Overview of Accounting Accounting designs the system to record business transactions in order to provide information to managers and other users. It is a study in analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Accounting utilizes computer technology in making management decisions, and processing common business applications. Accounting is often referred to as the language of business, which reflects its versatility.
What do graduates of the program do?
The Accounting Program is one of several programs under the Business Administration umbrella. Students actually take several accounting courses that are normally taught to juniors and seniors at four-year universities.
What is the job outlook for graduates?
Outstanding. There are more openings than graduates. Kilgore College has a job placement office and the program has strong support accounting businesses. Employers seek out KC Accounting grads.
What kind of salary can graduates expect?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national median salary for Accounting is $28,570. Local Salaries will vary.
How long does it take to complete the program?
Specifically, it is a two-year vocational program designed to get students into the business environment with a job in accounting or other business-related fields.
» Contact Information
Richard Crutcher
Accounting Instructor Phone: (903) 983-8144 Fax: (903) 983-8132 rcrutcher@kilgore.edu Location: Bonnie Porter Business Administration Building (BA)
Program qualifies for the Texas Two-Step Project.
Credits will apply towards a bachelor's degree.
Accounting designs the system to record business transactions in order to provide information to managers and other users. It is a study in analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Accounting utilizes computer technology in making management decisions, and processing common business applications. Accounting is often referred to as the language of business, which reflects its versatility. 
The Accounting Program is one of several programs under the Business Administration umbrella. Students actually take several accounting courses that are normally taught to juniors and seniors at four-year universities. 
Outstanding. There are more openings than graduates. Kilgore College has a job placement office and the program has strong support accounting businesses. Employers seek out KC Accounting grads. 
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national median salary for Accounting is $28,570. Local Salaries will vary. 
Specifically, it is a two-year vocational program designed to get students into the business environment with a job in accounting or other business-related fields.
Richard Crutcher