Accounting (Certificate)

Purpose

The Accounting Certificate program is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position in an organization working as an accounting clerk or bookkeeper.

Program Objectives

A graduate should be able to:

  • demonstrate skills necessary to obtain an entry level position as a clerk or bookkeeper in an accounting department or small business.
  • demonstrate required knowledge and skills to continue the educational process toward more advanced training leading to career advancement.
  • demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to enter into an Associate Degree career program in accounting.

All courses can be applied to the Accounting A.A.S. Degree.

Curriculum

First Semester

ENG 117 or
SPC 230

Writing for Bus. and Industry, or
Intro. to Bus. / Prof. Comm.

3 Credits

ACC 110

Business Math

3 Credits

ACC 111

Principles of Accounting

3 Credits

MGT 110

Introduction to Business

3 Credits

CIS 110
(15 Credit Hours)

Management Info. Systems

3 Credits

Second Semester

ACC 112

Accounting Principles II

3 Credits

ACC 150

1 The Legal Environment of Business

3 Credits

CIS 215

Decision Making Using Spreadsheets

3 Credits

Elective
(12 Credit Hours)

Elective

3 Credits

Third Semester

ACC 221
(3 Credit Hours)

Accounting Information Systems

3 Credits

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 30

1 ACC 151 Business Law I may be substituted, if desired.