Certificate programs can usually be completed in one year of full-time enrollment and offer specific general education along with key skill area courses designed to respond to local employment needs. Certificate programs are often equal to the first year of a corresponding associate degree.
AWARD: Certificate
LENGTH: 2 Semesters
2 Semesters
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this program is to provide additional knowledge and skill in basic accounting and bookkeeping for persons seeking immediate employment in the field, for those already employed who want to upgrade skills or for small business owners.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Employment opportunities might include accountant's assistant, bookkeeper, financial records manager, office manager or small business operator.
POTENTIAL CERTIFICATION:
A student may elect to take an industry-specific certification exam. The examinations generally require a testing fee paid by the student. After completion of this program, a student will be academically prepared to take the following examinations:
* Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) - Excel
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the college. Students with deficiencies in English or mathematics will complete appropriate developmental studies courses. Students with deficiencies in computer skills will complete additional coursework.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must successfully complete all of the general education, program and elective requirements listed below to be awarded this certificate.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (6 CREDITS):
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics (3)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (29 CREDITS):
ACC 124 Payroll Accounting (3)
ACC 211-212 Principles of Accounting I-II (6)
ACC 215 Computerized Accounting (3)
ACC 261 Principles of Federal Taxation I (3)
BUS 100 Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 125 Applied Business Mathematics (3)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software (3)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Minimum required for certificate: 35 Credits
SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
Fall Semester:
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I (3)
BUS 100 Introduction to Business (3)
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts(4)
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics (3)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Total Credit Hours: 17
Spring Semester:
ACC 124 Payroll Accounting (3)
ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II (3)
ACC 215 Computerized Accounting (3)
ACC 261 Principles of Federal Taxation I (3)
BUS 125 Applied Business Mathematics (3)
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software (3)
Total Credit Hours: 18
Total Semester Hours: 35
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