A certificate in accounting prepares students for entry-level positions and for promotional opportunities in accounting, taxation and administrative departments of businesses in public and private sector areas such as manufacturing, merchandising, financial service, wholesale trades, and government.Specialized training in accounting and finance principles and practices enables students to maintain accounting records and develop financial reports and make effective use of financial information for analysis and decision-making. Entry-level employment opportunities include positions in accounts receivable/payable, payroll, income tax preparation, cost accounting, and a number of trainee positions.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 QuickBooks & accounting to enter into a business environment as an entry-level clerk utilizing Quick Books.
Course Requirements:
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ACCT 032 |
Payroll Accounting |
1 |
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ACCT 035 |
QuickBooks I |
2 |
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BA 179 |
Introduction to Microsoft Office |
4 |
Select one of the following courses:
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ACCT 010 |
Accounting Procedures |
3 |
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ACCT 101 |
Financial Accounting |
4 |
Select one of the following courses:
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BA 017 |
Business Writing Skills |
3 |
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BUS 222 |
Business Writing |
3 |
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MGMT 122 |
Business Communications |
3 |
Select a minimum of 1 unit from the following electives:
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ACCT 124 |
Computerized Income Tax Preparation |
1 |
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BA 188 |
Microsoft Excel |
1.5 |
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BA 189 |
Advanced Microsoft Excel |
1.5 |
