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Office Accounting

Q: What does an Office Accounting Specialist do?

Office Accounting Specialists help businesses track financial activity and keep records organized. They may assist with bookkeeping, posting payments, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, financial statements, ledgers, office records, and other administrative accounting tasks.

Q: Is Office Accounting the same as bookkeeping?

Office Accounting and bookkeeping are closely related. Bookkeeping usually focuses on recording and organizing financial transactions, while office accounting training may also include office administration, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, communication, records management, and other business support skills.

Q: Is Office Accounting a good career path?

Office Accounting can be a good fit for people who are detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with numbers, records, and office technology. Businesses of all sizes rely on accurate bookkeeping and accounting support, which makes these skills useful across many industries.

Q: What will I learn in the Office Accounting program?

Students learn practical office and bookkeeping skills, including keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, office administration, office management, database use, accounting principles, ledgers, financial statements, bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, and QuickBooks.

Q: Will I learn QuickBooks?

Yes. After students build foundational accounting knowledge, they apply those skills to practical bookkeeping tasks using QuickBooks. This helps students connect accounting theory with real office accounting work.

Q: What certifications can I prepare for?

Students may have the opportunity to prepare for certifications in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks. Asher College is an authorized Certiport testing center, so students can take certain industry-recognized certification exams on campus.

Q: What kinds of jobs can Office Accounting training help prepare me for?

Graduates may pursue roles such as bookkeeping assistant, accounting assistant, accounting associate, accounting clerk, administrative specialist, or other office support positions. Job titles and requirements vary by employer, experience, location, and hiring needs.

Q: Do I need accounting experience before enrolling?

No previous accounting experience is required for most students. The program is designed to build skills from the beginning, including digital literacy, typing, Microsoft Office, office procedures, and accounting fundamentals.

Q: Can I take classes with a flexible schedule?

Yes. Asher College offers flexible scheduling options, including day, evening, and weekend classes, so students can work toward their career training while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

Q: Can Office Accounting lead to remote work?

Some bookkeeping and office accounting roles may offer remote or hybrid options, especially with experience and the right employer. The program helps students build office, software, and accounting skills that can be useful in a variety of work environments.

Asher College - Dallas

Associate Degree · Hybrid

Office Accounting

Accredited by ACCET; the Dallas campus is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools & Colleges.

Hybrid: online coursework with a weekly on-campus attendance obligation at the Dallas campus; General Education courses are online (IDL).

Tuition is $31,019; with the $200 registration fee and $1,001 for books, the program totals $32,220.

This program takes about 72 weeks to complete at full time (24 hours a week); ¾ time takes 85 weeks and half time 117 weeks.

A $200 registration fee is charged.

Federal financial aid and veteran benefits are available to those who qualify; Asher College’s FAFSA school code is 040573.

Office Accounting is an Associate Degree program (Hybrid) offered by Asher College in Dallas, TX. The program takes 72 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $31,019.

Program Overview

Businesses of all sizes rely on competent bookkeeping.

If you’re looking to get the skills, experience and certification you need to start a promising bookkeeping and accounting career (without spending years in school) you’re in the right place.

The Office Accounting Specialist Program at Asher College prepares you with a comprehensive set of skills and certifications necessary to become employable in a bookkeeping role. You’ll learn:

Keyboarding Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
Office Administration & Management
Creating Presentations
Database Use
Modern Accounting Theories & Principles

Plus practical bookkeeping, including how to:

Create expense and capital ledgers entries
Prepare financial statements
Provide bank reconciliation
Post payments and accounts receivables
Maintaining traditional paper ledger records

Once you have your foundational principles, you will apply that theory to practical bookkeeping tasks using QuickBooks.

Asher College's implementation of Hybrid methodology includes live video events, webinars, one-on-one virtual meetings, discussion boards and other virtual solutions. The hybrid model has an on-campus attendance obligation during each week of a student’s program.

All General Education courses for the Associates of Applied Science degree programs are taught in IDL delivery. Students are monitored by Academic Activities and Regular Substantive Interaction with faculty.

What sets this Program apart

Industry-Informed Curriculum. Get the Skills Employers Look For — The Office Accounting Specialist program at Asher College has been developed with the support of our expert advisory board. That means what you learn has been directly shaped by recommendations of the employers who hire Asher graduates, so you get the real skills employers look for in a new hire.

Practical Experience. Learn Hands-On — Gain first-hand practical experience under the direct supervision of industry-experienced instructors in our on-campus learning labs. You’ll feel confident and fully prepared to make a smooth transition from school into the profession when you gain so much valuable experience before you graduate.

Important Industry Certifications. Get the Credentials to Succeed — As you complete your program, you will have the opportunity to become Microsoft and Intuit Certified in sought-after programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Quickbooks thereby increasing your employment opportunities. Asher is an authorized testing center for Certiport so you can take your industry-recognized vendor exams on campus.

Career Services. Dedicated Help to Build Your Career — You’re in good hands with Asher College’s Career Services Department. The experienced Career Services team at Asher College works on your behalf to discover new opportunities for you while you work towards completing your career training program. The team at Asher knows exactly what local employers look for and works hard to help you pursue rewarding career opportunities.

Degree Option. Advance Your Skills & Training While You Work — As a graduate of an Asher College Office Accounting Specialist Certificate Program, you have the option to earn your Associate of Applied Science Degree with an additional 6 months* of training. (*Program length when completed in normal time.)

Admission Requirements and Process

When the student is interested in pursuing admission, they must meet with an Admissions Advisor and Financial Aid Representative or Veteran School Certifying Official and provide proof of eligibility. Following completion of these steps, if the prospective student meets the admissions requirements, as demonstrated through the interview and the ability to meet the financial obligations, they are eligible for admission.

Program prerequisites: High School Diploma, HS Equivalent or Proof of Eligibility. An entrance exam is required only for the Pharmacy Technician and AAS Pharmacy Technology programs (catalog addendum, January 1, 2026).

General Requirements

Admissions and financial aid meeting
You must meet with an Admissions Advisor and a Financial Aid Representative or Veteran School Certifying Official to explore programs and eligibility.
Proof of eligibility
Present proof of eligibility such as a high school diploma, high school transcripts with a graduation date, a GED® or their equivalent (such as the TASC or HiSET, or the…
Age
You must be 18 years of age or have a parent or legal guardian present to sign the admissions paperwork on your behalf.
English proficiency
All courses are taught in English and Asher College does not provide English-as-a-Second-Language instruction, so students must be able to speak English when instruction requires…
Computer and internet access
Hybrid and IDL students need a laptop computer with internet access, video-conferencing capability and email; Chromebook and Mac computers are not compatible with the learning…

Application Process

1
Contact Us
Fill out an interest form, call 888-211-8829, or schedule a career planning session on campus or a virtual appointment.
Request Information
2
Understand the Requirements
Your Admissions Representative will ask for a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; every student must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
3
Learn About Your Future Career Options
After a brief phone interview, Admissions schedules a career planning session and campus tour to discuss your goals, the programs and the hands-on training.
4
Discover Your Financial Aid Availability
Your Admissions Representative introduces you to a Financial Aid Representative to explore the aid you may qualify for; use FAFSA school code 040573.
5
Enroll with Asher College
Once you understand the program details and expectations, you begin the enrollment agreement process and are scheduled for orientation.
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Begin Your Asher College Student Experience
At orientation you meet the staff and are issued your books, supplies, logins and a student email.

Program Schedule

Student status. Full time = 24 hours/week; ¾ time = 18 hours/week; Half time = 12 hours/week.

Program length. Full time = 72 weeks; ¾ time = 85 weeks; Half time = 117 weeks.

Start dates. Asher College utilizes an open enrollment policy with classes beginning every other Monday (Two Start Dates Each Month at the Dallas campus); program end dates are calculated prior to enrollment and vary by start date, program and hours per week. The next start date listed for the Dallas campus is October 19, 2026. The online General Education courses begin every first Monday of the Month.

Attendance. Minimum on-campus attendance each week: Part-Time = 8 hours on campus; Three Quarter Time = 12 hours on campus; Full Time = 16 hours on campus.

Class times. Day, Evening and Weekend Hours Available. Our flexible schedules are designed to remove barriers to your career goals. You’ll be able customize your schedule to take classes during the day, evening, and even on the weekends.

Holidays. Asher College closes campus for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information

Cost and Financial Aid Information is an estimate for general reference only. It is not an offer or guarantee of financial aid or of any price, and what a School charges you may differ.

Total Program Tuition

≈ $31,019

Total Program Cost

≈ $32,220

FAFSA Code

040573

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Program cost. Dallas Catalog (eff. Jan 1, 2026) tuition and fee schedule (p.111): tuition $31,019; registration fee $200; books $1,001; total $32,220.

Payment methods. Check, credit card, third party payments, federal loans and grants, private loans and other methods are accepted. Terms are dependent upon agreement with students and any third-party participants. TFC Credit Corp. processes and manages Asher student notes.

Federal financial aid. Asher College participates in Federal Pell Grants, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford (Direct) Loans, Federal PLUS Loans and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG). While filling out your FAFSA connect to Asher College with the code 040573.

Veterans education benefits. Military Benefits Accepted at Asher College include Chapter 31, 33, and 35. Each Campus also accepts GI Bill®, Chapter 31 and is eligible to accept the military spouse My Career Advancement Scholarship program.

Asher Advantage Scholarship. Available based on financial need; students fill out a FAFSA and a Scholarship Request Form. Dallas can approve per quarter 12 scholarships up to $20,000. Scholarships are disbursed to the tuition account once the student has completed 80% of the program with a 2.75 GPA or better; no cash is disbursed in place of the scholarship.

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Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

Curriculum

The AAS-OA program totals 1,395 clock hours (565 lecture, 830 laboratory) and 98 quarter credit hours (CIP 52.0302; SOC 43-3031.00).

The General Education (GE) portion of all AAS Degree programs is taught in the IDL delivery model. GE electives may be taken in place of the corresponding eligible course: GE107 Introduction to Psychology for GE101 Critical Thinking, and GE108 Leadership for GE105 Principles of Management.

Required Courses

Subject #	Name	Credits

DL101	Digital Literacy	4.5
CD101	Career Success	2.5
MSW101	MS Word	8
TF100	Typing Fundamentals	2
MSE102	MS Excel	9.5
MSP102	MS PowerPoint	6.5
MSL102	MS Outlook	6
PBS111	Office Administration	5.5
PBS112	Office Management	5.5
ACC110	Introduction to Accounting	10.5
CD201	Advanced Career Development	2.5
ACC102	QuickBooks Pro User	8

GE101	Critical Thinking	4.5
GE102	Business Communications	4.5
GE103	Business Math	4.5
GE104	Introduction to Business	4.5
GE105	Principles of Management	4.5
GE106	American Government	4.5

Career Outcomes

The AAS-OA degree program is appropriate for basic supervisory or management positions including:

Bookkeeping
Accounting Assistant
Accounting Associate
Accounting Clerk
Administrative Specialist

As a graduate of Asher College’s Office Accounting Program, you may pursue a variety of professional positions, including:

Bookkeeping Assistant
Accounting Assistant
Accounting Associate
Accounting Clerk
Administrative Specialist

You may also choose to support a family business or build your own bookkeeping or accounting practice, creating flexible opportunities that align with your professional goals.

Room to Advance. Becoming a qualified bookkeeper can be a great way to get your foot in the door of a promising business career. With experience and continued learning, you may have the opportunity to advance into positions such as Payroll Administration, Financial Auditing, Office Management and more.

What to expect as a Asher College student

Hybrid Delivery Model. Asher College’s implementation of Hybrid methodology includes live video events, webinars, one-on-one virtual meetings, discussion boards, and other virtual solutions. The hybrid model has an on-campus attendance obligation during each week of a student’s program. Students are provided with any physical course material needed prior to beginning a course and have access to all lesson plans and digital course material for any currently enrolled course or previously taken course through the student portal.

Convenience & Support. Hands-On Learning in On-Campus Learning Labs, Community Interaction On-Campus & Online, and Personalized Support When & How You Need It. Every Asher College campus is open 6 days per week, Monday through Saturday.

A Career Services Department Dedicated to Your Success. We provide the highest level of support to students each and every day. At Asher College, you’ll be known by name, and your professional goals will be embraced by our career training faculty and staff. We offer free tutoring and comprehensive career services assistance designed to help you land that perfect position after you graduate.

The Dallas campus. Asher College is located on the 6th floor of the Prosperity Bank Building off highway 635 on the south end of 635 in between the Greenville and Abrams exits. The campus also has great access to public transportation with a bus stop about a ¼ of a mile away, and 2 light rail stations nearby. Asher College has established connections with employers throughout the region. Our graduates have gone to work for companies such as CompuCom, CSC, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Samsung, BuzzClan, Vazata, AIO Solutions, TekSystems and Frontier Communications.

Campus Address

Asher College - Dallas

9330 LBJ Freeway

Suite 650

Dallas, TX 75243

Why Accreditation Is Important

Asher College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) through December 30, 2028. The Dallas campus is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools & Colleges, Austin, Texas.