Tina Cousineau is excited to join the Business, Management, Marketing ,and Technology Team as the Accounting instructor. She has 20 plus years’ experience in the Tax & Accounting software industry with emphasis in training, program management, and leadership. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. In her free time, Tina enjoys volunteering for the Tecumseh Youth Theatre and Girls Scouts.
Accounting
Accounting is important in essentially every industry because it is the universal language used in all business practices. Accounting makes sense of what's really happening in a company and makes their data understandable to the general public, shareholders, and also the employees. Employment of accountants is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
Program Description
This Accounting program is designed for new business students, small-business owners, and those interested in double-entry accounting systems. Work includes development of basic procedures of acceptable accounting practices. Discussion and demonstration will focus on analyzing, classifying, recording, summarizing, and reporting business transactions. This program blends independent work and classroom demonstrations with online exercises; preparing students for entry-level positions or for college-level financial coursework. While learning double-entry accounting principles, students will realize the important role accounting plays with business decisions. Future career options and opportunities in the field of accounting are abundant.
To Be Successful
Mathematical, communication (reading, writing, and speaking), and relevant computer skills are essential to be successful in this program. Students in this program are generally detail-oriented and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Most students in the program have access to the internet.
Program textbook is at a college reading level.
Student Organization
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
