Safe operation of equipment and safe work habits will ensure the personal well being of students
  • Students must wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the task they are doing
  • Report any malfunction of equipment to the instructor immediately
  • Do not move or tamper with equipment; the equipment is set up and arranged in a necessary manner

Substitute

  • Follow all class policies and procedures; comply with substitute requests even if different from normal routine
  • Students will remain in class; no passes out of the room unless a student is requested by the office
  • For safety reasons; some programs may limit access to the shop or lab when there is a substitute
  • Help the substitute in any way you can and be a positive representative of CV Tech

Program Expectations

  • Speak kindly. Good communication with peers and instructors is an important skill. Actions such as gossiping, inappropriate joking, cursing, derogatory remarks, and disruptions are unprofessional and will not be tolerated.

  • Arrive ready. When the bell rings, be in assigned seat and in uniform (if required).

  • Time on task. Spend time on task: participate in instructional activities, follow directions, work with peers, etc.

  • Clean. A clean work space is necessary for safety. Every student will clean as they go and clean at the end of the day.

  • Ask for help. It is normal to have questions about difficult sections of learning. Please ask for help by raising your hand to have a section explained again or ask to step into the office if you would like to speak privately.

  • Track progress. Students will use a plan of study to track their progress. Failing to meet deadlines will result in zeros.

  • Break Time. Use your break for personal business (restroom, phone calls, food, drink); you must go to the break area.

  • Cell phones. While cell phones are convenient, they are a distraction to your learning. Please put them on silent and put them in the designated location. Refer to the CVTC Student Handbook for the school policy.

  • Professional behavior. Display professional behavior at all times; this means no horseplay, yelling, etc.

  • Solve problems. If a discipline problem should arise, the steps below will be followed:
    1st Incident – Warning and in class student/teacher conference to find a solution to the problem
    2nd Incident – Student/teacher conference and parent notification
    3rd Incident – Parent/student/teacher conference; conference may include administrator or counselor as needed
    4th Incident – Administrator notified and consequence to be determined
    Severe disruptions or repeated problem behavior will result in removal from class and administrator notification

CV Tech Student Handbook Topics

The instructor will discuss the following topics in the student handbook. The handbook can be accessed at cvtech.edu.

  • Daily Schedule
  • Attendance and Tardies
  • School Property and Textbooks
  • Supplies and Fees (fees for adults only)
  • Dress Code
  • Break Time
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Student Organizations
  • Work-Based Learning