A certificate in accounting prepares students for entry-level positions and for promotional opportunities in accounting departments of businesses, including areas such as manufacturing, merchandising, financial services, wholesale trades, and government. Specialized training in computerized accounting systems enables students to maintain accounting records, develop financial reports, and make effective use of financial information for analysis and decision-making.Entry-level employment opportunities include positions in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and cost accounting.Promotional opportunities include higher-level responsibilities in these areas and the areas of general ledger, financial statement preparation, and financial statement analysis.
Learning Outcome(s):
Students will acquire adequate general knowledge of Quick Books & accounting to enter into a business environment as an entry-level clerk utilizing Quick Books.
Required Courses:
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ACCT 032 |
Payroll Accounting |
1 |
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ACCT 035 |
QuickBooks I |
2 |
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ACCT 036 |
QuickBooks II |
2 |
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ACCT 101 |
Financial Accounting |
4 |
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ACCT 124 |
Computerized Income Tax Preparation |
1 |
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BUS 150 |
Introduction to Information Systems and Applications |
3 |
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Select a minimum of 3 units from the following electives:
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BA 188 |
Microsoft Excel |
2 |
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BA 189 |
Advanced Microsoft Excel |
2 |
BUS 222
OR
MGMT 122 |
Business Writing
Business Communications |
3 |
